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When Stress Makes You Hurt Your Own Body

I cannot stop picking at my skin when I am stressed and my arms are covered in scabs but I cannot seem to control it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Self-harm through repetitive behaviors serves as a maladaptive coping mechanism for overwhelming internal states.

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