I cannot stop picking at my skin and cuticles until they bleed and it gets worse when I am stressed but I do it unconsciously.
More people experience this than they realize.
Self-directed physical repetitive actions serve as unconscious regulation strategies that provide temporary nervous system relief while creating additional shame and physical damage.
“Where Are You with Somatic approaches to psychological healing?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.