ocd or self harm
Question:
I’m not sure what to tell you it is but I do it too. It is always my scalp. I pick at it and have had to buy medicated shampoos to control the itch I seem to feel all the time. I just dig and scratchy and pick. I don’t think it is self-harm because I do it without thinking—–as for OCD—-maybe that could be part of it. I have never discussed this with my therapist or psychiatrist because I have figured it was just a flukey thing that only I was proud of having—ugh. I think it is a comfort-nervous thing that I do because I just don’t think about it at all. A doctor might be able to help you as would a therapist once physical things are ruled out. Wish I could tell you what you need to know but I am some-what confused about it too. Take care
Response:
Ok…This is embarrasing but why everyone is here so here goes.. I scratch at my scalp till it bleeds…Ive been doing it for 2 years now. I thought maybe it was self harm, but i do not feel the need to cut or hurt myself. I cant stop at all. it hurts after at the end of the day, but i do it everytime im alone from morning till nite, esoecially when stressed. Someone please help me…i have been on prozac and that hasnt done anything. id like to do this on my own..any advice? — Bernadette Rinn "Usually I try to take it one day at a time, but lately several have attacked me at once…"
