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julie31
09-27-2007, 12:55 AM
i pick scabs on my head and collect them in my lap while i am driving or while i am reading at night, do i have ocd or something?

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trg247
09-27-2007, 01:22 AM
Hi:

Its a form of self injury. Dermatillomania is the technical word for it. It can be a symptom of OCD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and a bunch of others. What it comes down to is the reason why you are doing it and whether its a conscious or unconscious action.

take care
trg247





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