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tbabystroup, thank you! That was such a beautiful and inspirational post. I'm in a slump right now, but I feel much better. I keep believing that I'll be able to do this, to get through. i'm having a hard time getting motivated though.

I don't have it all the time, it kinda flares up when I'm extremely stressed. And have no power over it. I try to stop myself, but the need to pick at my poor skin is very strong. My back looks like i have some horrible disease, covered with scabs. :( I cut my nails really short, but it doesn't stop...

Paisleegreen, to be honest, I don't know what came first. It's been so long. It's all in the mindset. I think I'm allowing myself to be lazy, because I'm not very responsible. I'd assume that people who have the urgency to get something done wouldn't even have a thought about putting it off. And it ...

This isn't easy for me, because this kind of problem is very hard to admit. People who have this character trait are usually very ashamed of themselves. So am I. I'm very lazy . It is my main problem in life and I believe that it's been causing me to be depressed all these years. And it makes me anx...

I had a great childhood! Nothing to complain about! Plenty of good friends, family trips to Black Sea, working in the garden with grandma, interesting and fun. I am 28 now. And my mind keeps going back to the times I was happy and secure. I can't escape all the negative feelings I have about being a...

it can definitely cause headaches! I have this problem too. i wouldn't say i feel fuzzy, but i do have headaches all the time. you need to try a mouth guard.

Finally! Someone who understands! Lets fight it together and share our progress!!!

The fear of doing it on your own is holding you back. It';s your fear. So, remember what Lucinda said - be scared and do it anyway, cuz this is the only way out. You will not get better living in the same situation you're living now. Look for a roommate, ask your friends if they know of someone who ...

Checking your pulse has become a compulsion for you. It's going to be very hard to break it, but you have to at least try. When you get up tell yourself "I'm ok. I don't need to check my pulse. Checking it will no change anything." It'll be hard at first. But keep on it. The other thing - natural re...

I was wondering. what if you slept with a sound machine or put a cd with a soothing music on. that'd distract you from ringing in your ears. and maybe you can get some peaceful sleep. sometimes when I have racing thoughts and can't relax i fall asleep to my fave music. Try it. And sleeping pills wou...