Probably the worst thing you can say to someone suffering from dermatillomania is “just stop it”. I mean, honestly, you don’t think I would stop if I could? 

It’s not a conscious choice to pick, dig, squeeze and destroy my face for everyone to see. The embarrassment of what I do to myself has been the biggest secret of my life… Not anymore.

I launched the “Own My Skin” website to shed light on this misunderstood, and rarely talked about disorder. Having suffered from it my entire life, I now help people overcome their obsessive behaviour. 

It’s not an easy journey. I wish that I could offer a magic pill, but unfortunately it’s not that easy. Taking control of an incurable mental disorder takes commitment, practice and patience. But it can be done! 

I’ll help you to become aware of triggers and habits. You’ll then learn new techniques and strategies to manage urges, learn about skin and mental healing, and how to cope and move forward from relapse. 

If you want to know more, check out the online course here, or get in touch about a personalised plan for your dermatillomania.