How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Control the Urge to Pick My Skin and Manage Stress

Success Story: Breaking Free from Nailbiting

"For years, I struggled with a habit I couldn’t control—picking the skin around my nails until they were raw and painful.

Dermatillomania - skin picking - affects around 3 mio. Americans.

It started during stressful moments, but soon it became an unconscious routine I couldn’t stop. I tried everything—creams, gloves, even fidget tools—but nothing worked for long. I felt ashamed and frustrated, especially when people would notice my hands.

Skin Picking is often associated with stress and anxiety.

A friend suggested hypnotherapy, and although I was skeptical, I decided to give it a try. During my first session, we explored the deeper emotional triggers behind my habit. I learned that my picking wasn’t just about stress—it was my mind’s way of coping with feelings of anxiety and perfectionism that I hadn’t addressed.

Hypnosis addresses Skin Picking by eliminating the emotional triggers behind the habit

Through hypnosis, I was guided into a deeply relaxed state where I could access my subconscious mind and reframe my thought patterns.

Right after the first session I noticed that the intense urge to pick became less frequent, and I felt more in control when the urge did arise. I had 2 more sessions and worked on techniques to manage my stress.

I started to feel more calm and centered in my daily life. Now, my hands are healed, and I no longer feel the compulsion to pick. I continue to use self-hypnosis techniques to manage stress and keep myself grounded. Hypnotherapy didn’t just help me stop picking—it helped me rediscover confidence and control in other areas of my life too."

— Emily S., Client 2023

Read more about Hypnotherapy works for unwanted habits and OCD's here.

If you’re struggling with dermatillomania or similar habits, hypnotherapy can help you regain control and find lasting relief. Book your free 30-minute consultation today!

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