A member asked:

I have an extremely bad habit. i pick the pads of my fingers or my lips. i've been doing this for years and can't break the habit. how do i stop this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Looks like you: Have been diagnosed with anxiety ; receive fluoxetine ; behavior therapy. Don't know which form of behavioral therapy - but cognitive behavioral therapy can prove helpful for compulsive behaviors. Do you have a psychiatrist? If so, is that provider aware of this on-going behavior? Sometimes a change in medication dose or type can be helpful.

Answered 9/28/2016

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