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What to do if i have obsessive thinking and i pick at my skin, please help?

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Seek consultation: Obsessive thoughts usually have something to do with anxiety, and this might be true about your tendency to pick as well. It would be best to schedule a consultation with a psychologist, psychiatrist , or other mental health professional about your concerns; this practitioner can assist you in determining what the best kind of help would be.

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Answered 7/9/2013

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