Is this anxiety or something else ! HELP !?!?

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This is a bit of a weird one …
Does anyone else have an obsession with popping spots ?
I find myself spending hours upon hours popping spots, black heads , white heads, any sort of bump, and even just my pores in the hope that I’ll get something out.
It’s almost like I don’t even realise I’m doing it until it’s too late ..
It doesn’t matter where - my face, arms, legs, back, chest - you name it !!!
For context, I’m in my early 30s, so it’s not like I’m a teenager with bad skin ! In fact, my skin is pretty good if I could just leave it alone (sigh).
What I’ve noticed is it tends to be when I’m bored alone or else late at night , so I’m beginning to wonder is it a subconscious anxiety thing , or a way of self soothing (although it’s the complete opposite of soothing).
My body is destroyed in red bumps, marks and cuts as a result, and now I find myself so self conscious of showing any skin.
Is there a way to stop this ? And if I manage to stop - is there a way to help clear up the self inflicted damage I’ve caused to my skin?

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC

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