- Dermatillomania
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Brenda-Victoria's interview
How did all start?
By picking acne
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, like 10 years
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
I haven’t been treated for it yet
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Using band aids on my fingers
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Anxiety and depression
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
My ex boyfriend supports me
What things have you stopped doing?
Showing my legs and arms
What do you think about the future?
I see it bright
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
None
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Show my legs and arms and be able to wear a bikini
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Life s*cks
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Be patient and breathe. It’ll get better