Hi. I recognie everything you write. I can tell you that even if things dont get better. Getting rid of anxiety and depression helps a lot. What worked for me was some medication with seratonin, 2 hypnosissessions and filling my life with fun stuff. I know its different for everyone. My face is like yours and I always wore makeup. Now on my workplace ( an office) I stopped. Its so freeing to be able to take a day of sometimes. Thanks for your story. Its so good to know that Im not alone!! :)
This is definitely a struggle. I have picked for at least 35 years. Thought it was just my weirdness. I was relieved to know I am not alone and it is a condition. I got very I'll mentally, depressed and severe anxiety, and had what I call an emotional breakdown. This facing my feelings and my past and hurts actually did help . I still catch myself doing it but to a lesser degree than before. Glad I found a couple of sites for support. Best wishes to us all.