Acne Dysmorphia

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Hey there, I have a question. Has anyone heard of something called Acne Dysmorphia? I think I may have it. At first I thought it was normal/okay that I spend an hour or two infront of the mirror popping zits. Than my boyfriend really started getting onto me about it and claiming that I was poking at things that weren't even there. The thing is, I could see them and when I poked at them stuff would eventually come out, be it puss, white stuff, or blood. I'm starting to think it's a problem. I see or feel these bumps in my skin and bother then until something comes out. I've noticed that I do it all the time, even when I'm not infront of a mirror my hanRAB are constantly seeking out bumps and pinching them.
The feeling I get when I pop one is of extreme joy, just for a brief moment and then I'm off and searching for more. I will twist myself backwarRAB trying to get at zits on my back. Then I was looking online and saw something about Acne Dysmorphia and I wondered if anyone else has heard of it or if anyone has it?
My skin is gross and I know I'm scaring myself but I can't stop. Further more, I feel the constant need to pop zits on others and I control myself when it comes to that, unless it's my boyfriend. I pop his all the time. What the heck is up with me? This isn't normal is it???
 
I did a little bit of research on the net...

It looks like this is actually not as uncommon as you'd think. The indications are, though, that you should really talk to your family doctor or dermatologist about it, as there is treatment available.

Good luck, and let us know what happens.
 
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