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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Dermatillomania, also known as Compulsive Skin Picking Disorder, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by an overwhelming urge to pick at one's own skin. It is classified under the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This article provides a comprehensive understanding of this often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition.
Dermatillomania is an impulse control disorder where individuals compulsively pick at their skin to the extent it causes noticeable damage and distress. It is not merely a 'bad habit' but a chronic condition that affects the individual's daily life, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
The main symptom of Dermatillomania is recurrent skin picking resulting in skin lesions. The urge to pick is usually preceded by tension or anxiety, and the act of picking provides temporary relief. Other symptoms can include a significant amount of time spent picking the skin, repeated attempts to decrease or stop skin picking, and impairment in social and occupational areas of functioning.
Dermatillomania has a significant impact on mental and physical health. Physically, it can lead to skin infections, scarring, and disfigurement. Psychologically, it is associated with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and isolation. Many individuals with Dermatillomania also experience co-occurring mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.
Due to the visible marks or scars left on the skin, individuals with Dermatillomania often face social stigma and discrimination, leading to avoidance of social situations and potential isolation. It can also impact occupational functioning, with individuals finding it difficult to maintain focus and productivity due to the compulsive urge to pick at their skin.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically a subtype known as Habit Reversal Training (HRT), is often used in the treatment of Dermatillomania. It helps individuals to identify triggers, learn alternative coping strategies, and develop a more positive body image.
Although there are no specific medications for Dermatillomania, certain types of psychiatric medications, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can be effective in reducing symptoms when used in conjunction with therapy.
Dermatillomania is a complex disorder that requires understanding and compassion. With the right treatment and support, individuals with this disorder can manage their symptoms and lead a fulfilling life.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
Our therapists incorporate exposure responsive prevention therapy (the gold standard for OCD treatment) in our OCD group therapy sessions. Our OCD groups will help you habituate to your obsessions and refrain from engaging in compulsions, so you can experience meaningful symptom reduction.
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