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Skin picking disorder is related to obsessive compulsive disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder.
It's also related to other obsessive compulsive disorders, such as body dysmorphic disorder, where the person is excessively preoccupied with their appearance.
Context · Observational claim · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Medicines for skin picking disorder are often prescribed by specialists rather than GPs.
This may be prescribed by a GP, but more often it'll be prescribed by a specialist (psychiatrist).
Service · Policy statement · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
If you have skin picking disorder, a GP may refer you to a specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
If they think you have skin picking disorder, they may refer you to a specialist for diagnosis and possible treatment.
Service · Policy statement · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
People with skin picking disorder often have other obsessive compulsive disorders that may require separate assessment and treatment.
People with skin picking disorder often also have other obsessive compulsive disorders. These may require their own assessment and treatment.
Context · Observational claim · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Skin picking disorder can be triggered by boredom, stress, anxiety, guilt, shame, and skin conditions.
It can be triggered by: boredom, stress or anxiety, negative emotions, such as guilt or shame, skin conditions, such as acne or eczema
Context · Observational claim · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and habit reversal training are common treatments for skin picking disorder.
The most common type of talking therapy offered for skin picking disorder is cognitive behavioural therapy, and may include a technique called habit reversal training.
Service · Policy statement · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Talking therapies and medicines are usually used to treat skin picking disorder.
Skin picking disorder is usually treated with talking therapies and medicines.
Service · Policy statement · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Symptoms of skin picking disorder include causing cuts and bleeding, not always realizing you're doing it, and picking when stressed.
You may have skin picking disorder if the picking causes cuts and bleeding. You may do it when you're stressed, or not always realise you're doing it.
Context · Observational claim · From Skin picking disorder, [page]
Skin picking disorder is a mental health condition where you cannot stop picking at your skin.
Skin picking disorder is a mental health condition where you cannot stop picking at your skin.
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Individuals should consult their GP if they suspect they have agoraphobia.
Speak to your GP if you think you have the symptoms of agoraphobia.
Service · Procedural statement · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
Some people with agoraphobia can confront uncomfortable situations but experience fear and anxiety.
Some people are able to force themselves to confront uncomfortable situations, but they feel considerable fear and anxiety while doing so.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may avoid being far away from home.
- avoiding being far away from home
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may need to be accompanied by someone they trust when going out.
- needing to be with someone you trust when going anywhere
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
Some people with agoraphobia are housebound for long periods of time.
- being housebound – not being able to leave the house for long periods of time
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
Behavioural symptoms include avoiding situations that could lead to panic attacks.
- avoiding situations that could lead to panic attacks, such as crowded places, public transport and queues
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may experience a general feeling of anxiety or dread.
- a general feeling of anxiety or dread
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may fear being left alone in their house.
- a fear of being left alone in your house (monophobia)
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia often fear being unable to escape during a panic attack.
- you would be unable to escape from a place or situation if you were to have a panic attack
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may fear losing control or sanity during a panic attack.
- you're losing your sanity - you may lose control in public
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]
People with agoraphobia may fear looking stupid or embarrassed during a panic attack.
- a panic attack will make you look stupid or feel embarrassed in front of other people
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Agoraphobia, [page]