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Published: 2011-05-08 06:39:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 6153; Favourites: 112; Downloads: 0
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This is the hardest picture I've ever shared. I have a disorder called dermatillomania. It's an OCD spectrum disorder that is characterized by compulsive picking of the skin and nails. As you can see, it can cause a lot of damage. I never show my legs, and now the world knows why. I'm working hard to overcome this. I know it's not a pretty picture, but it's one I had to take.Related content
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Very brave you...I wish only the best will come your way...
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Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it.
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Very nice photo, you are brave 
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pleasure is all mine.
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you are brave.. i'm sure there will be healing in the future.. be strong!
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you are still beautiful nonetheless C:
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I know little of this disorder other than it has set upon a person with tremendous beauty and courage. An excellently captured moment of honesty that gives so much more meaning to the term "exposure". My hope is that you can thrive in the comfort of your talents and the beauty of your body and your mind instead of the confines of a scientific term that is more deeply felt than letters in a word that sounds bigger than it should.
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What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much!
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Brave you are,i am proud of your courage.
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you are not alone, my legs look the same.
you are so beautiful.
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Thank you so much. I hope you can find healing.
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This is a really brave photo, honestly.
Dermatillomania really is a struggle, I've had it for years now, but I couldn't be as brave as you in sharing pictures like this. It's a brilliant piece, and you should feel very proud of yourself.
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Thank you so much! I wish you all the best with your dermatillomania as well.
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You're really brave for putting this up. I have dermatillomania too, and it's really hard for me, but I'm working hard to overcome it as well. I wish you the best <3
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Thank you. I wish you all the best as well!
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You are very courageous, as I can understand how hard it would have been to publish this picture. I'm proud of you even if I don't know you as a person. I have some issues with my looks also, and I wish I can overcome it someday.. Thanks for sharing your story with us. I think it will help many people.. Take care and lots of sunny days to you!
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Thank you so much! I wish you the best of luck with your problems, as well!
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This is a really pretty picture , full of emotions ...
I have problems with my skin too , but I try not to care and show my legs , sometimes I see people looking at me in weird ways or asking me what's wrong with my legs but the more I don't think about it the less people notice the problem . You shouldn't be ashamed of this , you are beautiful no matter what and the right people won't care about your skin problem !! I wish you all the best and I hope you overcome this soon !!
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Thank you! I wish you the best, as well!
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Fight hard, you can win, you can master your emotions working intensely. Best.
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I find myself in this picture, you've managed to capture the emotion very well. I wish you all the best.
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Aww, thank you! I wish you the best as well.
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This is beautiful, I do the same thing.. But I have a skin problem that I pic at... And my nails.. I didn't know what this was called until \I came across your picture.. Thank you for sharing this <3
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Thank you so much for your kind words and I wish you the best in your recovery.
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I believe this is part of your recovery. As a fellow sufferer of OCD, I started making strides and recovering when I shared with others what I was suffering. This is a big, bold, courageous step for you. I wish you the best in fighting this disease.
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Thank you so much for your lovely words. I'm glad to hear that you are recovering.
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when first seeing the picture i didnt even notice your legs.
I thought the "Shame" title was more to do with the pose and feel of the image (which is superb by the way).
oh well a fear faced is a fear erased.
could be worse.you could have no legs.
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Thank you so much. And you're right. It could definitely be worse.
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You have done so well to reveal this part of your personality. I have the same problem (for me it's my arms and the backs of my thighs) and I don't think I could have been so courageous. Like you, I'm trying to beat it, but it's hard isn't it? This doesn't make you any the less beautiful in my eyes. Well done.
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It is hard but we can do it! Thank you so much.
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