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I suffer deeply from dermatillomania, and have always been a perfectionist. Though I’ve never suffered delusions, I do struggle with dissociation, another form of psychosis. Losing the grip of reality only causes me to dig deeper without even realizing. Feeling desperate, I decided to join a Facebook group dedicated to those with dermatillomania. On this page, many brave individuals share their story along with their skin. At first, it surprised me how, when I looked at their public profile, I only saw perfect woman. Woman who I would never guess to struggle from dermatillomania. However, it makes sense now that I have taken into account the association with dermatillomania and perfectionism. I do believe it’s my need for perfection that causes me to rip holes into my face in an attempt to get rid of my imperfections. I was more than impressed by the depiction of dermatillomania in Black Swan. Watching the film made me emotional but so very grateful that dermatillomania is out there, and awareness is being