I have severe mental health issues. I usually take a dozen pills a day to combat these issues. Currently, because of pregnancy, I’m off EVERYTHING. If the WORST manifestation/symptom of my issues that is currently in effect is that I’m picking at myself (cuts that are already there from work/cat/etc, nothing self-inflicted) then really, things are looking pretty damn good.
I’ve picked since I was a small child. It’s a nervous habit and self-soothing. I know it doesn’t look pretty but I will mostly stop when I have chemical help. So leave me alone about it. My doctors know. They are keeping a close eye. Nothing is infected.
So really, IT COULD BE WORSE.