Overcoming Dermatillomania - Lucy - 2 9 2024

The transcription guides the listener through a relaxation exercise, focusing on different parts of the body and visualizing tension being released. It then addresses the issue of skin picking, encouraging positive affirmations and visualizing breaking free from the habit. The listener is urged to acknowledge emotions associated with skin picking and let go of negative feelings. The transformation is visualized, with the skin becoming healthier and the person recognizing their strength and worth as a mother. The exercise concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-care and the positive impact it has on both oneself and one's child. In this next few moments, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive transformation. Let yourself relax deeply, take a deep breath in and exhale slowly. With each breath, allow yourself to let go of tension, stress and any negative thoughts. As you embark on this journey of deep relaxation, begin by bringing your attention to your toes. Feel the gentle rhythm of your breath as you inhale serenity, allowing it to penetrate your toes. Imagine a soft, warm glow enveloping each toe, relaxing the muscle and soothing the skin. With each exhale, releasing any tension or discomfort stored in this area, allowing your toes to feel light and at ease. Now, shift your awareness to the soles of your feet. Picture a soothing wave of relaxation, washing over the skin, softening the soles. Inhale deeply, inviting calmness into the skin of your feet. And as you exhale, visualize any residual stress or tension dissipating, leaving your feet in a state of peaceful repose. Continue this journey up through your body, directing your focus to each part and paying special attention to the skin. As you reach your ankles, sense the skin becoming receptive to relaxation, like a gentle breeze soothing the surface. Inhale the tranquility and with each exhale, imagine the skin releasing any tightness, embracing a sense of comfort. Move upward to your calves, knees and thighs, feeling the skin on each area responding to the breath. Picture the skin becoming supple, radiant and at ease. Inhale the healing energy and with every exhale, release any residual tension stored in the skin. As you reach your abdomen, chest and back, sense the skin embracing the soothing breath. Feel a warm, comforting sensation permeating through the skin, promoting relaxation and tranquility. Inhale deeply, allowing the skin to absorb the peaceful energy and exhale, releasing any lingering tension from these areas. Continue this gentle exploration, focusing on your arms, hands, neck and face. Imagine the skin on your face becoming smooth, the muscles relaxing and any facial tension dissipating. Let the breath nurture the skin, leaving it soft, supple and rejuvenated. As you relax, become aware of your body and any areas of tension, visualizing releasing this tension with each breath. Imagine a gentle healing energy flowing through you, promoting a sense of inner peace. Repeat after me or within yourself. I release the desire to pick my skin. My hands are gentle and I treat my skin with care. I am in control of my actions, choosing to nurture rather than pick. I am confident in my ability to break free from this habit. My skin is healing and I am fostering a positive relationship with it. I choose patience and self-compassion over the urge to pick. Each day I am more at peace with my skin and the desire to pick fades away. My skin is a canvas of beauty and I honor it with love and kindness. Feel the power of these affirmations resonating within you, reinforcing your commitment to care for your skin in a way that promotes healing and well-being. Feel the power of these positive affirmations reinforcing your determination to break free from the patterns of skin picking. Picture yourself in situations where you would normally engage in skin picking. See yourself making a conscious decision to replace this behavior with a positive action. Perhaps you simply choose to take a deep breath, clasp your hands, or find another way to redirect your energy. As we explore the roots of Dermatillomania, allow any emotions or memories associated with this behavior to come to the surface. Acknowledge them without judgment. Imagine releasing any negative emotions or stressors, allowing them to dissipate like ripples in water. Now visualize a future version of yourself liberated from the grip of this bad habit. See your skin healing, becoming healthier and more vibrant as you envision this transformation. Recognize the incredible strength within you. Acknowledge yourself as a loving and dedicated mother, deserving of feeling great without guilt. Picture the radiant glow of your skin reflecting the love and care you provide to your 7-year-old autistic son. Your compassion for him is mirrored in the compassion you now extend to yourself. As you gradually return to full awareness, carry with you the positive energy and determination cultivated during this session. Recognize the beauty that resides within you, not just in your physical appearance, but in the depth of your love and dedication as a mother. When you open your eyes, feel refreshed, renewed and confident in your ability to make positive choices for yourself. You are a beautiful person and a wonderful mother, deserving of self-love and care. Embrace the empowering truth that taking care of yourself is an essential part of being the best mother you can be. Let go of any guilt associated with self-care, for you deserve to feel great and be at peace. The love and positive energy you cultivate within yourself will not only benefit you, but will also enrich the loving environment you provide for your son. You are a strong, beautiful and deserving of the healing and empowerment that come with overcoming this challenge.