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How To Overcome The Habit Of Picking The Hard Skin On The Bottom Of Foot ?

Hi, I don't really know where to start but I have a really bad thing for picking my skin on the bottom of my foot, it can come to the point where it bleeds then I find it hard to walk on my foot without pain I try really hard to stop but its ether me doing that or eating which I really dont want to do as I am overweight already really want to loose weight, please could you help
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the habit of picking the hard skin on the bottom of foot.

The very first thing required from your side is to have strong motivation to get rid of your problem. This kind of condition is quite commonly observed in persons with anxiety and stress.

If you have anxiety of nay type then must reduce the same. Keep yourself busy. Wear the closed shoes continuously and take these out only when you are going to bed.

For losing weight you need to chart out a dietary plan and stick to the same. keep your weight monitoring every week. Go for mild to moderate exercises and yoga.

Take care.
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How To Overcome The Habit Of Picking The Hard Skin On The Bottom Of Foot ?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the habit of picking the hard skin on the bottom of foot. The very first thing required from your side is to have strong motivation to get rid of your problem. This kind of condition is quite commonly observed in persons with anxiety and stress. If you have anxiety of nay type then must reduce the same. Keep yourself busy. Wear the closed shoes continuously and take these out only when you are going to bed. For losing weight you need to chart out a dietary plan and stick to the same. keep your weight monitoring every week. Go for mild to moderate exercises and yoga. Take care.