Posted by Ann on June 19, 1999, at 8:36:20
In reply to Re: Self-Injury (picking, bite lips, twisting hair), posted by JD on June 10, 1999, at 5:27:00
I got really good results on a low dose of lithium, which my doctor gave me to "boost" my antidepressant (effexor xr). The urge to pick and scratch went away by magic. When I stopped the lithium, it came right back. I can't take naltrexone for other medical reasons.
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