"I'm covered in scars" - Valkyrae reveals scratching herself as a way to cope with anxiety
On February 12, YouTube Gaming sensation Rachell "Valkyrae" returned to her channel to play Valorant with her streamer friends. Before the games began, she spent some time interacting with her chat and sharing some life updates.
The YouTuber admitted to having "signed up" for too many things and explained that she uses scratching as a way to deal with anxiety. She revealed that she scratched herself so much that she was covered in scars. The co-owner of 100 Thieves stated:
During her February 12 livestream, Valkyrae opened up a little about her hectic life. At the 11-minute mark, she mentioned "overdoing" things. She stated:
The YouTuber revealed that her caffeine intake had increased "a lot" recently, with her picking and scratching also intensifying alongside.
The Los Angeles-based content creator recalled a time in middle school when things got "so bad" that her mother had to take her to the hospital. She explained:
Valkyrae stated that livestreaming acts as a distraction, keeping her from scratching her head.
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But, a few moments later, she began scratching herself on stream. Upon realizing, she exclaimed:
Valkyrae's recent tweet about using picking and scratching as a coping mechanism gained a lot of traction, with more than 800 community members responding. Her fellow streamers also joined in and talked about their ways to deal with anxiety.
Valkyrae is a popular YouTube Gaming streamer who has been exclusively broadcasting on the platform since 2020. She has since amassed over 3.8 million subscribers on her primary channel.
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