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#BFRBWeek 2016: Our favorite BFRB Advocates & “Storytellers”
It’s BFRB Awareness Week 2016 and we want to thank all those in the community for making some noise!
One of the best ways to learn about ANYTHING and overcome anything is through story-telling.
If you want to better understand how Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) shape (or distort) people’s lives, I highly recommend these books & films.
Most links lead to the TLC Foundation for BFRBs store, so if you choose to purchase one (or more) of these, you’ll also be supporting the only American non-profit funding research for a cure!
Film by Jillian Corsie, Director/Producer/Editor
Available on the TLC BFRB Store
“Trichster follows seven individuals, ranging from eight years old to late twenties, as they navigate the complicated emotions surrounding trichotillomania and the effect it has on their daily lives. Whether dealing with family and friends to budding relationships and careers, each is affected differently and have unique obstacles to overcome. Ultimately each must decide how much they allow their disorder to define who they are as people.”
Book by Sandy Rosenblatt, Editor, Blogger & BFRB Advocate
Available on the TLC BFRB Store
A compelling compilation of stories by 15 bfrb’ers from around the world. Each contributor shares their personal journey with hair pulling disorder, some will leave you in tears, but all will leave you with hope.
Book by Lindsey Muller, M.S., LMHC, Mental Health Therapist
Available on the TLC BFRB Store
Life is Trichy is a true story, following Lindsey Muller on her journey with trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder). For Lindsey, it began at a very young age, resulting in years of hiding, as well as a desire to understand more about the behavior so that she could treat others with the same challenges.
Art by Liz Atkin, Artist & BFRB Advocate
View art on The Mighty
Liz Atkin found healing through art. Growing up as a skin-picker, her world was very enclosed. In finding her passion for creativity, she also found her way out of the clutches of skin-picking. Her work has been on exhibition around the world and today, Liz speaks out to raise awareness of the condition.
Book by Angela Hartlin, Mental Health Advocate
Available on the TLC BFRB Store
FOREVER MARKED: A Dermatillomania Diary shares Angela Hartlin’s harrowing account of a young woman who suffers in silence with an array of mental health disorders. Her story follows her struggle with skin picking disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-hate and isolation. Despite the adversity, Angela is no longer suffering in hiding. She has worked hard to take back control of her life and is a source of hope for anyone who may feel “Forever Marked.”
Book by Annette Pasternak, PhD
Available on the TLC BFRB StoreAlthough Annette’s book is not a personal story, it deserves mentions because it helps teach you the tools needed to overcome BFRBs.
Storytelling offers a way to share, learn and grow. As I’ve personally found in sharing my own trich story, it also offers the storyteller an outlet to begin the healing process. I encourage you to pick up a pen, a paintbrush or camera and let your story out!
With love & awareness,
Aneela
About HabitAware
HabitAware’s smart bracelet helps you become aware of your subconscious behavior (whether it be hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, thumb-sucking or another). With awareness, you are able to gain control, retrain your brain and replace the behavior with a healthier one. Check out habitaware.com for more info & to pre-order. Or email Aneela@habitaware.com with questions.
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