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The Hidden Struggles of Living with a Body-focused Repetitive Behavior: Realities that Need Understanding

The Hidden Struggles of Living with a Body-focu...

If you haven't experienced the relentless urges associated with chronic hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting, it can be difficult to grasp some of the struggles tied to these...

The Hidden Struggles of Living with a Body-focu...

If you haven't experienced the relentless urges associated with chronic hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting, it can be difficult to grasp some of the struggles tied to these...

Managing BFRBs: Redefining Relapse and Finding Your Own Path

Managing BFRBs: Redefining Relapse and Finding ...

Managing trichotillomania, dermatillomania and other BFRBs can be a lifelong journey, and the idea of "relapse" isn't always helpful. Instead, it's important to redefine what success and progress mean for...

Managing BFRBs: Redefining Relapse and Finding ...

Managing trichotillomania, dermatillomania and other BFRBs can be a lifelong journey, and the idea of "relapse" isn't always helpful. Instead, it's important to redefine what success and progress mean for...

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: The "Frozen" Analogy

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: The "Frozen"...

Do you relate to any Disney stories? I love the idea that fantasy is a way for us to look at our problems and see them from another perspective, whether...

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: The "Frozen"...

Do you relate to any Disney stories? I love the idea that fantasy is a way for us to look at our problems and see them from another perspective, whether...

5 Things to Prepare For When Telling A Loved One You Have Trichotillomania, Chronic Hair Pulling Disorder Seeking Support

5 Things to Prepare For When Telling A Loved On...

By Aneela Idnani, HabitAware co-founder.  For more than 20 years I hid my hair pulling (trichotillomania) out of shame and fear of judgement. My compulsive hair pulling actually started as thumb...

5 Things to Prepare For When Telling A Loved On...

By Aneela Idnani, HabitAware co-founder.  For more than 20 years I hid my hair pulling (trichotillomania) out of shame and fear of judgement. My compulsive hair pulling actually started as thumb...

Is Hair Pulling an Addiction? The Misconceptions and Truths About Trichotillomania

Is Hair Pulling an Addiction? The Misconception...

Is Hair Pulling an Addiction? The Misconceptions and Truths About Trichotillomania Hair pulling is often misconceived as an addiction or self-harm, but it is actually a chronic health condition known...

Is Hair Pulling an Addiction? The Misconception...

Is Hair Pulling an Addiction? The Misconceptions and Truths About Trichotillomania Hair pulling is often misconceived as an addiction or self-harm, but it is actually a chronic health condition known...

Shattering Shame: A Mindset Reset to Overcome Trichotillomania, Dermatillomania, Nail Biting

Shattering Shame: A Mindset Reset to Overcome T...

Feeling ashamed of hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting? You are not alone. I've felt it too & it’s why I hid for more than 25 years. In this...

Shattering Shame: A Mindset Reset to Overcome T...

Feeling ashamed of hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting? You are not alone. I've felt it too & it’s why I hid for more than 25 years. In this...

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