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Conquering with Keen: How Being “HabitAware” freed me from Trichotillomania - By Madeline

Conquering with Keen: How Being “HabitAware” fr...

I’m Madeline, I’m 20 years old, I live in Maryland, and I’m a junior at the University of Maryland. I have Trichotillomania, pick my nails and the surrounding skin, plus...

Conquering with Keen: How Being “HabitAware” fr...

I’m Madeline, I’m 20 years old, I live in Maryland, and I’m a junior at the University of Maryland. I have Trichotillomania, pick my nails and the surrounding skin, plus...

Conquering with Keen: Dana Goes From "Helpless Bystander" to Trichotillomania Recovery

Conquering with Keen: Dana Goes From "Helpless ...

This is a guest post written by Dana, a Keen family member. “Mama, why do you pick your little hairs when you’re driving?”  Ugh, the time has arrived when my...

Conquering with Keen: Dana Goes From "Helpless ...

This is a guest post written by Dana, a Keen family member. “Mama, why do you pick your little hairs when you’re driving?”  Ugh, the time has arrived when my...

7 Ways to Reduce Shame from Trichotillomania

Shame OFF you: 7 Ways to Reduce Shame from Tric...

This article was written by HabitAware co-founder Aneela Idnani Did you know there is a day dedicated to raising awareness about Mental Health stigma?  I didn't know this until I...

Shame OFF you: 7 Ways to Reduce Shame from Tric...

This article was written by HabitAware co-founder Aneela Idnani Did you know there is a day dedicated to raising awareness about Mental Health stigma?  I didn't know this until I...

Conquering with Keen: Jeff Uses Trial and Error to Find What Works

Conquering with Keen: Jeff Uses Trial and Error...

​​Hello everybody!  My name is Jeff in Seattle and I’ve struggled with Trichotillomania (Eyebrows) for 14 years.  This was very therapeutic to write a blog for the first time in...

Conquering with Keen: Jeff Uses Trial and Error...

​​Hello everybody!  My name is Jeff in Seattle and I’ve struggled with Trichotillomania (Eyebrows) for 14 years.  This was very therapeutic to write a blog for the first time in...

How a Healthy Routine Can Help Control a BFRB: 5 Strategies to Implement Daily

How a Healthy Routine Can Help Control a BFRB: ...

Everyone has “something”, that thing they do to self soothe. But not always are these “somethings” healthy for our mind or body. Specifically, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like chewing your...

How a Healthy Routine Can Help Control a BFRB: ...

Everyone has “something”, that thing they do to self soothe. But not always are these “somethings” healthy for our mind or body. Specifically, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like chewing your...

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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