When a child isn't ready to stop pulling or picking, treatment isn't stuck. It's just beginning. Here's what meaningful BFRB ...

Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting—living with a body-focused repetitive disorder (BFRB) is no easy business. So what exactly is a BFRB? In the DSM-5, BFRBs fall under the realm of other ...

If you are someone with a constant urge of biting, peeling, picking and pulling that can cause damage then it could be more than just a bad habit. Often ignored in the name of bad habits these all can ...

Biting your lip from time to time isn’t a problem. However, in some cases, people are unable to control the habit, and it becomes what’s known as a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). While not ...

BFRBs are often misunderstood, but they deserve recognition and care. By raising awareness and improving access to treatment, we can replace shame with compassion. No one should face this alone.” - Dr ...

A practical look at body focused repetitive behaviors and how lip picking can become a cycle of stress and irritation. It covers common triggers gentler coping strategies and ways to support healing ...

For Connor, an overwhelming desire to get to the nearest mirror is one of the first signs. “Usually, I would have already begun picking or scratching other parts on my body if I can’t control the urge ...