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What Are BFRBs?

Have you ever found yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, or biting your nails—especially during stressful or idle moments? These behaviors, known as Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), go far beyond habits. They include conditions like trichotillomania (hair pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking), and onychophagia (nail biting). While they can begin as ways to manage discomfort or anxiety, they often become compulsive and hard to stop—causing emotional distress, physical harm, and feelings of shame or frustration.

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You’re Not Alone, And It’s Not Just About Willpower

Many people with BFRBs feel stuck—wanting to stop, but unable to resist the urge. You might feel embarrassed, misunderstood, or believe you “should just have more control.” But BFRBs are not a matter of discipline or weakness. They’re real conditions that deserve real care. You are not broken—and you are not alone. With the right support, it’s possible to understand your behaviors, reduce the urge, and reconnect with a sense of peace in your own body.

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How Therapy Can Help

Therapy for BFRBs is about more than stopping a behavior—it’s about healing what’s underneath. In our work together, we’ll explore emotional triggers, challenge shame-based thinking, and learn new ways to manage stress and anxiety. Using evidence-based approaches like habit reversal training, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques, we’ll build a personalized path toward relief. You’ll gain tools to shift behavior with compassion and rebuild trust in yourself—one step at a time.