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Understanding Nail Biting: More Than Just a Habit
While many consider nail biting (onychophagia) Â a simple habit, this body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is far more complex than...
TLC
Mar 282 min read
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Understanding and Treating Chronic Cheek Chewing
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as chronic cheek chewing (morsicatio buccarum ), can be challenging for those who...
TLC
Mar 203 min read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nail Biting
If you or someone you care about struggles with nail biting (onychophagia) , you're not alone. According to the International Journal of...
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Mar 63 min read
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Behavioral Therapy for Cheek Biting
Living with cheek chewing ( morsicatio buccarum ) , a type of body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB), can feel overwhelming and...
TLC
Feb 263 min read
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How to Stop Biting Your Nails
Nail biting is a common habit in people of all ages. However, this seemingly harmless habit can have negative effects on both physical...
TLC
Feb 153 min read
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania , characterized by recurrent urges to pull out one's hair, affects millions of individuals and can significantly impact...
TLC
Feb 123 min read
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How Can I Tell If I Have a BFRB?
If you struggle with repetitive behaviors that affect your daily life, you're not alone. Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are...
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Jan 212 min read
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How to Stop Biting Inside of Cheeks
Biting of cheeks is a type of body-focused repetitive behavior characterized by constant biting of one’s inside cheeks. If one finds...
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Jan 114 min read
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How is Trichotillomania Diagnosed?
If you or someone you care about is experiencing hair-pulling behaviors, understanding the diagnostic process for trichotillomania can...
TLC
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trichotillomania
If you’re reading this, you’re likely seeking a better understanding of hair pulling disorder or trichotillomania and how to manage...
TLC
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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The Most Common Types of BFRBs
Discovering the path to wellness starts with understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) . These common yet often...
TLC
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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BFRBs and Co-Occurring Disorders: Navigating Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment
Recovering from BFRBs can be a challenging process, and it becomes more complex if one has to deal with co-occurring disorders. Managing...
TLC
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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How to Stop Nail Picking
Picking at uneven nails from time to time usually isn't a cause for concern. However, when it becomes a habit, it can be a sign of stress...
TLC
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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How Hair Eating Impacts the Body
Trichophagia is often a result of trichotillomania and can lead to a wide range of health complications. Typically, ingested hair may...
TLC
Jul 9, 20245 min read
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Personalize Your BFRB Treatment Plan in Three Steps
Step 1: Identify Your Triggers Sensory : Sensations I have before, during, and after I pull/pick (ex. scalp itches; hair feels coarse)...
TLC
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Awakening from the Trance
Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 202411 min read
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Some More Advice For Significant Others
BFRBs are stubborn problems with many different inputs that must all be addressed in a comprehensive way. Getting recovered therefore...
Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
Mar 7, 20249 min read
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Medications for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
If you are considering taking medication for BFRBs , please understand that no drug is currently approved by the Food and Drug...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 20247 min read
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N-acetylcysteine for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
What is N-acetylcysteine? N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid which can be found at nutrition and health food stores. This supplement...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 20246 min read
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Evidence-based Therapeutic Treatment for BFRBs
Research into treatments for BFRBs , particularly hair pulling and skin picking disorder , has grown steadily over the past decade....
TLC
Mar 7, 20248 min read
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