Nail picking, or onychotillomania , affects many individuals, and understanding how to support nail and skin recovery is crucial for...

Cheek chewing , known medically as morsicatio buccarum, is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) that involves repetitively biting,...

There are several reasons someone might bite their tongue, including teeth misalignment and bruxism. However, some people may also adopt...

Living with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. But remember, there's a whole...

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...

Self-stimulating behaviors, also commonly known as stimming, are self-regulating habits and sounds one indulges in to deal with extreme...

We all have bad habits we want to shake off for our wellness. Body-focused repetitive behaviors are often some of the habits that people...

Like lip biting and hair pulling, we may not think much about biting our cheeks frequently. It may feel like a regular occurrence,...

This nasty habit started sometime during my early childhood years. It started with the scabs I’d get as a kid that was prone to...

Written by two youth members of the BFRB  community, this insightful article helps kid's navigate their BFRB journey. ‍ Hair pulling or...

Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of...

Written by: Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC and Sherrie Vavrichek, LCSW-C Senior Clinician, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington How do...

Nail biting , also known as onychophagia, can transcend from childhood to adulthood. While it is a common habit, it may become a...

Tongue biting , also referred to as tongue chewing, is a habit an individual can develop in response to stress or anxiety. Tongue biting...

A lone time can be a trigger so make the right choice even when no one is looking. B and-aids: try the advanced healing ones or small...

If you are looking for tips on how to manage your trichotillomania , you’ve come to the right place. Many of the following tips have...