Gaby Aziz 8/1/25 Gaby Aziz 8/1/25

BFRBs vs. OCD: Similar Minds, Different Patterns

BFRBs and OCD are often mistaken for one another. Both involve repetitive behaviors and struggles with self-regulation, but their causes, brain activity, and real-world impact differ in important ways.

Gaby Aziz 7/21/25 Gaby Aziz 7/21/25

Around the World in 80 Healing Techniques

I didn’t set out to heal my BFRBs. I set out to escape. But in trying to escape, I ended up returning to myself. This is my journey to overcoming skin picking and hair pulling.

Gaby Aziz 7/20/25 Gaby Aziz 7/20/25

The Best Movies That Help Us Understand Mental Health and BFRBs

The best movies that help us understand mental health, OCD and BFRBs like dermatillomania and trichotillomania.

Gaby Aziz 7/15/25 Gaby Aziz 7/15/25

Simple, Effective Skincare for Skin Pickers: A Gentle Routine That Heals

This guide is for anyone struggling with skin picking, who wants skincare that soothes and supports the skin barrier, not strips it down. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s nourishment, comfort, and calm.

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Navigating Therapy Options for BFRB: Effective Approaches for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

These therapy types can be used alone or in combination to effectively manage and reduce BFRBs.

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My Skin Picking Battle - Interview With Linda Ward

Find a judgment free place that will support you through the hard times - Linda shares her dermatillomania story.