Gaby Aziz 12/21/25 Gaby Aziz 12/21/25

400 Million Strong: World, Meet BFRBs — The Most Misunderstood Mental Health Struggle

An estimated 5% of global population is affected by Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors like skin picking, hair pulling and nail biting. Most remain invisible to mental health systems.

Gaby Aziz 12/1/25 Gaby Aziz 12/1/25

From Rock Bottom to ‘Why Not?’ — My Unhinged Path To Healing BFRBs

BFRBs are not a life sentence. They are not something you must “learn to live with.” I hope you find freedom. And I hope you make the impact that you came here to make. Here’s to your beautifully unhinged new life.

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: One girl’s journey back to health

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 8/21/24 Gaby Aziz 8/21/24

The Best Supplements for Compulsive Behaviors and BFRBs

While BFRBs require a comprehensive approach that may include therapy and trauma healing, supplements can offer supportive benefits.

Gaby Aziz 8/21/24 Gaby Aziz 8/21/24

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.

Gaby Aziz 8/21/24 Gaby Aziz 8/21/24

Understanding Trauma-Informed Coaching: How It Differs from Therapy

The terms "trauma-informed" and "coaching" have increasingly become buzzwords. But what do they really mean, and how does trauma-informed coaching differ from therapy?

Gaby Aziz 8/20/24 Gaby Aziz 8/20/24

Exploring Mental Health Through Netflix: Top Shows for Insight and Inspiration

Many Netflix shows not only entertain but also provide valuable insights and foster important conversations about mental well-being.

Gaby Aziz 6/26/24 Gaby Aziz 6/26/24

14 must-read books for skin pickers and hair pullers

If you struggle with trichotillomania, dermatillomania or other Body focused Repetitive Behaviors, these books are an absolute must-read for you.

Gaby Aziz 5/21/24 Gaby Aziz 5/21/24

What Are Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Unraveling the Compulsion Cycle

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) weave their presence into lives of across the globe, yet remaining largely misunderstood by society at large.

Gaby Aziz 6/19/19 Gaby Aziz 6/19/19

10 Ways Journaling Can Help with Your BFRBs

Journaling has been proven to help cope with anxiety, depression and more. Keeping a journal can be a game changer for your BFRBs too. Here's 10 ways how.

Gaby Aziz 6/19/19 Gaby Aziz 6/19/19

The Dragonfly Symbolism (And What It Means For Your bfrbs)

Wondering what the dragonfly has to do with your skin picking, hair pulling or other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors? Or why I decided to name my creation The Dragonfly Journal? Let's unpack the dragonfly symbolism and what it means for your BFRB(s).