The addiction or compulsion is the problem It is hard to recover from an addiction or obsession Nobody gets me, no professionals understand I have no willpower Something needs to click before I can be stop doing it There’s no point stopping because I will just end up doing it more when I do slip […]
How we look at things, changes what we see. At one end of the scale, tric is a behavioural problem, at the other its a natural human stress response. A map of a country looks small and basic, but the same country seen from a pedestrian’s viewpoint, reveals detail, such as gardens and lawns. From […]
with special thanks to Jeannette Johnson for her kind advice and attention. Hair roots contain sebum. Sebum contains fatty acids and tryglycerides, and plays a role in some crucial body functions, such as hydration, inflammation, antioxidants, antimicrobial lipids, and pheromones. Sebum levels increase during puberty and excessive levels of sebum are often associated with skin problems, making […]
Hairpulling – Bad hair day? More like a bad hair life! I’m sure we have all heard of the saying ‘Having a bad hair day’… What about ‘Your hair is your crowning glory’… or even ‘I felt like tearing my hair out’… Society puts a lot of pressure on people, especially women, to look good […]
As an online BFRB coach, one of the most common complaints I hear is “I’m just too lazy.” On my to do list for 3 months has been: “Write an article explaining why people with BFRBs are not lazy even though most think that they are”. Some might say this means I am lazy myself. […]
When treated with CBT, trichotillomania can be effectively treated, although the treatment of choice is now ACT. Whichever treatment is used must be sustained with refreshers and aftercare. There is a wealth of research and scientific support for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support and help people with anxiety disorders such as […]