Today is the last day of the BFRB Awareness week. BFRB stands for body focused repetitive behaviors and they effect 1 in 50 people. There are a variety of types of BFRBs but trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and dermatillomania (skin-picking) are the most common. For today’s post I wanted to compile some of the reviews and articles I’ve written about dermatillomania as well as some I’ve been featured in to get finalize the last day of this awareness week in hopes that they will reach someone struggling and to help spread awareness.
In Februray 2015, I was interviewed for an article on skin-picking that was featured in a major newspaper. While there are some inconsistencies with the article, it has been widely and positively received and has helped to bring awareness to dermatillomania. Read more here.
A collaborative creation, Project Dermatillomania: The Stories Behind Our Scars is a book shares individual stories of different people who are dealing with dermatillomania. I contributed my own story and wrote a review to promote its publication. Learn more about this book. All proceeds from the book purchase go towards Canadian Body Focused Repetitive Behavior Support Network (CBSN).
One of the books I recommend to anyone dealing with dermaillomania is Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop by Annette Pasternak. It’s one of the most comprehensive books out there for skin picking and Annette herself is very familiar with the condition as she use to struggle herself. Read my review here.
Finally, I wrote a guest blog piece for the CBSN on relapsing with dermatillomania and covered some tips and tricks that help to get over this hurdle. Read more here.
For those who have a BFRB and are looking for more help and resources, CBSN has a tips & tricks page as well as page for general resources and information. CBSN also offers live and online peer support for those looking for help. Click here to learn more.
Those that deal with BFRBs often feel immense amounts of shame. I speak so that those who are too afraid to, know that they’re not alone.
The Pluviophile Writer 