Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders such as trichotillomania, dermatillomania, and onychophagia often are stigmatized.
People who deal with them are often asked intrusive questions, are misunderstood and may feel shame around the disorder. Here are eight things you shouldn’t say to someone with BFRBs. 1.
Just stop picking or pulling. I often find this with people who try to prevent someone from picking or pulling as well.
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