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Finding Help for Body Repetitive Behaviors

By Tara Kryman

Anxiety Anxiety Issues back to school college habits mental health OCD panic attacks perfectionism relaxation tips ruminating School & Academics stress

Posted: August 12, 2025

Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders involve compulsive behaviors that go far beyond occasional fidgeting. Two of the most common BFRBs are: Dermatillomania – Repeated skin picking that causes sores, scabs, or scarring Trichotillomania – Compulsive hair pulling from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other areas…

Tips to Manage Anger Around Your Family During the Holidays

By Tara Kryman

Adolescents/Teens Anger Anxiety Grief habits life transitions OCD ruminating social anxiety stress Women's Issues

Posted: December 29, 2024

For many of us, spending time with family can be a grab bag of emotions. While you may feel love and familiarity, there’s also decades-long dynamics between you and your family members that may not be the most healthy. Your family might treat you like…