Throw It Away
When the New Year rolls around, we often think of what’s new. New goals. New opportunities. New chances. New journeys. But when that clock flips to midnight, when those fireworks explode into the cool, dark air, even if we...
Navigating Misunderstanding
One of the most common questions among the community is how do we tell our loved ones about these disorders, and those posts are always met with many responses of advice. But what about when we have told someone...
Skin-Picking Stigma
Here at CBSN, we often talk about the stigma that comes with BFRBs. Spread the Word. Break the Stigma. That’s one of our main taglines, but while we talk about stigma a lot, we don’t really speak about...
Beauty & Fashion: Topic 1 – Hats
New Category in The BFRB Blog – Beauty & Fashion By CBSN Founder: Sarah Robertson I am someone who LOVES trying new products. I’ve spent so much money over the years on hair, skin and beauty/makeup products that I...
Dear Mom & Dad: a BFRB Poem
A beautiful poem from the perspective of the writer’s 12 year old self. Written by: Mariahlyn Elvers from Calgary, Alberta. “Dear mom and dad, I need you to understand I don’t mean to leave hair everywhere, on the...
Choosing a Fidget
Keeping our hands busy from picking, pulling, biting or any other BFRB is probably one of the most difficult things to accomplish. Finding something that accomplishes that same behavioural need, or is at least powerful enough to distract us...
Awareness Week Extras: Cat
Wicked It’s an impulse that drives me when I’m bored or in pain. A terrible impulse that I can not contain. The more I resist the longer it strings me along Like an addict Searching, And going insane. ...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Majda
Hello! My name is Majda and I am 20 years old. I suffer from dermatillomania for 11 years now. One year ago, I tried to convince my mum that I was not hurting myself on purpose and I wanted...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Ryan
When I was five years old, I fell in love with picking my skin. It is one of my earliest memories. I can still recall the place of discovery and the circumstances surrounding the start of my struggle. I...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Titi
My name is Titi and I have dermatillomania. I’ve been picking on and off since I was 2. When my mom stopped breastfeeding me, I started picking. Just like some kids suck their thumbs, this was just my way...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Nicole
The Girl with the Gloves I am the girl who wears the gloves. Finding your identity in high school is never easy and sadly the first thing that most people judge you on is your appearance. My entire life...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Annabelle
I am a strong believer in the fact that nothing stays the same for long. In the past year, I have moved countries, changed schools and watched every relationship in my life change. But one thing hasn’t. I remember...
Awareness Week 2014 Extras: Nichola
Hey BFRBCanada followers! I’m Nichola and today I’m going to attempt to explain to you how I got Trichotillomania and why having a BFRB awareness week is so important to me. I have had Trichotillomania for 6 years, I...
Meet the Leaders: Jennifer, BFRB Thunder Bay
The Meet the Leaders Series is an opportunity to learn some information about your peer support leaders before you attend a meeting. ——– Hi all! I have lived in Northwestern Ontario all my life born and raised in Thunder Bay,...
Take Heart, Find Courage, Keep Talking
Hopefully you haven’t heard anything too terrible while you were raising awareness for BFRB Awareness Week, but if you did, don’t let it discourage you. Unfortunately, there are people out there who will say negative, ignorant things, such as...