BFRBweek 2015: Gessie
My name is Gessie and I am 16 years old from the United States. I have trichotillomania. I recently had to write an autobiography for English class, and one of the sections we had to include was about a...
BFRBweek 2015: Heather
For over 2 decades I have suffered from Trichotillomania. Trichotillomania; chronic, impulsive and addictive hair pulling resulting in noticeable hair loss. In and around 1994 I started pulling my hair out. I didn’t think anything of it. It did...
BFRBweek 2015: Kimi
“Perfect” Is a Toxic Word Kimi Skokin I am a girl with trichotillomania and dermatillomania who works in a research lab dealing with eating disorders. In my first few weeks on the job, I’ve already come to notice a...
BFRBweek 2015: Jenny
I have Trichotillomania. Trichotillomania (Trich for short; also known as TTM or hair pulling disorder) is an impulse control disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one’s hair. I’ve had Trich ever since I was either 16...
#BFRBweek 2015
Welcome to CBSN’s #BFRBweek Headquarters! Did you know that 2-4% of Canadians live with a Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB)? That equals 1-2 MILLION children and adults in Canada. There are several different BFRBs, but the most common include Hair Pulling Disorder...
One Size Does Not Fit All: Dealing With Multiple Disorders
I’ve come to believe it’s important to separate our disorders from one another. No, I don’t mean the segregation of trich from derm, or dissolving the BFRB umbrella term. What I mean is separating our disorders so that we...
Getting to know…Laura!
... a blog series about the people working behind the scenes here at CBSN. Laura Barton, Blog Writer and Coordinator Born July 30, 1990 Lives in Welland, ON Writer Mental health advocate Author/compiler of Project Dermatillomania: The Stories Behind...
Breaking News!
EXCITING NEWS —> We have officially filed all the paperwork to get our CHARITABLE STATUS!! This is a huge milestone for CBSN. It gives us the ability to give tax receipts & apply for grants to help us grow...
Getting To Know…Sarah!
... a blog series about the people working behind the scenes here at CBSN. Sarah Robertson, Founder & Chair of CBSN’s Board of Directors 25 years old, lives in Toronto Social Service Worker Mental Health Advocate Getting married to her high-school...
Dealing With Summer Heat
Many of us with BFRBs know what it is to struggle through hot days. Summer comes along and while most everyone else is wearing shorts and t-shirts and styling their hair to fight the heat, BFRBers find themselves covering...
“You Look Disgusting” – Video
One of my favourite makeup artists, My Pale Skin (her virtual nickname), recently shared this video of people who leave hurtful comments on her social media channels. Honestly, this is something so many of us with BFRBs face on...
Creating a Self-Care Toolbox for BFRBs
Creating a self-care or coping toolbox for BFRBs can help us during particularly difficult times. Having a toolbox on hand will provide comfort and strategies to encourage positive thinking, and will prove to be an invaluable asset when you are having a rough day....
Guest Blog: Marianna’s Story
For as long as I can remember, my mum would tell me that I have been picking ever since I was born. I never sucked my thumb, I would pick. I started out picking my mum’s skin whenever she...
Guest Blog: Beth’s Story
She was about 12 years old the first time. She remembers looking in that mirror, trying to stop, but having no control. A process that has repeated almost every day since for the last 26 years. Open oozing wounds...
21 Gorgeous Women Whose Shaved Heads Will Give You Life – via BuzzFeed (June 6th, 2015)
Check out #12 in this piece on gorgeous ladies rocking the buzzed look! It’s our good friend Jillian Clark!!! —->> 21 Gorgeous Women Whose Shaved Heads Will Give You Life – via BuzzFeed << —-