Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling are common. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are quite prevalent, with studies indicating that between 23% and 60% of individuals report participating in at least one BFRB. Of these, roughly 0.5% to 4.4% meet the criteria for a diagnosable clinical BFRB disorder. Research highlights that BFRBs are more commonly observed in females. These behaviors typically begin during lat

When I work with clients, especially those experiencing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or OCD, I often talk about a small but powerful part of the brain called the amygdala. It is a tiny structure, but it plays a huge role in how we experience fear, anxiety, and perceived danger. Understanding the amygdala can actually be very empowering for people struggling with anxiety or obsessive thoughts because it helps explain something important: your brain is trying to protect you, ev