I’m excited to announce that my new book, Skin Picking: The Freedom We Found, sequel to the groundbreaking Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop, is now available. Here is an excerpt consisting of the first twelve pages of the book. Introduction According to the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB.org), “2%–5% of the…
Would you like to recover the time you spend picking, thinking about picking, and covering up the damage caused by picking? Wouldn’t it be nice to wear whatever you want and save on skin care products, bandaids, missed days at work? How amazing would it be to feel calm, comfortable in your skin, happy and free…
In the last month or two we’ve been experiencing new and added challenges. Many people are experiencing increased worry and anxiety, and naturally that has translated into many people who pick having a hard time with more or renewed picking. Is this you? It’s common but not universal. Some people are experiencing less anxiety, especially…
This is a post written by my coaching client Martha. She is so enthusiastic about the skin care routines and products that have helped her scars fade and was happy to write this generous article for you: When I began coaching sessions with Annette, I had been picking for 25 years. I had tried…
There’s a lot to be anxious about these days. Anxiety, which seemed to be at epidemic levels even before this coronavirus, is now compounded. Instead of amorphous fears we are now surrounded by more immediate fears for the health and safety and also the financial well-being of ourselves and our loved ones. Additionally, anxiety thrives…
Meet Maria. Last year, Maria felt hopeless from daily bouts of picking her face, hiding and not seeing any way out of her situation. Today is completely different. Although Maria once saw the picking as a curse, she now believes it to be a blessing, because 1) she simply wanted to start seeing it differently and 2) it’s prompted her…
How Jasmin Stopped Picking Today I thought I’d share an email I received from a young woman who took the time to share how she helped herself stop picking at her skin. (With her permission of course.) I hope you find it inspiring and instructional. You can do this too! Hi Annette, I just wanted…
