I did a video recently with tips to stop scalp picking and hair pulling. Here’s the video and edited transcript below with product links in case you prefer to read: We’re in the middle of a series on picking at different body parts. And so, today we’re going to cover the scalp or head scratching,…
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…
If you pick at your cuticles, peel or rip hangnails, scratch or scrape or bite your fingers or nails, my new video is for you and will discuss all sorts of tips, tools and strategies to help you stop or greatly reduce these behaviors. If you prefer a written article, you can read my previous…
I’ve started a video series on tips and strategies to stop picking each of the parts of the body. You can find the playlist for the entire series here. The first video here is for you if you pick your face. I’ve also included a lightly edited transcript below the video in case you prefer…
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…
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…
