How to Address Picking and Pulling Behaviors with Aneela Idnani 

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

It is not uncommon for kids with anxiety or OCD to also have issues with picking their skin or pulling their hair. These behaviors are classified as BFRBs, body-focused, repetitive behaviors.

In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, we celebrate BFRB week by having one of my favorite people on, Aneela Idnani from Habitaware.

Although BFRBs are a common comorbid condition to anxiety and OCD, it is a separate disorder with its own set of therapy approaches. 

In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, we celebrate BFRB week by having one of my favorite people on, Aneela Idnani from Habitaware.

Aneela has struggled with trichotillomania her whole life. She took her pain and turned it into purpose; helping other people with BFRBs. She created a bracelet that helps people with BFRBs become more aware of when they are doing those behaviors. She also built a beautiful community filled with free support groups for kids and teens as well as services to support parents.

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Resources:

Habitaware

Free BFRB kid support group

Free BFRB teen support group

Parent Huddle Series

The BFRB Change Collective (Adult membership for support)

BFRB Changemakers non-profit group

Pickingme.org

The TLC Foundation

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