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Is BFRB a symptom of ADHD? BFRB, or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, are a group of disorders that involve recurrent, compulsive behaviors that cause damage to the body. Examples of BFRBs include trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder), skin picking disorder, and nail biting. BFRB is not considered a symptom of ADHD, but there may be a higher … Read moreBFRB and ADHD – Are These Two Disorders Related?
Introduction: I first heard about this app after reading Hilary Flinn’s excellent post about how she used it to break her nail biting habit. The app is called ‘Nail Biting’ and it was created by Saso Korotaj. In this post, I outline why the app is so powerful, and how you can use it to … Read moreThe Best Nail Biting App For Chronic Nail Biters
It’s crazy to think that the warning labels on most cigarette boxes cause people to smoke more rather than less. Yet the sad reality is that despite how well intentioned these labels might be, they literally increase the likelihood of someone lighting up a cigarette. This is a quick breakdown of why. The Largest NeuroImaging … Read moreWhy Cigeratte Warning Labels Make People Smoke More, Not Less