514 Why Can't I Stop Pulling My Hair? Trichotillomania Explained

Your Anxiety Toolkit by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT

Sep 30, 202638:51Health

In this episode, I'm joined by Aneela Idnani to explore hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs, and how understanding what's underneath the urge can help us respond with more awareness, compassion, and choice.

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