Underestimated, under-researched, and often poorly understood, the body-focused repetitive disorders nevertheless cause human suffering that is serious, persistent, and pervasive. These disorders can occur in both adults and children and manifest themselves as hair pulling (trichotillomania), pathologic skin picking, thumb sucking, and nail biting. Although these disorders are common, very few medical students and residents hear them addressed in lectures or know where to begin when confronted with a patient presenting with these behaviors. Trichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors seeks to remedy this situation by synthesizing the latest research on body-focused repetitive disorders and presenting it in a systematic, easy-to-grasp manner. Much has changed in the more than a decade since the last book on this topic was published. This new volume reflects the most current and substantive research into the etiology and symptoms of body-focused repetitive disorders and therapeutic options. Organized in logical fashion, it begins with a review of the clinical characteristics, moves on to diagnosis and evaluation, and concludes with a full review of treatment options. Special features include: Extensive material to help clinicians and patients understand the underlying purpose of engaging in these behaviors, which include, reducing tension, regulating strong emotion, and alleviating boredom. Separate chapters on adults and children, who may have a different presentation and a different set of treatment options. An additional chapter focuses on the role of the child patient's family in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Thorough coverage of the full range of treatments -- including psychotherapy, medication, and alternative treatments -- which provides the clinician with an evidence-based approach to treating patients. Discussion of the psychobiology of hair pulling and skin picking, which allows the reader to understand and contextualize the disorder from a neurological perspective and offers clues that may assist in optimizing treatment. A presentation style that is detailed enough for clinicians, yet accessible enough for a lay audience, including patients with the disorder and the families who seek to understand and support them. Trichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors fills a critical gap in the literature by addressing this common and frequently debilitating disorder in an utterly current, highly practical, and wholly compassionate manner.

"Most important book of my life."anonymous Stop Picking on Me is the definitive guide on Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder (SPD) How to Make Peace with Your Critical Self & How to Change your Lifestyle To Finally Heal the Phenomenon of Nervous, Obsessive, Compulsive and Habitual Skin Picking. This is the most comprehensive life-saving book ever written on the topic. You will gain overwhelming Understanding, Answers, Courage, and Hope. Learn about what you "do" and why you do it. Then learn how to eradicate breakouts, and stop your compulsion to pick. Mary-Margaret ''anand sahaja'' Stratton, is the Founding Mother Healer of Excoriation Disorder. She is an Essene Minister, ''Certified Raw Food Nutritionist,'' Instructional Designer, and ''veteran'' of Twelve Step philosophy. Long before the DSM identified the condition, anand wrote a ground-breaking book and shared it for free online, along with creating the forum, StopPickingOnYou. Now years later, she shares her approach to find radical recovery which has kept her one hundred percent pick-free through holistic means: mindful techniques, behavior modification and especially natural nutrition - a whole foods diet. She is living proof that changing your life can affect your brain chemistry, make you happier AND less likely to succumb to OCD behaviors. Revised with over 400 pages of content. *How do you stop picking? *Stop Picking Pimples? *Stop Picking Cuticles? *Stop Picking Your Face? *Stop Peeling Split Ends? *Stop Picking at In-Grown Hairs? *Stop Picking at Scabs? Do you truly want to stop, but can''t seem to quit? If so, this is the book for you. It contains the comprehensive knowledge, proven effective tools, tips and treatment strategies, including Habit Reversal and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Dermatillomantia can be cured. And teaches you the nutrition connection that few pharmaceutical-trained doctors cover. This book hits covers physiological, philosophical and psychological methods to remove unwanted anxious obsessive compulsive impulsive thoughts and actions. OUTLINE: Appetite for Resurrection Secrets for Skin SuccessWhat Is Going On? Diagnosis, Related Disorders, Know Skin, Healing Community, Therapies Why Me? Hypothesis: Physiological, Psychological, Genetic, Elimination, Toxins, Hormones, Diet, Psychological, and Metaphysical Triggers What Can I Do? Support, Eat Right, Supplement, Skin Superfoods, Skin-Friendly Diet, Food Triggers - Hydrate, Habit Reversal, Tips, Twelve Step, Musical Choices, Home Spa, Affirmations What Products Should I Use? Cleanse, Ingredients, Additives Can I Be Healed? Resolution, Shame, Guilt, Forgiveness, Slipping Appendices Resources, Reading, Friends and Family ALSO LOOK for the Companion SPOM Workbook - available on Amazon! Keywords: picking skin, addiction, picking at my skin, picking at skin, stop skin picking, pathological skin picking, acne scars, pick at skin, skin pick, dermatillomania, compulsive skin picking, csp, ocd, skin picking, neurotic excoriation, Skin Ailments, Skin Diseases, treatment alternatives for skin picking, skin picking tips, skin picking advice, skin picking 101, skin picking for beginners, skin picking for dummies, skin picking remedies, skin picking cure, skin picking therapy, skin picking cures, skin picking treatment, skin picking adults, how to overcome skin picking, how to stop picking skin, Angela Hartlin, forever marked, dermatillomania diary, Proven Tips, Definition, Signs, Symptoms, Stop Skin Picking, Causes of Skin Picking, Compulsive Behavior, Skin Ailments, Skin Care, Anxieties & Phobias, Substance Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Pain Management, Health, Fitness, Dieting, Counseling & Psychology, Psychological, Dermatology, Alternative Healing

The Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, 2 volume set, provides a comprehensive reference on the phenomenology, epidemiology, assessment, and treatment of OCD and OCD-related conditions throughout the lifespan and across cultures. Provides the most complete and up-to-date information on the highly diverse spectrum of OCD-related issues experienced by individuals through the lifespan and cross-culturally Covers OCD-related conditions including Tourette’s syndrome, excoriation disorder, trichotillomania, hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and many others OCD and related conditions present formidable challenges for both research and practice, with few studies having moved beyond the most typical contexts and presentations Includes important material on OCD and related conditions in young people and older adults, and across a range of cultures with diverse social and religious norms

Discover How To Overcome Your Skin Picking Disorder For Life!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device!You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to understand and overcome your skin picking disorder for the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from a skin picking disorder and throw away their personal and professional success because of there own skin issues and the self-consciousness that comes with it. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been apart of their mindset for so long.The truth is, if you are suffering from a skin picking disorder and haven't been able to change, it's because you are lacking an effective strategy and understanding of where the dermatillomania is coming from and what steps you need to take. This book goes into where skin picking originates, what goes on in your brain, heart, and body when a picking urge rises up, and a step-by-step strategy that will help you free yourself from skin picking and help you take control of your life.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... What Is Compulsive Skin Picking? Causes Of Skin Picking And How It Happens Who Suffers From Compulsive Skin Picking? How To Finally Overcome Compulsive Skin Picking For Life Take action right away to overcome your compulsive skin picking by downloading this book, "The Ultimate Skin Picking Cure Guide: How to Overcome Compulsive Picking and Dermatillomania For Life", for a limited time discount!

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FOREVER MARKED: A Dermatillomania Diary is a first hand account of a young woman, Angela, who suffers from a silenced illness. This is a ground- breaking true story that describes her struggles, which include depression, anxiety, suicide, self- hate, isolation, but mainly Dermatillomania... the skin picking disorder.

A short, snappy guide written from one picker to another. Free from technical mumbo jumbo and gloomy psychobabble. For those who want to get straight to it. With light hearted humor and silly illustrations to make you smile in spite of your demons! Skin picking disorder is also know as dermatillomania, excoriation disorder, or compulsive skin picking. It usually manifests in the form of repetitive touching, scratching, picking or digging at one's own skin. Basically- if it dominates your mind, stops you from doing certain things and makes you miserable in any way- then that is all the diagnosis or definition you need and this book will be really rather useful. Lived experience can be more valuable than any advice a "professional" might give you- so I thought I would share my top-tips with you. Cut out all the nasty, exhausting and expensive mistakes you might make by following incorrect advice.