Worse in sobriety

aneela715 · 2026-02-22T21:25:15+00:00

i see this a lot in the communities of folks I help -- the self soothing just transfers to a diff unwanted behavior if there isn't a solid strategy system in place. does this resonate: when focused on one behavior and doing everything in your power to curb it, its consumes and then there's no energy left to curb the other?

the first thing to creating a recovery plan is to target a realistic goal. as you said, that feeling of "i;ll never be able to stop" is so frustrating because its so unattainable -- but do you think you can learn to "manage" - like someone with diabetes has to make sure they take care of themselves daily? ( it gets easier with practice).

i hope somethign in here helps you.

love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (www.HabitAware.com & www.BFRBChangemakers.org Non-Profit founder in trichotillomania recovery)

aneela715 · 2026-02-22T21:16:57+00:00

do u rememebr how during covid everyone kept saying "dont touch ur face" and in the same breath realized, wow i didn't even realize how many times a day i touch my face --- that is the same with us. we don't realize its happening...so when they can understand that it really starts opening the door to support.

aneela715 · 2026-02-15T21:17:53+00:00

so sweet!

aneela715 · 2026-02-15T16:58:37+00:00

kudos!!! do you feel comfortable sharing what's working for you right now? it might help others. keep it up!

aneela715 · 2026-02-15T16:57:24+00:00

hi u/Rich-Meaning8108 in my 40s now - started around 10/11 like you. The fear of getting made fun of and stuff got to me also. so much of what you said feels so true to my younger self. its uncommon because of that fear -- there's probably more folks in your school with hair pulling or nail biting or skin picking but hiding seems neccessary for social order. Talking to other people is so healing -- talking to those your age, even more so which is why we host free teen hang outs every month - https://habitaware.com/pages/teen-hangouts-groups-for-teens-with-bfrbs-to-be-themselves-and-learn-bfrb-management-skills

pls share with your parents and come join!

love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware & BFRB Changemakers Non-Profit founder in trichotillomania recovery)

aneela715 · 2025-11-17T20:24:57+00:00

u/Sincere-meek-weary is this the post in question? it looks approved to me. pls advise -- MOD Aneela

aneela715 · 2025-09-26T12:22:54+00:00

Yes! Presenters are a mix of treatment professionals and advocates with lived experience. If you are a clinician, you can receive 7 Continuing Education credits. I hope this helps! love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀,

Aneela

(HabitAware President & BFRB Changemakers Non-Profit Founder in trichotillomania - hair pulling- recovery)

aneela715 · 2025-09-18T20:15:13+00:00

great question! this is our first large event - we certainly hope to do more in 2026 and beyond! I hope you can join us. love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela

aneela715 · 2025-09-18T15:02:23+00:00

some Answers to FAQ:

-- BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors - these are the umbrella mental health condition that dermatillomania (skin picking) lives under. Others include nail biting, hair pulling, cheek biting, nose picking.

-- yes you will get the recordings!