Have you ever caught yourself biting your nails, pulling out your hair, or picking at your skin? You might have a Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB)! BFRBs are a group of…

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And, just like that, it’s 2023. In fact, it’s almost February. I’ve probably heard the phrase “this will be my year” uttered more times than I can count – all…

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If you have a fear of vomiting, even reading the title of this article might make you nauseas and want to stop reading. Continuing to read, however, could be the…

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Shame. That heavy pit of nausea in your stomach. The hot flush of humiliation and embarrassment on your face. The urge to withdraw and hide, to get out of there…