Image to start a thread where each image gives a summary statistic from the Oxford BFRB Conference (all with alt text)

In September this year we held the first ever BFRB conference in Oxford. Here is a summary in numbers 🧵

#bfrb #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #trichotillomania #trichotillomaniasupport #dermatillomania #skinpickingdisorder #hairpullingdisorder #excoriation #nailbiting
#livedexperiencescientist

Hyperventilation is NOT anxiety
Palpitations are NOT anxiety
Stomach pains are NOT anxiety
Muscle ache is NOT anxiety

I could go on and on, but you get it: rule out anything physical first.

#LivedExperienceScientist
#Cardiac #Asthma #AcidReflux #DigestiveIssues #LongCovid #ImmuneSystem #GP

Hey Clare. I love your tag #livedexperiencescientist . Would love to use it, if that's ok. Also, can't wait to learn about BFRB. So many of my children cases present with this. Hvala puno.

There are plenty more things I wish more people knew, but here are my top 6: #bfrb #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #trichotillomania #trichotillomaniaawareness #dermatillomania #skinpickingdisorder #hairpullingdisorder
#livedexperiencescientist #mentalhealthawareness