Body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs ... As a result, the behaviors are often seen as little more than “bad habits” that could be stopped using willpower. Because of this misconception ...

BFRBs (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors) are related to obsessive compulsions, These include nail-biting, hair-pulling and skin-picking. In some cases, BFRBs are engaged in to decrease anxiety.

Ramsey said these children often adapt repetitive behavior. "Whether that be cars ... how those actions could be inappropriate or harmful, even if the child understands the basic concept of ...