Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) include actions such as hair pulling and skin picking that unintentionally cause harm without major concerns about appearance. Although individuals with BFRBs may experience frustration due to physical damage, their behaviors often relate to emotional management and sensory needs rather than aesthetic worries. In contrast, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by an intense obsession with perceived flaws in one's appearance, which are often minor or unnoticed by others. Understanding the motivations underlying these behaviors is essential for effective treatment.
BFRBs are repetitive behaviors like hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting that cause unintentional physical harm, generally not driven by significant appearance concerns.
While people with BFRBs feel frustrated by physical impacts, their behavior often resembles an effort to manage emotions, satisfy sensory needs, or regulate internal experiences.
In contrast, Body Dysmorphic Disorder involves a persistent, distressing preoccupation with perceived defects in appearance, leading to obsessive behaviors and social avoidance.
Understanding the motivation behind these behaviors is crucial as it guides effective treatment strategies tailored to the specific needs of individuals with BFRBs or BDD.
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