Untapped Potential Podcast
In this podcast, we dive deep into the nuances of living and dealing with a BFRB (body focused repetitive behavior) and how to UNTAP your potential in healing from one.
This podcast is brought to you by Raffaela Marie, a Dermatillomania Coach who knows from personal experience what it's like to struggle with a BFRB. On her quest to heal herself, she dove down the rabbit hole into human psychology and behaviour so that she could take this knowledge and experience and help others to heal as she did.
In a nutshell, she found what it takes to heal and it's not as impossible as most people think it is! Now she's sharing all her tips, strategies, and invaluable insights with the world on this podcast.
Untapped Potential Podcast
57: Is Chronic Skin Picking a Form of OCD?
Do you feel like chronic skin picking is more of a compulsion or like OCD rather than a behavioural addiction?
In this episode, Raffaela Marie dives into the nuanced relationship between chronic skin picking and compulsive behaviours, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, she explores how skin picking can function as a compulsive behaviour tied to control, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- How OCD shows up in skin picking patterns
- The role of control, perfectionism, and anxiety
- Why shame-free understanding is key to healing
- How to relate more compassionately to your urges
This is a must-listen for anyone questioning the root of their behavior or seeking a more informed, supportive path to recovery. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with OCD or simply suspect there’s more beneath the surface, this episode brings depth, validation, and direction.
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast
- 01:21 – Understanding Chronic Skin Picking as an Addiction
- 02:58 – Exploring Chronic Skin Picking as OCD
- 07:45 – The Role of Control in OCD
- 19:42 – Personal Experiences with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
- 28:29 – Healing and Moving Forward
- 30:15 – Conclusion and Call to Action