#wolf biters

[fightclubrat]

wolf biter fingers: before & after a shower

[windy-waves]

Thoughts

The worst part about having a bfrb (body focused repetitive behaviour) is that people don’t see it as a problem, but as a gross habit.  Sure, nail biting can be a habit. But it can also be something else. Something more. For me, I think it’s something more. I’ve been doing it on and off for as long as I can remember. Since I had teeth, basically.  I haven’t talked to my doctor seriously about it so I’m basically self-diagnosing myself as having BFRBs. Two. Onychophagia (nail biting) and dermatophagia (skin biting). I do both when I’m under stimulated or over stimulated. It makes me hate myself. Sometimes the only way I can stop is if I wear gloves or put bandaids all over my fingers. To a lesser extent I also have onychotillomania (nail picking). I know I’m not alone in this, which is comforting. Here on tumblr we’re called wolf biters. Perhaps one day we will no longer be. 

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Me: sure I'll cut the onions

Fingers: *screams*

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Fingers: what are you doing

Fingers: ow. Stop.

Fingers: why do you do this

Me (whispering): im sorry

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When you bite the joints of your fingers and they get too stiff to bend...

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What are your favorite bandages/finger cots, etc to use on your fingers to stop biting or to cover up sores?

[anxiousindignation]

I'll still hold your hand if you have dermatophagia. I have it too and I understand the shame. ❤

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Hello.  My name is Anna and for as long as I can remember I've been struggling from something called Dermatophagia.  However, untill recently, I've had no idea that this crazy thing I do where I bite my hands for hours on end untill they are raw and bleeding even had a name.  No one should have to suffer through something and think that they are alone.  This blog is dedicated to bodily compulsive disorders, but especially Dermatophagia or Wolf Biters.  Please follow and share to raise awareness for Dermatophagia and similar disorders.