Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior
Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) is a general term for a group of related psychiatric disorders that involve causing physical harm or damage to one's own body without any suicidal intention. These behaviors are not considered socially acceptable and can cause significant distress to the individual.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˈbɒdi fəˈkʌsɪv rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv biˈheɪvjər/.
Etymology
The term "Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior" is derived from the English language. "Body-focused" refers to the fact that these behaviors involve physical harm or damage to one's own body. "Repetitive" refers to the fact that these behaviors are repeated over time. "Behavior" refers to the actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli.
Related Terms
- Trichotillomania: A disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop.
- Dermatillomania: Also known as skin picking disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pick at one's own skin, often to the extent that damage is caused.
- Onychophagia: The medical term for nail biting, a common stress-relieving habit.
- Mental health: The level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
- Psychiatric disorder: A mental disorder or mental illness is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.
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