Marta Isibor | Derma Marta

Visiting lecturer @QMUniversity | Assistant psychologist #Addiction | #BFRB advocate @BFRB_UK_Ireland | Research #SkinPicking #Dermatillomania #BFRBs

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

My #qualitativeresearch of living with #skinpickingdisorder in Scotland is out! Hope it helps awareness & understanding of this secretive condition & other #BFRBs Thx for your support💚
#dermatillomania #trichotillomania #IPA
@QMUniversity
@BFRB_UK_Ireland https://t.co/IZEfECtKBI

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

Feeling stuck at the #assistantpsychologist gate shouldn’t be the norm. People are held back by systemic barriers — not lack of skill. My article explores👇
https://t.co/pTYGdXKJqZ
#Psychology #ClinicalPsychology #MentalHealth #DClinPsy #BPS #PsychologyTraining #Inclusion #Equity

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

Thank you @psychmag !
For anyone who’s felt frustrated, overlooked, or unsure of next step - this one’s for you. I hope the article sparks some conversations and that it resonates with those stuck at the pre-qualification stage! #clinicalpsychology #AssistantPsychologist #BPS

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

Stuck at the Assistant Psychologist gate…

@MartaIsibor with a plea for flexible, inclusive career routes.

https://t.co/mPl5xv1Zll

#PsychologicalProfessionsWeek

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

November is #Movember — a time to talk men’s health. Let’s include the unseen struggles too:
🧠Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (#hairpulling, #skinpicking, #nailbiting).
They’re not 'bad habits'.
They’re mental health.
#MensMentalHealth #BFRB #dermatillomania #psychology #skin

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

New research shows vicarious touch is common! 🧠
For #BFRBs this could mean:
1️⃣ Observing #touch may trigger urges
2️⃣ Interoceptive 'blur' between your body & others
3️⃣ Gentle vicarious touch could soothe, not trigger
🔗 https://t.co/Zm0IBiPZdu
#affectivetouch #touchmedicine

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

“I just need to feel right in my own #skin.”
For people with #BFRBs, that might be more true than we realise.
#Touch and #interoception — how we sense our body — play key roles in #emotionregulation and urge control.
#Bfrb #affectivetouch #skinpicing #dermatillomania #hairpulling

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

#ADHD and #BFRBs (like #hairpulling, #skinpicking, or #nailbiting) often overlap. Shared roots: impulsivity, sensory needs, and emotion regulation.
Understanding the link helps people find the right support 💙
#BFRB #MentalHealth #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #autism #stim

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

This #OCDAwarenessWeek, let’s remember:
#OCD and #BFRBs often overlap, but they’re different.
🧠OCD = anxiety-driven rituals
✋️BFRBs = sensory or habit-driven urges
Both are real. Both are treatable. Both deserve compassion. 💙
#BFRBawareness #EndTheStigma #BFRB #skinpicking

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s remember that #BFRBs (like #skinpicking or #hairpulling) are real mental health conditions — not bad habits. Compassion and understanding make a difference. 💚 #BFRB #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #dermatillomania #trichotillomania #skin

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💚 Day 7 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek 💙
Awareness doesn’t end here.
Keep sharing, supporting & speaking up - every voice helps break stigma.
Together, we can make #BFRBs better understood. 💚 #BFRB #dermatillomania #trichotillomania #onychophagia #excoriation #MentalHealth #awareness

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💙 Day 6 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek 💙
To everyone living with #BFRBs:
You are more than your struggle.
Progress, not perfection.
Healing isn’t linear — and you deserve kindness. 💙
#BFRB #YouAreNotAlone #community #skin #hair #nails #mentalhealth #mentalheathawareness #OCD #advocacy

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💜Day 5 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek 💜
There are ways to cope with #BFRBs
From therapy to small daily tools, progress is possible. Healing starts with compassion — not perfection.
#BFRB #skin #health #mentalhealth #therapy #skinpicking #hairpulling #nailbiting #CBT #HRT #mindfulness

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💛Day 4 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek 💛
#BFRBs often follow a painful cycle: urge → behavior → relief → shame → repeat.
It’s not about willpower. It’s not your fault.

#BFRB #shame #nailbiting #hairpulling #skinpicking #skin #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #psychodermatology

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💗 Day 3 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek💗
#BFRBs affect more than the body. They can impact emotions, relationships & daily life. These struggles are real — and so is hope. 💗

#BFRB #Stigma #trichotillomania #dermatillomania #psychodermatology #nailbiting #skinpicking #mentalhealth #skin

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

💙 Day 2 of #BFRBAwarenessWeek 💙
Myths fuel stigma around #BFRBs and stigma keeps people silent and ashamed.
The truth? BFRBs are real, common, and hard to stop - people deserve compassion, not judgment
#BFRB #EndTheStigma #hairpulling #dermatillomania #skin #stigma #skinpickjng

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

🌟 Today starts BFRB Awareness Week! I’ll be sharing a daily post to raise awareness about Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting & more).
Let’s break stigma + spread understanding. 💚 For info: https://t.co/f3gRqIhnKX
#BFRB #BFRBs #Skinpicking

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

@LizAtkin @ak310i @skinpick ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Liz Atkin @LizAtkin]

Do you experience #skinpicking #hairpulling or another #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviour #BFRB? I’m offering a special online drawing workshop for BFRB UK and Ireland, come and draw to relax and refocus these conditions, £10 1 Sept 7-8pm https://t.co/vPTBeNow95

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

Having my undergrad study on #skinpicking #attachment & #emotionregulation published after 8 years means a lot! Don't give up, don't compare yourself, follow your own path! 🙏💚
#dermatillomania #BFRB #BFRBs #skin #psychodermatology #compulsiveskinpicking
https://t.co/hRS9YAzlUe

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're raising awareness & highlighting importance of self-compassion and community for body-focused repetitive behaviours! If you pick/pull/bite your skin/hair, you're not alone!💚 https://t.co/1pVRhZdrLt #BFRB #BFRBs #MHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters

[Marta Isibor | Derma Marta @MartaIsibor]

Pls complete/share this #psychodermatology survey for @BSFcharity to study the link between #skin and #mentalhealth 💚 #Skinpicking often occurs alongside skin problems but is missed by Dermatology. Let's help change this! 💚 #BFRB #dermatillomania #BFRBs
https://t.co/JCOZ2MbSfl