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Dermatillomania and Me. - The disorder I never knew I had

https://myanxiouslife.co.uk/guest-post-dermatillomania-and-me-the-disorder-i-never-knew-i-had/

An incredible opportunity to blog about my dermatillomania in order to raise awareness presented itself to me recently. Jo from mynxiouslife blog wanted to help me raise awareness and so I have opened up quite a lot about it and written about my dermatillomania. 

To read more plase visit: https://myanxiouslife.co.uk/guest-post-dermatillomania-and-me-the-disorder-i-never-knew-i-had/


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