--- product_id: 11710050 title: "Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop" brand: "annette pasternak ph.d.tammy fletcher m.a." price: "VT8513" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11710050-skin-picking-the-freedom-to-finally-stop store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop **Brand:** annette pasternak ph.d.tammy fletcher m.a. **Price:** VT8513 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop by annette pasternak ph.d.tammy fletcher m.a. - **How much does it cost?** VT8513 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11710050-skin-picking-the-freedom-to-finally-stop) ## Best For - annette pasternak ph.d.tammy fletcher m.a. enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted annette pasternak ph.d.tammy fletcher m.a. brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop ## Images ![Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PoHnwR5PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition for those who pick or have other BFRBs *by A***R on May 31, 2014* Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop by Annette Pasternak, PhD is a unique, holistic self-help book primarily written for those who compulsively pick their skin, but also helpful for those who pull their hair or experience other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). It is a huge addition to the literature, small as that literature may be.While Dr. Pasternak is not a trained mental health professional, with her degree in chemistry, she is trained as a health coach. Probably her most important qualification is that of a recovered picker. She has lived the pain, shame, trying a number of different things before finding a recovery plan that worked for her. She is very open about her own story, which most will appreciate.There are many helpful suggestions. While some can be found elsewhere, she focuses a good deal on diet (especially sugar), mindfulness, and meditation. She also encourages the use of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) which is tapping at meridian points. There is a link to a very well done Youtube video by Tammy Fletcher, MA, LMFT on how to do the EFT and apply it for skin pickers. While EFT lacks significant research support, I'd encourage folks to try it. It may be very helpful, with no significant risk if it doesn't work for you.Some of information presented was new to me, ex. that dairy can make acne worse. I still don't have a good understanding of Ayurveda, an Indian conceptualization of balancing of energies, but I'll put that on myself, not Dr. Pasternak.Overall, this is a very well written, compassionate guide for a variety of strategies that can be part of one's recovery plan. I will encourage my clients and others to read this excellent book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The next best thing to seeking actual therapy *by K***Y on February 27, 2015* I've been struggling with skin picking since before I can remember. I've also had acne from adolescence into adulthood which has only worsened the problem - it's as if they feed into each other. A few years ago my anxiety peaked to a point where I was forced to seek professional help, and I was diagnosed with panic disorder. Also having struggled with chronic depression, I went on SSRIs which did help. However my acne and skin picking seemed to become worse than it's ever been. I decided to take control of my life through diet, exercise and mindfulness to control my panic attacks from the source instead of living with the side effects from the drugs. Affording therapy wasn't an option for me so I spent the next few years reading as much as I could. I'm happy to say that I now live a very healthy lifestyle and am free of panic attacks and depression completely. However my skin continued to plague me. It wasn't until I decided to do an Internet search for "skin picking disorder" did I actually realize it was an anxiety related disorder. Made sense - anxiety has always been my #1 combatant. I also stumbled upon a therapy center in Los Angeles that specializes in skin picking disorders, but again a tight budget kept me from being able to go that route. I've read several books on Amazon but they were unhelpful and vague. I don't know why it took me so long to read THIS book. The author has actually struggled with the disorder herself and has attended the therapy center in Los Angeles that I was contemplating attending. So I decided to give one last book a chance before putting myself into therapy and in glad I did. This book has the most relatable, applicable, effective information I have yet to read anywhere on the Internet or in a book. She has done the research and seen the results with herself and her clients. Much of the diet stuff I knew already from my own research and learning, but she really covers the entire spectrum of emotional, mental and physical health to give you the best chance at fighting this thing. I've started putting most of what she has to offer into practice and am improving greatly. Even my setbacks aren't as upsetting as they used to be. I highly recommend this book!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by S***N on August 12, 2014* I found the book to be very helpful. ## Frequently Bought Together - Skin Picking: The Freedom to Finally Stop - Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Hair Pulling and Skin Picking - The Freedom Companion: for Stopping Skin Picking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11710050-skin-picking-the-freedom-to-finally-stop](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11710050-skin-picking-the-freedom-to-finally-stop) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*