Now, Schumer is speaking about the disorder for the first time.

“I think everybody has a big secret and that’s mine,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporter.

“Every time he touches his head I’m having a heart attack.”

Amy Schumer

Skin picking and nail biting can also be classified as BRFBs.

It affects more women than men and the behavior can come and go throughout one’s lifetime.

But why did Amy Schumer choose to finally reveal her life-long struggle with trichotillomania now?

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer