Question 1

i have heard that taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) with also having trichotillomania makes it worse,  but it actually helps me, would there be a specific reason why?

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Anxiety and dopamine: The brain is a fascinating organ that we much to learn about.  Neurotransmitters are chemicals that produce function at the nerve cell level and more so we interact with our world. . Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine), (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is often used to treat add, and treat other diagnosis'.  Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) increases the dopamine.  Trichotillomania is classed  as an anxiety disorder responding well to serotonin while Dopamine can  make it worse.

Question 2

is there a relation between stimulants and trichotillomania?  ever since i started taking stimulants for adhd i have been pulling my hair to the point of breaking the hair and bald patches. i have tried different stimulants but they all seem to cause

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Maybe for you: Although this is not a common association with this classification of meds I can see it effecting you that way. Since they all enter the brain &amp; stimulate various nerve endings, these meds can amplify any  issue underlying your trichotillomania. It may be easier to manage if you are off stimulants.

Question 3

the current focus of my trichotillomania is my legs. my question is how to help heal the damage on my legs from plucking without prescriptions. some spots i caused deep cuts to. i just wanted to heal it fast dermatologically. not prevent just heal?

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: If you are constantly picking or pulling the hair on your skin, you might want to consult your dermatologist or family doc . As  for preventing the subsequent scarring, obviously avoiding the manipulation, the real source of the problem is best. As far as attempting to heal the traumatized areas, i would suggest using Aquaphor healing ointment 2-3 times per day to those sites.

Question 4

my eyelids hurt until i pull the lash that causes the pain out. it is usually near the skin and it is not trichotillomania the paincomes each month, right in the middle of each eyelid. i always pull so many lashes out that i end up with a huge bald spot.

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The : The issue is more likely related to the glands at the base of the eyelashed--i would see an ophthalmologist or an oculo-plastic specialist to evaluate and get you past this issue.

Question 5

what is trichotillomania?

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Pulling ur hair out.: It is an uncontrollable urge to pull or twist your hair out.
It is categorized as an impulse control disorder.

Question 6

how do you treat trichotillomania?

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CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and possibly psychotropic medications could be a good option.

Question 7

how can i cure my trichotillomania?

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Psychiatrist: Don't yell at me - i'm not saying you're "crazy", because you are not. If you had a stomach or nerve disorder you would go to a stomach or nerve specialist. When you have a compulsive disorder like trichotillomania, you go to a compulsion specialist, a psychiatrist, who will help you figure out why you are pulling your hair out, and suggest ways to help you stop doing it. Get the help you need.

Question 8

is trichotillomania something serious?

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It can be: Trichotillomania can be serious in the sense that if someone continues to pull hair out, it may cause social avoidance, which can then lead to other problems like poor self esteem, anxiety and depression.  If you have trichotillomania, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional.  There is hope and help out there.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of trichotillomania?

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Hair pulling: Trichotillomania involves hair pulling that results in hair loss, and the pulling doesn't stop after hair starts thinning out.

Question 10

is it possible that i have trichotillomania?

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If you meet the Criteria: See the article below. See a psychologist or psychiatrist or both for treatment if necessary. En.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/trichotillomania
trichotillomania is the compulsive urge to pull out ;#40;and in some cases, eat;#41; one&#x27;s own hair leading to noticeable hair loss, distress, and social or functional ...
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I have heard that taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) with also having trichotillomania makes it worse, but it actually helps me, would there be a specific reason why?

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Is there a relation between stimulants and trichotillomania? ever since i started taking stimulants for adhd i have been pulling my hair to the point of breaking the hair and bald patches. i have tried different stimulants but they all seem to cause

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The current focus of my trichotillomania is my legs. my question is how to help heal the damage on my legs from plucking without prescriptions. some spots i caused deep cuts to. i just wanted to heal it fast dermatologically. not prevent just heal?

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My eyelids hurt until i pull the lash that causes the pain out. it is usually near the skin and it is not trichotillomania the paincomes each month, right in the middle of each eyelid. i always pull so many lashes out that i end up with a huge bald spot.

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