Question 1

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 2

how do you treat trichotillomania?

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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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Question 7

which system is trichotillomania related to?

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Multidimensional : Trichotillomania could be regarded as multidimensional or nervous system disorder. The hair pulling usually occurs to relieve built- up tension but can also result from other conditions. Abnormalities in central nervous system chemicals occur with the disorder.

Question 8

can wearing a wig help with trichotillomania?

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Therapy is: important - Consider  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy,  medications or hypnosis. I have seen wigs recommended both to improve appearance and therapeutically.

Question 9

what is the best way to fight trichotillomania?

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Combined treatment: Individual psychotherapy including using cognitive behavioral techniques as well as habit reversal training  involving learning to recognize situations where you're likely to pull and substituting other behaviors instead. medications often used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder may also be helpful including serotonin  specific reuptake inhibitors or the tricyclic antidepressant anafranil (clomipramine). 

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Question 10

can i tell me how i can manage trichotillomania?

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Get help: You may get  a lot better if you talk to a therapist or even work with a psychiatrist.  There are ways through talk therapy or medicines to alleviate your symptoms.  Some patients benefit from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or n-acetylcysteine. You should be able to find a therapist in the la area that could get you started!  get better soon with the resources that in your community!

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