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How can i get rid of trichotillomania?
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Treatment: Clomipramine & SSRI's can be useful. Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy or hypnosis.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Several methods: There are also a number of other possible treatments for trichotillomania, although little in the way of medical research has been conducted to determine how effective they are. Psychotherapy is a talking therapy often used to treat emotional problems and mental health conditions. CBT may also involve behavioural txmt.. For children under 18 years of age, SSRIs- sertraline & prozac (fluoxetine) & clomipramine
Answered 5/6/2015
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