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I binge but i do not purge. i am emotionally unstable & i believe i have an obsessive compulsive behavior, i pull out & eat my hair. how do i stop?
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See a psychiatrist.: You are describing an Obsessive Compulsive behavior which includes, compulsive eating, trichotillomania, pulling your hair, anxiety when you try to stop these behavior. This condition can be treated with a combination of medications and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Your PCP can refer you to one.
Answered 3/8/2015
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