Does anyone else have Trichotillomania? How do you deal?

Question

How do you cope with this life-destroying disorder?

Have there been any breakthroughs in science, ie. a vitamin they've found that reduces symptoms or something?

Answer 1

Yes, i do. Have for over 10 years....

I forever and covering up my massive bald spot...

I would love to eamil with u as i have never talked to anyone with this b4 [e-mail]

Wow! I am so conforted to kow that there r others with this.

I can relate to what the girl sai about not having a cute haircut... I havnt been to the hair dresserin ages. More to the point, I quit being a hairdresser becasue of my baldness. Last time i went to one, i told them i had cancer, to explain my baldness... Horrid.. but i was so emabressed

My love to all

Answer 2

I started pulling at my hair when I was 9 years old. Everyone thought I was crazy and always made fun of me for having a bald spot. I didn't understand why I did it. My mom keeps coaching me and telling me that I can stop. But I can't. Never in my life have I been able to do my hair up all cute and make it look good. I always have these nasty little bald spots to cover up. I've been wearing pony tails ever since. I can't just let my hair down. I'm so sick of it. I would get mad at myself all the time for doing it. Sometimes someone comments on how bad of a hair day they're having and I'm just thinking.."You have no idea!"

Well, I'm 16 years old now and I still have trichotillomania. I've gotten used to it and I'm not ashamed now. People will tell you that you need a pill for it, but you don't. They just like to tell you you're crazy. I mean, look at the name tricho tillo MANIA - like we're insane or something. I'm sure there's a better reason to explain why I do it. It would be nice to know what it is. But for now, I'm gonna enjoy my life and I'm only as crazy as "I" want to be! lol  

Answer 3

Trichotillomania is caused by stress, so if you're going for the vitamin route, I would suggest picking up things that supply more dopamine and saratonin, if there are any non-medication ones that do. Also - this sounds crazy - but if you eat junk food, try to stop, and if you don't exercise much, try to. I know these are pretty much treatments for depression, but trichotillomania, though it IS considered a disorder, is very much a symptom. Not necessarily of depression, but of stress.

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 4

no, but therapy and possibly anxiety medications will help triggers. if you get down to why you are pulling, then you can help fix it.

i do it when i get really angry, or am just sad and dont know what to do to pass the time until im happy again.

good luck