Trichotillomania help

This type of treatment plan would help the trichotillomaniac to become aware of their thought patterns that precede pulling a strand of hair. If these thoughts are arrested in time the patient may be able to resist pulling. This type of therapy would likely also help the patient to substitute other behaviors for the hair pulling. If the person normally pulls at the hair while idly watching television, for example, he or she may be encouraged to cross stitch or play with a stress ball during television time.

There are no medications used for the specific treatment of trichotillomania. Because low serotonin levels may be one of the causes of Trichotillomania, antidepressants such as Paxil or Prozac are sometimes prescribed jointly with cognitive behavioral therapy. Such medications are not usually used as the sole form or treatment.

When all else fails, it may be worth it to try hypnotherapy.

Unfortunately, some trichotillomaniacs may never consider themselves "cured" and must find ways to cope with this disorder. The following are a few things that may help.

• If stress is a trigger for hair pulling, try stress reduction techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, a warm bath.



• As silly as it may seem, wearing gloves may help.



• Find accountability partners in the people around you. Have them let you know when you are unconsciously pulling hair.



• If bald patches bother you, get professional consultations for wigs or hairpieces.

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