i wanna find a support group for trichotillomania
2007-05-07 15:22:05 · 4 answers · asked by jewelz 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
hi, I used to pull out huge chunks of hair from my scalp and eyebrows so that my eyebrows were half-gone to fully gone. It was embarrassing when my parents noticed and I resorted to covering my eyebrows with eyebrow pencil, and as for my hair it wasn't really noticeable unless you lifted my hair to check underneath because I have thick long hair. So I guess I got lucky. I have stopped pulling eyebrows but still find myself plucking at hair growths from my chin and my hair once in awhile. Many people think its a psychological disorder (which it may very well be), due to stress or other issues, but for me I guess I just like the feeling of my skin breathing more than anything. Check out the link below, it may help. And don't worry you are not alone. Maybe try squeezing a stress ball or something to keep your hands and fingers occupied, or play an instrument or do some writing or have some other distraction when you feel the urge.
2007-05-07 17:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by hello_be_happy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try the link below sounds quite good or try searching google for trichotillomania support groups. I have this disorder among others and it has finally been controlled in the last few months. I had tried luvox prozac zoloft etc. Went on for ages trying to find a medication that would work. Finally we tried Anafranil (clomipramine). It has been the best one I have ever been on by far for ocd and even mood. All the desire to pull has been taken away and by stress has been reduced resulting in less pulling. I regularly see a psychologist and we talk about triggers and reducing stress etc.
Good luck to you and if u want to know any more about how i managed to stop u can email me at limousineorama@yahoo.com.au
2007-05-07 22:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I've found this site. There are links to different support groups and information about it. I hope that things improve for you and the first answerer.
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/trichpages/general.htm
2007-05-07 22:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of a support group, I'm trying meds. But if you find one let me know. I already have four perminate bald spots from pulling hair on my head.
2007-05-07 22:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by ragtad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋