Does anyone here have trichotillomania?

or know about it? I’m doing a paper on it and I have some questions that I need answered. if anyone can help that would be great! thanks!

Answer #1

Trich (pronounced trick )- short for trichotillomania. 1-5% of people have trich and it can be controlled with various medications plus possibly some behavior modification. Trich sufferers often say they feel a tenseness or pressure which is reduced or relieved by the hair pulling. Often a sufferer cannot resist the urge, and often doesn’t realize they are doing it. It is believed to be a brain chemical misfunction.

Hope this Helps. Good Luck

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