Trichotillomania

wolf · 05-04-2005, 10:57 AM

Get thee to a behavioral specialist. Meds are half the job ... the seemingly goofy strategies that will keep her from pulling her hair out (and moving onto things like cutting) are the other half.

stellamerteuil · 05-06-2005, 04:10 PM

Trichotillomania, like cutting, is one of those disorders that is very hard to treat if the patient isn't willing to change. It's part meds, part behavioral therapy. Contrary to what sufferers say, they DO have a choice in the matter of pulling out their hair, it's just extremely hard to break the habit. I suggest a serious therapy regime from a therapist who is trained in behavioral therapy. Your neice will also have to be willing to work very hard at helping herself. It's a tough battle, but it is possible to win.

05-04-2005, 10:57 AM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Get thee to a behavioral specialist. Meds are half the job ... the seemingly goofy strategies that will keep her from pulling her hair out (and moving onto things like cutting) are the other half. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-06-2005, 04:10 PM	#2
stellamerteuil Recruit or Something Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 4	Trichotillomania, like cutting, is one of those disorders that is very hard to treat if the patient isn't willing to change. It's part meds, part behavioral therapy. Contrary to what sufferers say, they DO have a choice in the matter of pulling out their hair, it's just extremely hard to break the habit. I suggest a serious therapy regime from a therapist who is trained in behavioral therapy. Your neice will also have to be willing to work very hard at helping herself. It's a tough battle, but it is possible to win.

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