Advice of Trichotillomania

Art has kept my hands busy and become a true passion of mine.

by Kaeli

daily sport, like table-tennis and ice-skating

by Zsófi (Sophie)

Taking care of my skin

by Christie

Parents did nothing except make fun of me.

by TrichSucks

Using natural hair products on my scalp (i.e. Lush)

by Theresa

I've found support groups on Facebook.

by Krystle

Drop all the negativity out

by Christina

40 mg Prozac daily

by Meredith

Got a job

by Lucyeleanor2601

N-Acytlcholine (an amino acid supplement) is very helpful

by Kathryn

Wearing a head scarf in my worst condition

by Karen

I cut out most sugar and bread from my diet

by Alicia Ann

Shaved my head

by Tamara

Therapy

by Michele

Keeping your hands and mind busy

by Ellen

Thank goodness for false eyelash strips

by Lynne

Sounds corny, but having a partner who loves me unconditionally and supports me in this has worked wonders.

by Shirley

NAC and Inositol supplements

by Kaytee22

Kneadable Erasers

by B7j92

Prozac helped

by Amber

No one knows about me having this disorder

by SHRUTI

Paxil

by C

Accepting I may never get better and finding ways to cope with the symptoms.

by Elizabeth

Diagnosed at 11 months old

by Kathryn

Nailing a makeup look that covers my spots

by Sari

Wearing a wig

by Leesee206

Seeking therapy and support

by Vee

Stay optimistic always. It feels better.

by Btfreak

30 + days of regular Lithium

by Jen

Eating healthy & having a workout routine

by emilysmith114

Knowing I'm not a freak and having other people to talk to.

by Catswithtatts

Therapy

by gbrisson1962

My boyfriend living with me

by Brianna

telling my friends about the condition

by maayan

6 months of ketamine treatments

by LizzyElaineee

Hypnotherapy, meditation, mindfulness

by Alyssa

My dog helps me everyday to get up from the bed.

by Nea

not as stressed as i used to be

by Mary-Anne

Finding the right wigs

by Kath

Having my husband come to bed with my at night, because that is when the picking happens most. Even if he isn't ready for bed, him hanging around until I fall asleep is very helpful.

by Elizabeth

Wearing hair ties around my wrist. It keeps my hands busy and it doesn't look out of the ordinary.

by Melanie

I covered my mirror in my room.

by Lhuck

Keeping myself busy

by Christina

Started taking supplements: NAC and biotin

by Mae

track each pull

by milou

Went to OCD residential treatment at 32 years old.

by Kat

Educating myself

by Samantha

TENS unit

by Jeniah

Discontinued eating sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol

by dholohan

I am a wig queen!!

by Kaeli