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Which are the symptoms of Trichotillomania?
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Symptoms of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a mental disorder characterized by the irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair. It is classified as an impulse control disorder and can have a significant impact on a person's daily life. The symptoms of trichotillomania can vary in severity and may include:
- Compulsive hair pulling: The primary symptom of trichotillomania is the recurrent and compulsive pulling out of hair. This can occur from any part of the body where hair grows, such as the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body areas.
- Tension or anxiety before pulling: Individuals with trichotillomania often experience a build-up of tension or anxiety before engaging in hair pulling. This tension is relieved temporarily by the act of pulling out hair.
- Pleasure or gratification: Hair pulling is typically accompanied by a sense of pleasure, gratification, or relief. This reinforces the behavior and makes it more difficult to stop.
- Loss of control: People with trichotillomania often feel a lack of control over their hair pulling. They may have unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce the behavior, despite negative consequences.
- Visible hair loss: Prolonged and repetitive hair pulling can lead to noticeable hair loss or thinning in the affected areas. This can cause distress and embarrassment, leading to social withdrawal or avoidance of certain activities.
- Preoccupation with hair: Individuals with trichotillomania may spend a significant amount of time thinking about their hair, examining it, or searching for specific hairs to pull. This preoccupation can interfere with daily functioning.
- Attempts to conceal hair loss: Due to the visible consequences of hair pulling, individuals may make efforts to hide their hair loss. They may wear hats, wigs, or use makeup to cover up bald patches or thinning areas.
- Feelings of shame and guilt: Trichotillomania can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, or embarrassment. Individuals may feel ashamed of their inability to control the behavior or may be embarrassed by the visible signs of hair loss.
- Physical complications: In some cases, trichotillomania can result in physical complications such as skin infections, repetitive strain injuries, or damage to the hair follicles.
- Emotional distress: Living with trichotillomania can cause significant emotional distress. Individuals may feel frustrated, anxious, or depressed due to the impact of the disorder on their self-esteem, body image, and overall well-being.
It is important to note that trichotillomania is a complex disorder, and symptoms can vary from person to person. Some individuals may experience mild symptoms that are easily manageable, while others may struggle with severe symptoms that require professional intervention. If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of trichotillomania, it is recommended to seek help from a mental health professional for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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Anxiety, confusion, despair, diffidence, insecure, pain, pleasure.
Posted May 21, 2017 by Ksantamariar 600
Personally, I believe the worst part of this disability/disorder are having a pulling fit where you go into a trance and once you snap out of it you see the damage that you've done. The feelings that come with that are the worst and it's hard to come back from that and start over.
Posted Jun 14, 2017 by Jfeint87 325
Hair pulling, depression.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Katlyn 1400
Having bald patches, especially if your a women having a image to look up to, and trying the keep up with what society says we should look like.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Lucyeleanor2601 2620
Walking around bald, people thinking I have cancer
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Debra 300
Hair loss. Especially during middle school. It's very harmful to self confidence and can cause you to be reclusive.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Kathryn 450
Irrational and incessant desire to pull one's hair out. For some, this is linked with anxiety or stress. For others, like myself, it is an impulse in itself, no matter my mood. It's like my head burns and itches and screams for relief, which can only come when a hair is removed with the root from a certain spot.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Shirley 2150
Hair loss and bald spots are the primary symptoms of Trichotillomania, but secondary symptoms can also be quite severe. Secondary symptoms include anxiety, depression, shame, social withdrawal, stress, and suicidal thoughts, just to name a few.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Ellen 2161
Not having hair is very limiting. Getting rid of the anxiety would be so great.
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Michele 990
Stress and boredom are the main symptoms.
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Grubz10 300
The urge to pull is the defining symptom of trichotillomania, so it makes sense that it would also be the worst. Without the urge, many who suffer from trichotillomania would not pull, although there are also many who pull out of habit. The urge to pull can be manifested as a tingling or itchy sensation in the skin where the hair follicle is, and doesn't go away until that area is pulled (some people only have to pull a few hairs, others pull handfuls). Trichotillomania doesn't have many symptoms, so the one major symptom is has is clearly the one everyone who suffers from it wishes they didn't have.
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Sari 2050
Inability of hair folicle to re-grow new hair after years of pulling damage. Plenty of psychological stress and anxiety related to feeling "bald" or "ugly."
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Theresa 970
Worst symptoms are constantly pulling any hair on your body and not feeling satisfied. I pull, I regret it, I get upset and stressed because I pulled so I pull more.
Posted Aug 12, 2017 by Catswithtatts 1650
Feeling like something else has taken over your mind and body and you have no choice in the matter. I will get up from a movie I am enjoying to go pull. I will get out of bed, even when tired, to go pull. It's like you are possessed during these moments. You are not able to control it, and if you try to fight it, you struggle in ways you cannot imagine are humanly possible. So you give in, then you feel like a failure. It's the opposite feeling of pulling. Pulling makes you feel good, even when you feel bad. Not pulling when you want to pull, makes you feel awful. You cannot even enjoy the win because you know you didn't actually win. You still lost.
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Cynthia 1502
The bald spots, And having to cover them up
Posted Oct 2, 2017 by HNG 100
The anxiety and depression. I hate leaving my house because I can’t cover up my baldness without a hat, and I have to wear fake eyelashes.
Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Tiffany 400
Bald spots, sore spots and urges. Trichotillomania(TTM)Awareness and other Facebook groups were created to help encourage others suffering the same.
Posted Oct 19, 2017 by Felicia@Face2FaceSpa 2000
I really wish our hair grew back quicker, as the bald spots are very limiting, and wearing a wig is uncomfortable. It keeps me from enjoy simple things like sports, swimming and even having someone play with my hair. I'd rather twirl my hair 24/7 than pull my hair even half that.
Posted Oct 20, 2017 by bennersk 2190
Twirling or playing with hair to point of bordering on obsessive where the hair begins to recede or thin out, and pulling out body hair leaving bald patches. Triggers may be boredom, anxiety, or even things like texture of the hair, or feeling the folicle at the end of a loose hair can all trigger pulling.
Posted Dec 17, 2017 by Hannah 1000
excessive hair pulling, bald spots, depression, anxiety, shame, embarrassment
Posted Dec 19, 2017 by Addison 400
Repeatedly pulling your hair out, typically from your scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes, but sometimes from other body areas, and sites may vary over time
An increasing sense of tension before pulling, or when you try to resist pulling
A sense of pleasure or relief after the hair is pulled
Noticeable hair loss, such as shortened hair or thinned or bald areas on the scalp or other areas of your body, including sparse or missing eyelashes or eyebrows
Preference for specific types of hair, rituals that accompany hair pulling or patterns of hair pulling
Biting, chewing or eating pulled-out hair
Playing with pulled-out hair or rubbing it across your lips or face
Repeatedly trying to stop pulling out your hair or trying to do it less often without success
Significant distress or problems at work, school or in social situations related to pulling out your hair
An increasing sense of tension before pulling, or when you try to resist pulling
A sense of pleasure or relief after the hair is pulled
Noticeable hair loss, such as shortened hair or thinned or bald areas on the scalp or other areas of your body, including sparse or missing eyelashes or eyebrows
Preference for specific types of hair, rituals that accompany hair pulling or patterns of hair pulling
Biting, chewing or eating pulled-out hair
Playing with pulled-out hair or rubbing it across your lips or face
Repeatedly trying to stop pulling out your hair or trying to do it less often without success
Significant distress or problems at work, school or in social situations related to pulling out your hair
Posted Jan 27, 2018 by Vee 2770
