Trichotilliamania???

K, so this is that weird desease where you pull out your hair. gross, i know, but i think i have it... ewww. I do this often without even realizing it. its not usually not that much, but it has been occuring more and more regularly, also sometimes i start to pick at my eye brows and eyelashes. I read this article that said that people with the disorder may also pick at skin and bite there nails. I've been biting my nails all my life and i pick at the skin around them. So my question is this; I dont want this thing to get any worse, so should i go to a doctor or a counsoler or what? I dont think its that seriouse of a thing but if it could realy become an issue i would like to get rid of the problem now, rather than later. Thanks for any opinions!

Trichotilliamania???
go see your family doctor and then maybe a psychologist because that has something to do with your nerves. and if you don't realize that u are doing it then yes it is a problem and it needs to be addressed by a professional. because you should never hurt yourself conscientiously or unconsciously.
Reply:I have a good friend who pulls.


She hasn't sought help at all. She has her good and bad days. I wish she could read this. lives in AK. You are so brave. I have chills. My friend thinks she can take care of it on her own. but Ive read up on trich and what a lonely place trying to treat something that PhD who have to go to school and study forever intensely to try and understand it and they're getting there. Your my personal hero. Really!! Wow, I think you will kick this trichs *** and you will be just fine.Try taken a look at these sights and good luck on your journey :)
Reply:Saundra A. Maass-Robinson M.D., P.C.


Atlanta, Georgia


psychiatric doctor





she says:I have special interest and expertise in Trichotillomania.





some sites to help you:





http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/tr...





http://www.saundramaass-robinsonmd.com/





http://www.answers.com/topic/trichotillo...





http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/psyc...





http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001517.h...





http://health.enotes.com/childrens-healt...





whew!! so gudluck!