1. Trichotillomania Learning Center we have worked closely with the world s leading researchers and treatment providersto create reliable and comprehensive information about trichotillomania. http://www.trich.org/

2. Trichotillomania Library trichotillomania Library. The ABCs of compulsive hair pulling Geoff's trichotillomania FAQ. When the pulling stops hair loss and regrowth http://www.irishlace.net/trichlibrary

Trichotillomania Library The ABCs of compulsive hair pulling. General reference Geoff's Trichotillomania FAQ When the pulling stops - hair loss and regrowth Ten things we can do Dictionary ... Trich, Food, and Skin Care , by John R. Kender, and Michael J. Grant. Summary Related documents: Introduction Grand Summary of Things That Might Be Helpful for Pulling (aka "the JK Diet") Scalp Care Regime Some thoughts and sympathy about trying dietary measures A final note about any ... Personal Experiences Biographies Mary in WI's story An anonymous success story Suggestions for coping Betsy's alternatives Cindy L's suggestions Kristine's open letter Porcialyn's suggestions for eyelash pullers Literary expressions Claire's Trich poem Claire's second Trich poem Trichotillomania in History Ancient Literature ... Humor (or Humour, for the rest of the English-speaking world ;-) Psychiatric Hotline URL: http://www.irishlace.net/trichlibrary/index.html Changes last made on: 24 July 2002 Contact: hair irishlace net

3. Trichotillomania Info and personal experiences on trichotillomania reality for people with the impulse control disorder called trichotillomania. It can be a very upsetting People with trichotillomania can pull from anywhere such as the scalp or http://www.expage.com/sarahtrichotillomania

Info and personal experiences on trichotillomania In our hectic, stressful everyday lifestyles we all use the term “I was literally pulling my hair out!” but this is living reality for people with the impulse control disorder called trichotillomania. It can be a very upsetting ordeal, having to deal with issues such as hair loss and bullying as a result. They may feel helpless and loose all self-confidence. People with trichotillomania can pull from anywhere such as the scalp or eyelashes, to leg and arm hairs. It is a frustrating experience for sufferers as loved ones try to help but simply do not understand, they may see it as a phase in which they should get over in time, but it can get worse instead of better. The nagging feeling in the stomach will just get worse and worse until you fell the relief and gratification of pulling the hair. I am 16, and have been pulling for 7 years now. Starting with my eyelashes it then lead onto my scalp hair. The funny stares on the bus and around town and schools are enough to drive anyone mad! I know people have it worse than me though but then I know that a lot of people haven’t been able to stop even with professional help. It scares me really that I may have it for the rest of my life but I know I will try my hardest. YOU CAN FIND HER BEHIND THE DOOR There was a little girl with eyes full of rain.

4. Trichotillomania The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the countrys oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness working to improve the Other http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/92.cfm

Other Mental Illnesses - Trichotillomania What is Trichotillomania? It is officially classified as an impulse control disorder, along the lines of pyromania, kleptomania, and pathologic gambling. What are the Symptoms of Trichotillomania? fact sheet index An increasing sense of tension immediately before pulling out the hair or when resisting the behavior. Pleasure, gratification, or relief when pulling out the hair. The disturbance is not accounted for by another mental disorder and is not due to a general medical condition (i.e., dermatological condition). The disturbance causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. How and When Does it Start? People often start compulsive hair-pulling around the ages of 12-13; although it is not uncommon for it to start at a much younger or older age. Frequently, a stressful event can be associated with the onset, such as: change of schools, abuse, family conflict, or the death of a parent. The symptoms also may be triggered by pubertal hormonal changes. Does Trichotillomania Lead To Other Problems?

5. Trichotillomania Learning Center Welcome to TLC! You Are Not Alone. trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc. WhatIs trichotillomania? trichotillomania is a neurological disorder. http://www.trich.org/v1/whatis.htm

Welcome to TLC! You Are Not Alone. Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc. Join us at the 11th annual TLC Retreat in September! 11th Annual TLC Retreat Sign up for Email News TLC Membership What is Trich? ... Volunteer Order Information online or print form Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc. 303 Potrero #51 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-457-1004 Fax: 831-426-4383 trichster@aol.com What Is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is a neurological disorder not just bad habit Excerpt from: Trichotillomania: A Guide (45 page guide to understanding and treating TTM) Trichotillomania is a term coined by a French dermatologist in 1889 to describe the compulsive or irresistible urge he saw in patients to pluck out their hair. The word trichotillomania is derived from the Greek thrix, hair; tillein, to pull; and mania, madness or frenzy. This name is somewhat of a misnomer in that people with trichotillomania are not "mad", "psychotic" or "crazy" as the name suggests. In psychiatry, trichotillomania is classified as an impulse control disorder as are conditions such as compulsive gambling, kleptomania (compulsive stealing) and pyromania (compulsive fire setting). 2-4% of the population may suffer from chronic hair pulling that's 8 million people

6. Trich - Introduction All your hair pulling questions answered. http://home.intekom.com/jly2

ez_codePath = "code/" document.write(""); showPermPanel('Pro', 180, 40) Amanda's Trichotillomania Guide - Introduction This Site The Web Get your own Search Engine Click here to see hits since Feb 2000 External links Warning: This site contains explicit references to the Lord Jesus - my Saviour and King! All the honour and glory and thanks for this site goes to God, who made it possible for me to do this. Praise His Name! VIEW MY GUESTBOOK SIGN MY GUESTBOOK JOIN TLCNEWS TLC has created TLCnews, an email list, to distribute useful information to the trichotillomania community. We hope that you will find this service to be informative, but not overwhelming. As we focus on encouraging new research on trichotillomania we need a way to inform our community about this process and any results that are found. Your inbox will not be full of messages from other people on this list because this is not an email support group. You will receive announcements only. You will receive nformation on: Scientific research reports, Research studies you can participate in, Conferences, retreats, Local networking events, Media appearances, New resources, books, organizations, and products, TLC Volunteer projects. To sign up just send an email to: TLCnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

7. Virtual Hospital: Trichotillomania For Patients. trichotillomania. Gary R. Gaffney, M.D., Associate Professor. University of Iowa College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Peer Review Status Internally Peer Reviewed. First Published 1995. Last Revised May 2000 Diagnostic Features. trichotillomania is stereotyped recurrent pulling of hair http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Psych/PatientEdMaterials/Tricho.html

For Patients Trichotillomania Gary R. Gaffney, M.D., Associate Professor University of Iowa College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed First Published: 1995 Last Revised: May 2000 Diagnostic Features Trichotillomania is stereotyped recurrent pulling of hair. The sites of hair pulling include scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, axillary, body, or pubic. Hair pulling tends to occur in episodes, exacerbated by stress, or conversely sometimes worsened by relaxation (e.g., when reading a book or watching television). The person generally feels tension before pulling hair, which is relieved by the pulling. All other causes of hair loss, including medical and dermatological must be considered and ruled out before the diagnosis of Trichotillomania is confirmed. Associated Features and Disorders Associated features of Trichotillomania include: examining the hair root; twirling it off; pulling the strand between the teeth, or trichophagia (eating hairs). Nail biting, scratching, gnawing, and excoriation may be associated with Trichotillomania. Persons with Trichotillomania may also have Mood Disorders (depression), Anxiety Disorders, or Mental Retardation. There can be histological findings. Biopsy samples may reveal short and broken hairs. Histological examination will reveal normal and damaged follicles. There should be inflammation in the affected area.

8. What Is Trichotillomania? Lots of teens don't think about losing their hair because it seems like something only adults need to worry about. But if you're a teen with trichotillomania, hair loss can be a serious reality. http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/trichotillomania.html

KidsHealth Teens Your Mind Mental Health Lots of teens don't think about losing their hair because it seems like something only adults need to worry about. However, if you're a teen with trichotillomania, hair loss can be a serious reality. Understanding Trichotillomania Trichotillomania (pronounced: trick-oh-till-oh- may -nee-ah) is a type of psychological disorder known as an impulse control disorder. Impulse control disorders are characterized by an uncontrollable urge, or impulse, to do something that can bring harm to oneself or others. People with trichotillomania repetitively pull their hair out at the root from places like the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes, sometimes causing baldness. Research suggests that trichotillomania affects between 1% and 2% of the population. Girls are more likely to have trichotillomania than guys. Kids and teens are also more likely to have it than adults. Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often go along with trichotillomania. People with OCD often have unwanted (and mostly untrue) thoughts that repeat themselves over and over and seem impossible to control. Having the unwanted thought creates a feeling of worry that is only relieved when that thought is followed by a certain behavior. For example, a person may keep having the thought that she has too many germs or is super-dirty in some way, and she may feel the urge to wash her hands over and over again. Only then can she relieve (for a short while) the uncomfortable feeling of being dirty. Because people with trichotillomania often report uncomfortable feelings that are relieved for a while when hair is pulled out, some doctors consider trichotillomania a form of OCD.

9. Pulling Hair Or Lashes? That's All In The Past, Come Join Our Community Where PU trichotillomania is a real disorder, causing individuals to pull out their own hair.This site is run by permanently pull free people with trichotillomania. http://www.trichotillomania.co.uk/

Home Contact Cure Questionnaire ... Online Coaching Could make you pull free Trichotillomania is a real disorder, causing individuals to pull out their own hair. This site is run by permanently pull free people with trichotillomania. We keep up-to-date of new advances and offer long-term, active support. A cure for trichotillomania lies within your own mind ... There are countless people who do conquer this disorder for life. Stay with our site for support, latest info and guidance. Hope for Hair Pullers ... Pull free? CAN BE! OCD Support Site and new, SKIN PICKING site Pull free IS a reality for hundreds of people who use this site daily. Trichotillomania is not a mania or madness, but a disorder which can be overcome. There is always someone here who can help or just listen. Positivity is our priority and our emphasis is on GROWTH. Please complete our questionnaire to help us understand you better. We will never pass on your email address or contact details to anyone without your consent.

10. BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™: Trichotillomania DSMIV-TR trichotillomania. Individuals with this Impulse-Control Disorder recurrently fail to resist impulses to pull out their own hair. Pulling hair may provide relief or gratification related to http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/trichotillomaniadis.htm

BehaveNet DSM-IV DSM-IV-TR Trichotillomania Individuals with this Impulse-Control Disorder recurrently fail to resist impulses to pull out their own hair. Pulling hair may provide relief or gratification related to tension experienced prior to the act. Diagnostic criteria for 312.39 Trichotillomania cautionary statement A. Recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss. B. An increasing sense of tension immediately before pulling out the hair or when attempting to resist the behavior. C. Pleasure, gratification, or relief when pulling out the hair. D. The disturbance is not better accounted for by another mental disorder and is not due to a general medical condition (e.g., a dermatological condition). E. The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Reprinted with permission from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. American Psychiatric Association Books and Other Media: Follow the hypertext link to purchase items online.

11. Psych Central: Trichotillomania Symptoms General symptoms of trichotillomania. trichotillomania. SYMPTOMS. Recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx96.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Trichotillomania SYMPTOMS Recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss. An increasing sense of tension immediately before pulling out the hair or when attempting to resist the behavior. Pleasure, gratification, or relief when pulling out the hair. The disturbance is not better accounted for by another mental disorder and is not due to a general medical condition (e.g., a dermatological condition). The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Criteria summarized from: American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition . Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Disorders Index Back Home We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here John M. Grohol Feedback Privacy Statement ... Site Map

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var nEditorialCatId = 167; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(''); Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help teens with trichotillomania teenswithtrichotillomania@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Messages Pictures ... Recommend This Group to a Friend You Are Not Crazy!! Nor are you alone! Fact: Trichotillomania is described as "an impulse control disorder marked by the pulling out of one's own hair. They came up with a name for it back in the 1800's! But even today, the medical community at large is unaware of how many people actually have this, how to treat it, or of how damaging it can be. Not just to our scalps or our faces or our bodies, but to our spirit itself, and all that stems from it. Shame, Fear, Embarrassment These are inside enemies. But that's not all. Ridicule, Punishment, Anger, Laughter These are just a very few of the outside 'enemies' many have. And worse, it is often our own family members who do the most damage. Education, support, and public awareness have started to shine a light on a problem so many have suffered from in silence, in shame, and in darkness. Come join us. Let's talk!

13. Trichotillomania Information Information about trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling) Links to themost informative sites on the web. Just what is trichotillomania. http://www.trichotillomania.dreamstation.com/

FREE WEB SITE HOSTING - dreamstation.com Web Hosting Service The Free Site Just what is Trichotillomania The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC, 1994) defines Trichotillomania as: Recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss. Increasing sense of tension immediately before pulling out the hair. Pleasure, gratification, or relief when pulling out the hair. Not better accounted for by another mental disorder and not due to a general medical condition (e.g., a dermatological disorder). Results in substantial distress and/or interferes with functioning. Not all patients who pull out their hair meet these strict criteria. In fact, many do not experience a growing sense of tension before pulling. Nonetheless, they frequently have a distressing problem that might very well benefit from treatment. Finding out I wasn't alone was one of the greatest days in my life. I love chating with others that suffer from this disorder.   I have put this site together to help take the work out of your searches, every link you need is right here.  I have spent years searching the internet (and still do daily) for the best information out there.  These are the sites, I have found to be the best on Trich, plus a few other added bonuses.

14. The Canadian Trichotillomania Page Support forums, message boards, and chats for Canadian trichsters. http://devoted.to/tanya

15. The Hair Pulling Habit A Trichotillomania Handbook For Teenagers, Parents And Th How to solve the trichotillomania puzzle. A book on trichotillomania support for teenagers, parents and therapists. By Dr. Ruth Golomb and Sherrie Vavrichek. http://www.hairpullinghabit.com

THE HAIR PULLING "HABIT" AND YOU How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle Revised Edition A guide for ... Parents Therapists Ruth Goldfinger Golomb Sherrie Mansfield Vavrichek Illustrations by Uri Yokel and Emily Condon-Douglas ISBN 0-9673050-2-0 This website was designed by JLY Computer Services , South Africa. For affordable, professional looking websites that work. Trichotillomania is the compulsion to pull our hair, pull you eye lashes, pull eyebrows, pull pubic hair, eat hair, hair disorder and is also called TTM or trich or hair pulling or hair pulling. Also trichotilomania. This trich or hairpulling book offers advise to teenagers, parents and therapists on how to treat hair pulling.

16. Introduction A detailed source of information for the treatment of hair loss conditions like androgenetic hair loss, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and trichotillomania. http://www.derm.ubc.ca/hairinfo/

Bottom Derm Web Contents University of British Columbia Welcome The Practical Management of Hair Loss site is intended to serve as a resource for health care professionals. The yellow navigation bars at the top and bottom of each page contain links to help you navigate this site. Note: While we encourage anyone to view the material presented here, we remind visitors that we are unable to respond to individual requests for medical advice. If you need help, you are best advised to seek the expert opinion of a Dermatologist in your area for any skin or hair disorder or problem you may have. Please give us your feedback. Send e-mail to: Top Derm Web Contents

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18. Index Information on panic attacks, obsessivecompulsive disorder, trichotillomania, social phobia, fear of public speaking, checkride anxiety, specific phobias, fear of flying, and performance anxiety. http://phobiacenterdfw.com

Phobia Center Of Dallas/Ft. Wort h A Division of Alternatives for Behavioral Change, LLP 1007 W. Mitchell, Suite 102 Arlington, TX 7601 and director of the Phobia Center. I have treat- ed over 4000 anxious people in my career. These years of experience mean you get treatment that is quick and effective. You will not waste time exploring issues not relevant to getting better. I treat adults and children using behavior therapy and cognitive- behavior therapy. You will learn skills for managing your anxiety and I will teach you how to recognize and change the types of thinking that perpetuate panic attacks and phobic avoidance, and/or obsessive-compulsive behavior. And I will teach you how best to use these skills in your own particular environment, not just while you are at my office. Y our chances of overcoming an anxiety dis- order are very high, but anxiety disorders rarely vanish on their own. I'm Clark Vinson , LCSW, and I have been treating phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive dis- order, trichotillomania and other anxiety disorders for over 22 years. I am the founder

19. Virtual Hospital: Trichotillomania For Patients. trichotillomania. Gary R. Gaffney 2000 Diagnostic Features.trichotillomania is stereotyped recurrent pulling of hair. The sites http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/psychiatry/trichotillomania/

For Patients Trichotillomania Gary R. Gaffney, M.D., Associate Professor University of Iowa College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed First Published: 1995 Last Revised: May 2000 Diagnostic Features Trichotillomania is stereotyped recurrent pulling of hair. The sites of hair pulling include scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, axillary, body, or pubic. Hair pulling tends to occur in episodes, exacerbated by stress, or conversely sometimes worsened by relaxation (e.g., when reading a book or watching television). The person generally feels tension before pulling hair, which is relieved by the pulling. All other causes of hair loss, including medical and dermatological must be considered and ruled out before the diagnosis of Trichotillomania is confirmed. Associated Features and Disorders Associated features of Trichotillomania include: examining the hair root; twirling it off; pulling the strand between the teeth, or trichophagia (eating hairs). Nail biting, scratching, gnawing, and excoriation may be associated with Trichotillomania. Persons with Trichotillomania may also have Mood Disorders (depression), Anxiety Disorders, or Mental Retardation. There can be histological findings. Biopsy samples may reveal short and broken hairs. Histological examination will reveal normal and damaged follicles. There should be inflammation in the affected area.

20. ALITd_front Personal story and forums concerning both selfinjury and trichotillomania. Some information. http://www.geocities.com/karap333/aLITd_front.html

To a L ight I n T he dark An information and support page for those who self injure. Self Injury takes many forms. Cutting, burning, hair pulling (Trichotillomania), wound interferance, scratching, punching, biting and many others. While most Self Injurers have have tramatic experiances earlier in their lives, it does not apply to everyone. Most Self Injurers are women. Many suffer from other forms of metal illnesses as well. Such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety. In the following pages you will find many resources for Self Injury. Some personal pages, support forums and message boards, and sites for those who love a Self Injurer. When all seems lost, And lights go dark, A soul in torment, Cries out for solace. Scanning the horizon, For some sign of hope, A dim flash arises, Invoking a feeling, Of support to come. Drawing you near, And easing your pain, A lighthouse appears, Its lamp shining bright, Illuminating the shadows, And bestowing the blessing of healing. ~by MDW (Thank you!) MOST of the Graphics and borders on entire site by~ See pictures and learn about Alaska!

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