Great sources for trichotillomania support

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At http://stoppullinghairout.com, we talk a lot about the physical approach you can take to stop pulling hair out.  The clients we’ve seen achieve dramatic results have corrected their neurotransmitter imbalances and properly adjusted their diet.

But there is always the issue of psychological support.  And we want you to make sure you’re aware of the various websites and bloggers who are out there doing a good job to lend support and allow people to talk about trich.

It’s trichy

This is a great blog, and it’s trichy gets a lot of positive feedback.  She recently posted pictures of herself, showing how she’s looked through the years.  Very brave.  She also talks about different approaches she’s tried to stop pulling hair out.  Check our comments on the section – we had some comments on NAC.

TrichWorld

This is a unique social network for people with trichotillomania.

Pulling out hair

Another blog, with lots of people visiting and leaving messages about their own stories.

Pulling out hair (It’s a different blog.)

A blog run by Penny, in which she states:  I started OnTrich (a trichotillomania blog) to try and raise awareness about hair pulling, and also as a way to help me deal with my own pulling. I’m a 23 year old girl from the UK and I’ve been pulling for 13 years. Get in touch if you want to chat or need any help – I love meeting people here.

It’s a great blog and she encourages guest bloggers.

Trichotillomania Learning Center

This is one of the biggest and most respected sites out there.  Founded by Christina Pearson, her motivation to launch the site was not unlike those of other bloggers in this post:  “After years of suffering alone, Christina set out to change the world for hair pullers and skin pickers.”

The TLC does have information about trichotillomania support groups.

We are always on the lookout for other great resources we can post on our blog.  If you know of other great sites, please let us know!

Who’s to blame for trichotillomania? Not you.

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We visit a lot of different trich blogs.  As we try and educate people about why they can’t stop pulling hair out, we see a common theme:

People just blame themselves for trich.

We don’t think that’s fair, and we know it’s not right.  Because the simple fact is that anyone suffering from trich would stop pulling hair out immediately if it was as simple as saying, “That’s it.  I quit.”

But it’s not.  Because with trich sufferers, there is another culprit who should be blamed.  We encourage you to read on, and find out how the blame game should be played with trichotillomania.

Why pointing fingers will help you stop pulling hair out

We are definitely a culture of finger-pointers.  Just look at our political system for a perfect example.  It’s easy to pass the buck and blame the other guy for your problems.

In this case, however, it’s warranted.  Because you’re not the problem.  You’re not the only one who is telling yourself to pull.

It’s your body.  More accurately, it’s the neurotransmitters in your body.  Of the two main types of neurotransmitters (excitatory and inhibitory), one is significantly off-balance.  And because they’re out of whack, a chemical imbalance is making you want to pull your hair out.

So don’t go dumping on yourself.  You didn’t ask for a neurotransmitter imbalance.  These were the cards you were dealt – so don’t drown in negativity.  You can’t; not if you’re going to get better.

And just how exactly will you get better?

Stop pulling hair out by getting your body in line

Okay, you understand the problem. The underlying cause for trichotillomania is a neurotransmitter imbalance in your body.

But now the onus is on you.

Now is it’s up to you to take the steps necessary to get your body in line.  What will that involve?  It’s simple.  It starts with setting up a phone consultation with Dr. Chad Oler of the Natural Path Health Center.

During the 30 minute phone consultation, you’ll review your history and your goals, and then Dr. Chad will set up a specialized program designed just for you.

What’s included in that program?  That really depends.  Generally it involves taking supplements, which are part of the amino acid therapy to help rebalance your neurotransmitters.  You may also need to make some dietary modifications.

In every case, the exact program is different.  That’s a big reason why we’ve been so successful.

So now the ball is in your court.  We’ve identified the culprit behind your inability to stop pulling hair out – your body and its neurotransmitter imbalance.  Now it’s up to you to take the next step and correct the problem.

Trichotillomania relief for Lacey and hope for her son

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Say hi to Lacey.  She’s another example of how balancing neurotransmitters helped a trich sufferer stop pulling hair out.

Lacey has been using Dr. Chad Oler’s approach to rebalancing neurotransmitters.  She was referred to us by NeuroAssist.com.  “I research treatment for Trichotillomania every so often to see if there have been any breakthroughs in treatment,” she said.  “Last time I was surfing the internet, I found NeuroAssist’s website and was referred to Dr. Oler because he does phone appointments.  There were no providers in my state.”

She feared trichotillomania would be passed on to to her son

After suffering from trich for 28 years, Lacey was desperate for a change – and not just because she wanted the pulling to stop for herself.  She also was thinking about the health of her son.

“I had constant and uncontrollable urges to pull my hair,” she said.  “At times of stress or fatigue, the urges would get worse but they were always there.  I’ve pulled for 28 years with no end in sight.

“I’d read that it could be passed along to kids and I was determined not to enter my 40s with this, and also not to pass along the ‘behavior’ to my 4-year old son.  That would have been my worst nightmare!  But, I could not stop no matter how hard I tried to wish or pray it away.”

Different approaches to help stop hair pulling – none worked

Lacey had tried many different approaches in the past.  “Conventional meds did not work,” she said.  “I also tried hypnosis and that did not work either.”  After a brief phone consultation with Dr. Chad, she decided his approach sounded right.

She’s been using Dr. Chad’s approach since June 22^nd, and the results have been amazing.  “The urge to pull is gone.  I am not trying to undo a 28-year habit, but I can stop myself now if my hand wanders to my head.  I really feel I am cured and I feel optimistic that I can control trich through supplements and diet.”

Lacey now has renewed peace of mind.  “The best part is that I know I do not have a mental illness now – a weight has been lifted,” she said.  “And I know that my son will not inherit trich, because if he has a neurotransmitter deficiency, we can address it right away.  This is a miracle!”