by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 21, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Support for trichotillomania
We work with a lot of people that suffer from trichotillomania. Many of them have tried all sorts of behavioral techniques to help them either become more aware of their pulling or to make it more difficult for them to pull. Results seem to vary dramatically with...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 7, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania
Most people that pull out their hair – whether it be from their head, eyelashes, eyebrows, arms, legs, armpits or pubic area – don’t talk about it. Many don’t want others to know about their pulling and will go to great lengths to hide it from others. There are...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 26, 2016 | How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, People with trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research, What is trichotillomania
If you or someone you know is dealing with the severe urges to pull, pick and/or bite associated with trichotillomania and are looking for answers, it first helps to understand what trichotillomania is and what resources are available. Understanding Trichotillomania...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 18, 2016 | Adrenal Function, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
Psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be very effective at dealing with the behavioral aspects of trichotillomania and the urges to pull. In fact, many people have found psychotherapy invaluable to help them stop pulling their hair and/or...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 13, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania
Increased urges to pull (hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, skin, etc.) are the tell-tale symptoms associated with trichotillomania. While there are many possible imbalances that can cause these urges, clinical research suggests that the most common underlying cause is...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 25, 2016 | How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Relaxation
There are many possible causes for the neurotransmitter imbalances that can lead to the symptoms associated with trichotillomania, including increased urges to pull. Some of these causes we can’t control, including genetic susceptibility. However, one of the most...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 8, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania
We help people correct their underlying neurotransmitter imbalances in order to reduce their urges to pull. Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that act as chemical messengers; if they don’t function right, a person can experience all sorts of symptoms, including...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Feb 25, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania
Amino acid therapy can be incredibly effective at helping to eliminate hair pulling by addressing the underlying neurotransmitter imbalances that lead to the intense urges to pull in many people. The exact underlying neurotransmitter imbalances that cause the urges to...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Feb 9, 2016 | Adrenal Function, Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Trichotillomania causes
Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common considerations for anyone experiencing chronic fatigue, lethargy and/or chronic illness. Your adrenal glands are often referred to as your ‘fight-or-flight’ organs, as they help the body respond to stressors. Even though you...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jan 28, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Managing Trichotillomania, People with trichotillomania
When someone presents with symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance – symptoms including depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome and/or Parkinson’s disease – the main system that is affected is the serotonin-catecholamine system...
