by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 23, 2012 | Managing Trichotillomania, People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
I recently received a call from a client that illustrates an interesting point when using amino acid therapy along with medications that work with neurotransmitters such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 16, 2012 | People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research
We talk a lot about how neurotransmitter imbalances can create a whole host of symptoms in people. The wide array of symptoms makes it difficult for someone unfamiliar with neurotransmitter metabolism to put the pieces together so they can figure out what they need to...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 9, 2012 | People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
Sherry’s story is unique in many ways. First, Sherry developed trich as an adult and only after years of high stress and insomnia. As many of you know, most people beginning experiencing the increased urge to pull associated with trich at an early age, typically...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 2, 2012 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research
Why Properly Balanced Amino Acid Therapy is Important We talk a lot on this site about amino acid therapy and trichotillomania and we have had remarkable success using this customized approach. However, I had an interesting client visit recently that...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jul 26, 2012 | People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research
I saw a client recently that contact me after trying many different medications over the past 20 years for trichotillomania, depression and anxiety, including several selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) – like citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac),...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jul 19, 2012 | People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
Our approach to correcting the underlying neurotransmitter imbalances that precipitate the urge to pull using targeted amino acid therapy is extremely effective – we’ve stated numerous times that we can help nearly 9 out of 10 people eliminate the urge to pull using...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jul 12, 2012 | People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania research
A concerned mother with trich asked me this question in a recent visit; I’ve been asked it and similar questions many times before, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to discuss what is known in regards to genetics and trichotillomania. Is it in your genes?...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jul 5, 2012 | People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
I started pulling when I was 7 years old (I’m now 24). I mainly pull my eyelashes, but occasionally pull my eyebrows or the top of my head. I don’t normally pull at work, but do at home, especially when I’m sitting in front of the TV. “I am very satisfied with...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 28, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
A recent client urged me to write an article about the prevalence of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in those that suffer from trichotillomania. She herself has both OCD-like tendencies, including ritual washing and bathing and obsessive fears about cleanliness,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 21, 2012 | People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
“I found Dr. Oler because I was looking for a way to stop pulling my hair. After 40 years of struggling with trichotillomania, and trying everything I could find to stop pulling, I was very excited to find the Stop Pulling Hair Out website. “If I wasn’t on...
