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 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 | 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 14, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
I’ve written previously about the use of amino acid therapy as a way to eliminate the urge to pull in trichotillomania and have gotten several questions and comments about it so I wanted to revisit why this approach is so effective. Amino acid therapy is essentially...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 24, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
If you have been following our recent posts you should have a better understanding about what neurotransmitters are and how they are made. Up to this point, everything seems pretty easy and straight-forward; however, achieving proper neurotransmitter balance can be...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | May 17, 2012 | Trichotillomania research
Each neurotransmitter is made from a specific amino acid through a series of steps that require specific nutrients (called cofactors). Taking these amino acids and cofactors is the only way to improve neurotransmitter levels and function in the brain because the...
