by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Oct 27, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
In a previous post we discussed the studies that have been done regarding the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of trichotillomania (N-acetylcysteine and Treatment of Trichotillomania). It is known that NAC increases the concentration of glutamate (an...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Oct 6, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
We talk at great length on this site about how neurotransmitter imbalance can greatly impact your urge to pull and that correcting underlying imbalances is the key for many people to stop pulling. I just came across an interesting article that may provide additional...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Sep 1, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
The following is a compelling story from one of our clients: “I was diagnosed with trich in 1st grade and I’ve pulled every 1-3 days since then. By the time I found Dr. Oler I was 17 years old and had pulled out all my eyebrows, eyelashes and about 50% of the hair on...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 4, 2011 | Managing Trichotillomania, People we helped stop pulling hair out, People with trichotillomania
I had a follow up the other day with a client that came to us with trich. She had been pulling since she was 13 years old (she was now 37) and had tried numerous techniques and treatments over those 24 years to stop pulling, including numerous medications. Here is her...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jun 30, 2011 | How to stop hair pulling, Trichotillomania causes, Trichotillomania research
This post has to do with the optimal sequence we follow to help people get to their goals. In regards to neurotransmitter related disorders, there is a definite sequence that works best. The serotonin and/or catecholamine system has a role, either directly or...
