by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Sep 13, 2012 | Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania
Amino acid therapy is an incredibly effective way to correct the underlying neurotransmitter imbalances that are present in those with trichotillomania as well as many other disorders. However, the proper administration of amino acid therapy is critical to its...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Sep 6, 2012 | Managing Trichotillomania
The primary neurotransmitters that govern most of the body’s functions are serotonin and dopamine. These two neurotransmitters act as a system to inhibit or increase the flow of information in the nervous system. Tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is usually...
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 | 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 | 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...
