by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Aug 13, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, People with trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
Neurotransmitters are a class of chemical messengers in the body that help regulate, either directly or indirectly, most of the other systems and functions in the body. Most people have heard of several common neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Apr 9, 2015 | Managing Trichotillomania, Trichotillomania causes
The underlying cause for the urge to pull in many people diagnosed with trichotillomania is neurotransmitter imbalance. There are many possible causes for this underlying imbalance, but stress of some sort often initiates the process and will cause an increase in the...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Mar 12, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Trichotillomania causes
I am often asked if there is a correlation between serotonin and pulling hair out or between serotonin and the urge to pull hair out. This question usually stems from the fact that most of the medications prescribed to those with trichotillomania are selective...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Feb 26, 2015 | Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania
Many medications and drugs that are prescribed for trichotillomania and other disorders related to neurotransmitter imbalance have their effects by manipulating the release or re-uptake of neurotransmitters in the brain. Stimulants, such as amphetamines (i.e.,...
by Stop Pulling Hair Out | Jan 20, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, How to stop hair pulling, Managing Trichotillomania, Support for trichotillomania
A search of the internet for ‘trichotillomania treatment’ brings back over 149,000 results. This can make the search for a viable trichotillomania treatment option very difficult, if not downright impossible. However, upon closer investigation, you will find that...
