Trichotillomania: Information for Health Professionals

Welcome to the section of our website dedicated to health professionals. Whether you are treating someone with an OCD related condition, body focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) or are looking for information to share with your healthcare provider, we hope you'll find everything you need via the links below. If you have any questions after reading, please contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. After speaking with a healthcare professional about their BFRBs, our ... VIEW POST

Stop pulling your hair out

Pulling your hair out doesn't have to be part of your life Tired of covering up, wasting hours pulling, then spending longer styling your hair to try and hide the damage? It's time to put all of that behind you now and start being the best YOU you can be. Check out our tips and diet pages for ideas on how to stay pull free. More people than you might think pull hair from their scalp, using any method possible to conceal it.  Hair pulling is really nothing to be ashamed of, and ... VIEW POST

a friend told me they have a hairpulling problem

How do I help It can be really difficult to tell someone you pull your toenails, hair or eyelashes out; so if your loved one has confided in you it's a good sign that they really care about you. Repay the complement by showing them you understand and won’t judge. Many people go through life without discussing pulling with their partners and family. If you suspect someone you care about is pulling their hair, maybe you could take the first step and mention it. You needn't ask directly, but ... VIEW POST

Trichotillomania Blogs

Pull freedom for life IS achievable. Make an appointment for a video chat so we can explain more. Read about people who have achieved permanent pull freedom and others who manage it on an ongoing basis. Want to post about your own unique journey resisting pulling? We highly recommed this trichotillomania forum, unusual because it is not a pity party but a blueprint for recovery. Realising that other people feel the same can have a motivating effect. Here we plan to list some links to ... VIEW POST

How can I stop pulling my hair out?

I know it's crazy but it's just so compulsive that I can't stop pulling out my hair and eating the roots. How can I stop? If other people have this disorder and have managed to stop pulling, how have they done it and why can't I? These are the questions we all asked when we found others on the net who had trichotillomania but weren't pulling. There's no easy answer but it is possible with the support of others on this site. Keep a diary and make a note of how high your urges are ... VIEW POST