Can Hair Pulling Cause Headaches? We get headaches because of inflammation or irritation of the structures that surround the brain. The hair pulling itself causes inflammation and irritation of the follicles that surround the brain and that causes headaches. The brain itself has no pain nerves but its surrounded by cells and tissues that do […]
Depression and Trichotillomania: The Vicious Cycle of Self Loathing and Hair Pulling
How are Depression and Hair Pulling Disorders Linked? Hair pulling can be the result of depression and it can also lead to depression! It’s a double whammy for a lot of us. Depression leads to hair pulling because it’s a coping mechanism. Hair pulling leads to depression because we hate ourselves for doing it. Here’s […]
What Is A Trichotillomania Toolkit?
I have had a kit like this for years and it’s really helped me a lot. The contents of the kit have evolved over time but my need for one of these has not. Everyone with trichotillomania that wants to stop pulling should consider keeping something like this around. Yours does not have to look […]
HabitAware Keen Bracelet FAQ – What Is This TRICH Contraption?
HabitAware Keen Bracelets FAQ For Trichsters. I have owned my Keen bracelets now for a year and I have answered a lot of questions about them online and in person at the BFRB conference. Keen has been an instrumental part in my recovery from trichotillomania. Keen is an awareness tool that I used to help […]
The Connection Between Trichotillomania and Anxiety – Cause or Trigger?
Do you know the Greek word for anxiety? It literally means to pull oneself apart! I’ve always found that interesting because anxiety certainly leads to pulling myself apart. Is Trichotillomania Related to Anxiety? Trichotillomania can certainly be related to anxiety for some people…and I am one of those people. Anxiety leads to hair pulling for a […]
How Do You Tell Someone You Have Trichotillomania? Read These 5 Tips First!
How Do You Tell People You Have Trichotillomania? Years ago I went to Google and asked, why can’t I stop pulling my hair out. I didn’t find out from a doctor, I found out from the internet. When I found out that I had trichotillomania I didn’t tell anyone at first because I was afraid […]
3 Benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD Oil) For People with Hair Pulling Anxiety
I’ve Been Taking CBD Oil For Trichotillomania I decided awhile ago I wanted to try CBD oil but it took me awhile to find a brand I would take because it matters. I had been reading so many good things about CBD oil but I was also reading that you have to make sure you […]
How Rosa Successfully Stopped Pulling Out Her Eyelashes and Eyebrows!
Guest Post On How Rosa Successfully Stopped Pulling Out Her Own Eyelashes and Eyebrows! I feel blessed that I was able to have Rosa tell her story on the blog. Rosa Vaguez has successfully stopped pulling out her eyelashes and eyebrows and they’ve grown back so full and beautiful that I really wanted her to […]
I Graduated! Associate In Theology Degree!
I’ve Got My Associate In Theology Degree! I graduated this last weekend with my Associate In Theology Degree! I may or may not go for a Bachelor’s later, I need a break to figure things out. I definitely want to take some Hebrew classes online first. I may go back to teach one of the […]
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