What is Trichotillomania Hair Pulling

Trichotillomania (TTM) or "trich" is an impulse control disorder characterised by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, beard hair, nose hair, pubic hair, eyebrows o...

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I'm starting NAC
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I finally built up enough courage to ask my mom to take me to the doctor to get NAC. My pulling worsens by the day, the normal stresses of everyday life have become overwhelming. I hope this helps me control myself, we'll see.

Any advice? Or prayers?
That'd be great..
Posted on 11/06/09, 01:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/07/09  4:58pm
" WELCOME. There is a lot of younger people with this issue. Us older folks are so glad that you are reaching out at a younger aga and there is actually help out there. When we were young there was nothing. With hope there is always possibilities. This website if WONDERFUL and people are very supportive. Please keep asking questions, seeking answers, reaching out for help. You can beat this!! I have met people that have conquered/controlled their trich. You can too!!!

NAC is over the counter and can be found at a health food store. You should check out this website for more information.
http://www.trich.org/ you can email the founder personally and she has a schedule for us trichsters to follow. The trich community has been excited about the benefits of NAC. I wish you luck with it if you to try it. "

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