Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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Dermatillomania?

kokokitty
kokokitty
I was browsing the OCD forum. Trich and OCD usually go hand in hand.

I thought my chronic skin picking was because of trich.

So is it possible that I have dermotillomania AND trichotillomania??

Like I have talked with other members, I have scars all over my arms, chest and breasts where I constantly pick at pimples, pores, the skin, the tiny hairs, etc.

I really need to find some therapy. I am self diagnosing myself now. I don't know if I have these disorders, but I do know what I do to myself on a daily basis.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I certainly have both... I think they tie into each other so much, they're almost one disorder. Regardless, I am a hair-puller and skin-picker. Good luck in therapy!
deleted_user
deleted_user
me too, I have both. It is some sort of obsessive grooming disorder I think. I pick at scalp scabs, squeeze zits, tear up the skin around my nails until it's bloody, pull hair,tweeze hair- I even pester family members to clip nails,pull nose hairs,ect,ect...(nose hairs on other people send me over the edge,lol ).

2 things that have helped me soooo much- change your light bulbs to a lower wattage ! You won't be able to see as many imperfections on your skin. And get the sugar out of your diet. The sugar causes a yeast to grow on our skin that triggers us to pull and pick...
deleted_user
deleted_user
the trichotillomania learning center (trich.org) might list a specialist in your area. I suggest going to a therapist with experience in trich and picking.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A lot of us here (most, probably!) suffer both trich and derm. Very common.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
I used to have dermotillomania as well as trich when I was younger. I'd tear little chunks out of my scalp that were a bit bumpy, then I'd tear out the scabs. Not sure how I stopped.... I wish I knew so I could pass it on. Most likely I outgrew it? Or was sick of the blood. Now I guess I have it super mildy, like to pull out ingrown hairs. But I guess no more than anyone else. My sister has a mild case of dermo, she pulls at the skin around her fingernails quite badly.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have both as well and it is definitely possible to have dermatillomania and trich. There are a couple of groups on DS for dermatillomania: one is called "Dermatillomania" and the other is "I have Dermatillomania" They aren't part of the support groups but they are listed under 'my groups' If you check out my profile, I am members of both. I think it would be awesome if we got our own support group on DS but I am not sure how to go about making that happen.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i would try contacting with a psychiatrist.
they really help you understand your condition..and put you on medications if you need any.
psychologist just are their to talk to you...but psychiatrists are actual doctors...and have been informed of all psychological disorders. i currently have one...and he has really helped me :)

here to help!
~Sadie
callmesue
callmesue
Get someone who can help you identify your triggers. Learn your body and put preventive methods in place. Don't isolate. Keep talking and sharing and learning. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Good luck and keep coming back.