Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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Some questions ??

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I was wondering if anyone knows of any Trich specialists in British Columbia Canada... I live in Prince George. I want to know if any of you have been to a specialist? Or if they exist? What do you guys find personally helps? I always feel like there is an underlying issue to do with what triggers or causes Trich. How do you guys feel in general during the day? Is there a medication besides an anti depressant that helps? Please let me know anything that you do that helps you in any way at all! Everything is appreciated, im so happy knowing im not going through this alone!
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I went on trich.org to see if there was anyone listed there, but only found someone in Toronto. I thought that you might be able to call though and they might be able to direct you to somewhere in your area. It would be worth a try! Best of luck!

Toronto
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Peggy Richter

Offers medication and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with trichotillomania.

2075 Bayview Ave., FG21a
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
416-480-6832
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Read through the discussions, and you will find that some people have had success with different medications. You might have to look at a specialist willing to work with you with trich. They may be in a different field.
Trichworld is another website that has people all over the world who might know of a support group/network near your location as well.
Knowing you are not alone is a big relief and sometimes, just being able to talk on line about what's happening with your trich can give you relief.
Welcome aboard!
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