I have trichotillomania since past 5-6 years And I eat the root sheath of my hair.

Question

Dear user. I can understand. Trichotillomania also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop. Types of therapy that may be helpful for trichotillomania include:
1. Habit reversal training. This behavior therapy is the primary treatment for trichotillomania. ...
2. Cognitive therapy. This therapy can help you identify and examine distorted beliefs you may have in relation to hair pulling.
3. Acceptance and commitment therapy.
I suggest online therapies. Take care.

K V Anand · Accepted Answer

Dear user. I can understand. Trichotillomania also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop. Types of therapy that may be helpful for trichotillomania include:
1. Habit reversal training. This behavior therapy is the primary treatment for trichotillomania. ...
2. Cognitive therapy. This therapy can help you identify and examine distorted beliefs you may have in relation to hair pulling.
3. Acceptance and commitment therapy.
I suggest online therapies. Take care.

Kaustubhi Shukla · Answer

lybrate-user, you must stop plucking your hair and eating the roots of your hair. It is advisable you undergo psychotherapy and counseling to learn how to relax, understand what is causing you anxiety (which is making you pull out your hair) and also learn ways to manage anxiety-inducing situations better.