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Eating hair problem
Mam I have problem when Iam little tension or thinking about anything automatically my hand going to pull my hair and I'm eating it. Not regular some times Its happing with me. So can you help me to come Out of this problem.I searched in Google this disease called or Rapunzel syndrome. what is solution.
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Since when did you start noticing that you pull your hair and eat it when you feel tense. You can consult a psychologist and talk about what is making you feel tense. It is important to address what is making you feel anxious. A psychologist will guide you on how you can feel relaxed. Managing stress can help overcome hair pulling and eating.
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It is Trichotillomania, a disorder that involves recurrent, urges to pull out body hair.
The urges involve pulling out hair from the scalp, eyebrows and other areas of the body.
In India more than 1 million cases per year are reported.
So you are not alone.
It is curable.
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Treatment consists of therapy
Treatment options include counselling and medication, such as antidepressants.
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Ms. Komal Singh Parihar
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello there
I can understand what you might be going through. It might be hard for you to distract yourself from the provoking thoughts and to control this hair eating habit of yours. It might irritating you.
Don't worry, consult a good psychologist or a therapist as soon as possible.
You can also contact me and I will try to help you towards your recovery. Let's discuss your issues in detail so that you can get towards your solution.
Take care. Stay safe and strong. Everything will be alright. You got this!
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Dr. Charanya
Counselling Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Wellness greetings to you
This has wired into you neurologically..Have treated cases before with severe symptoms of the same . We name it Trichotilomania.. Don’t worry just get treated.This isn’t much big untreatable disease. Couple of sessions can get you out of the wiring.
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