Is trichotillomania a sensory disorder?
It is also important to make the distinction that trichotillomania is not a sensory processing disorder, but rather that the presence of a sensory processing disorder may precipitate the onset of trich. As Dr Penzel reminds us, trichotillomania is a complex disorder, requiring a multifaceted approach to treatment.
Is trichotillomania a coping mechanism?
Hair pulling is a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, boredom and other emotions. The behavior is often trancelike – characterized by a compulsive urge to pull out hair on the head, face or other parts of the body. It is a disorder medically known as trichotillomania.
How common is Trichomania?
According to an article in the American Journal of Psychiatry , researchers estimate that trichotillomania affects between 0.5% to 2% of the population. Trichotillomania appears to be equally prevalent among males and females during adolescence. However, adult females are more likely to report the condition than males.
Is trichotillomania a tic?
Common motor tics include eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, and facial grimacing. Vocal tics may include throat clearing, coughing, and sniffing. Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior in which a person pulls out his or her hair, usually from the scalp, eyelashes, or eyebrows.
Is trichotillomania related to ADHD?
As such, trichotillomania is regarded by some researchers as a ‘body focused repetitive behavior’. Trichotillomania can occur in conjunction with a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
How do you replace hair pulling?
Buy a fidget toy. *
- Find other things to do with your hands such as knitting, crocheting, or cross stitch.
- Wear a hoodie to bed as a barrier to pulling.
- Go see a psychologist that performs cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Try hypnotherapy *
- Make small reasonable goals.