6. Hair Pulling
At least 2.5 million Americans regularly experience trichotillomania, pulling their hair. According to the Cognitive Therapy Center at Rush University, trichotillomania is a neuropsychiatric disorder. Psychologists believe individuals with this condition could be affected by genetic dispositions in addition to internal and environmental triggers. The TLC Foundation maintains that hair pulling is a multi-dimensional disorder that calls for a multi-dimensional approach. Firstly, they suggest pinpointing the factors involved in the urge to pull hair. Next, look for other ways to respond to hair-pulling triggers. Doctors are becoming more aware of trichotillomania, so medical help is more widely available.
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