Am I developing Trichotillomania?
I have been diagnosed with Tellogen Effluvium (stress related body response in which hair follicles grow weak and fall out) and have been experiencing it since 3-4 years. But lately I've been pulling out hair follicles which have been loosened due to my Tellogen Effluvium and I constantly keep touching my scalp or brushing my hair to collect out the weak hair whenever I'm stressed out. Is there a possibility that I am developing Trichotillomania? How do I stop worrying about my hair fall and stop touching my scalp?
Hi @BlackCoffeeTears thank you for reaching out here 💜
That sounds rather tough... to confirm if it is a Trich, has to come from a professional but perhaps you can dig deeper to find the root cause of what triggers you to keep pulling your hair...
Is it comes from fear that leads to anxiety that drives you to pull?
Hopefully someone who has direct experience would help give further information about this ♡