Do i have this disease?
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btw how serious can this disease get if left untreated?
also..ever since i was little ihave plucked out my dogs black whiskers...i dont do it as much anymore tho
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If your embarrassed then quit doing it.
I don't have a clue what that T disease is, but I'd say you have OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is fairly common. Read up on it.
Yes I do feel you have this disease and forget being shy or embarresed you must go as soon as possible to your mom and ask her to take you to a doctor. You might kill yourself one day if you are bored for more time.! Save yourself and go to a doctor.
you may have it, and yes it can get very serious, just google it and look at the pictures, it can turn ugly, tell your mom and go see a doctor soon, i hope you can get better!
You have the dreaded Facepickers Disease. After you get done with your eyebrows, you will pick your eyes out.
The only known cure is to chop off your fingers.
This could just be a nervous tick. Try swapping it out for another less harmful to yourself habit, like clicking a pen. It's worked for me, I used to pop my neck constantly, but now I click a pen constantly.
Yes, and it is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can be treated in a similar fashion. You shouldn't be ashamed, it is fairly common. Talk to your doctor about it, he will be able to help.
What Is Trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania (pronounced: trik-oh-till-oh-may-nee-ah) is a type of psychological condition that involves strong urges to pull hair. The condition is fairly rare - statistics show it affects only 1% to 3% of the population, although new research suggests that the rate of hair pulling may be around 10% or higher.
Trichotillomania affects about twice as many girls as guys. Most people who have trichotillomania develop the condition during adolescence. But it can start when a person is as young as 1 year old.
People with trichotillomania pull hair out at the root from places like the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or pubic area. Some people pull large handfuls of hair, which can leave bald patches on the scalp or eyebrows. Other people pull out their hair one strand at a time. Some inspect the strand after pulling it out, or play with the hair after it's been pulled. About half of people with the condition put the hair in their mouths after pulling it.
How Do People Overcome the Hair-Pulling Urge?
Because trichotillomania is a medical condition, it's not something most people can just stop doing when they feel like it. People with trichotillomania usually need help from medical experts before they can stop. With the right help, though, most people overcome their hair-pulling urges. This help may involve therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
Therapists teach people with trichotillomania special behavior techniques that help them recognize the urge to pull hair before it becomes too strong to resist. The person learns ways to resist the urge so that it eventually grows weaker and then goes away.
Because the urges behind compulsive behaviors like hair pulling are so powerful, a person may feel more tension or anxiety when first trying to resist the urge. That's why it helps to work with an expert who can offer support and practical advice about overcoming the problem. Some doctors may prescribe medications that can help the brain deal better with urges, making them easier to resist. Medication therapy can help to correct the imbalance of chemicals in the brain.
Many people find it helpful to keep their hands busy with a different activity (like squeezing a stress ball or drawing) during times when pulling is the worst.
If you're worried about hair pulling, talk to a parent, school counselor, or someone you trust about getting help overcoming the problem.
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Salmon
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Have a look at this website.
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/trich...
It sounds as though you might have this. Talk to someone you trust and go to the Dr. with them. Write all your questions down before you go so you don't forget anything. It is OK to ask for help, there a many others out there just like you you don't need to be embarrassed. The Dr would have heard of this before. Good luck.
But one thing, please don't pull the dog's whiskers out, they need these to feel and sense things on the ground.
Hope you get some help.
Have a great day/night!
xx K
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