Pulling out hair when stressed or angry is a surprisingly common coping strategy. Many begin in adolescence, eventually having to wear wigs or hats to cover up the problem. This book acts as a self-help guide, offering cognitive-behavioural techniques and other treatment options.

If you suffer from trichotillomania, this book is written for you, your family and loved ones, and the professionals who you might seek out to help you overcome your condition. Written by one of the leading experts in the field, the book reviews the latest medications and treatment options and offers simple and effective cognitive-behavioral techniques for controlling hair-pulling. Youill learn that you are not alone in dealing with this condition. Find out about symptoms and behaviors and other problems associated with trichotillomania, and learn how you can motivate yourself to change. The book explains how families and friends can help you and what you can do to reach out to the growing support community that exists on the Web and within national and local consumer organizations.