r/Trichsters • u/Necessary-Arm942 • 21d ago

Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder) Research

Hi! I am currently working on a research paper to advance our understanding of trichotillomania. Your participation helps medical professionals and scientists develop better forms of treatment for the estimated 200,000 Americans with TTM. The questionnaire is a Google form (approx. 5 min long) that is open to everyone who has/had trichotillomania. The more people who participate, the stronger our research will be, so please feel free to share. Thank you for your time, you are making a difference :)  https://forms.gle/iB958cgTDpPbx5pZ8

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u/verdantthorn 21d ago

Done!

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u/Necessary-Arm942 21d ago

Thank you so much for completing the form! You're really making a difference by helping everyone who lives with trich :) I hope this research brings more awareness to trichotillomania, and teaches our medical professionals about what it is, and the best treatment options.

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u/verdantthorn 20d ago

If I had a nickel for every former therapist of mine who literally started looking up trich in front of me in shock and confusion at the first appointment, I'd have like 25 cents. Which isn't a lot as money goes, but ultimately it's led me to accept the disorder, manage it as best I can by myself, and just soldier on. The thing is, I don't think it's as rare as they say. We learn to hide our condition like superspies because of the associated shame and social penalties. 200,000 sounds like a lot but I would wager the true number is rather higher. Good luck with your research. It's sorely needed.