Trichotillomania
Ron,
I have two referrals from Psychiatrists:
One is for
Trichotillomania which, as you know, has to do with anxiety and depression. I have researched several reference books including Hammond, Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Medical Hypnosis by Walberg and approximately 10 other books I have and the internet. What other morbidity coexist to create this compulsion?
The client has already contacted me and is aware that hypnosis is the only way she can quit and her husband is behind her.
Would you please help by pointing me in the right direction and I’ll take it from there…
Thank You,
Trichotillomania
Female, 33 years old and has pulled her hair for as long as she can remember. She can remember when she was about 5 pulling her hair when her mother was twirling her own hair while sitting on the couch. Her mother has pulled hair but very rarely, primarily a twirler. She will pull eyelashes occasionally if loose and out of place and eyebrow as well.
The hair pulling has become progressively worse over the years and she pulls many at a time now versus at the beginning, the one hair she pulled had to be course and have a particular texture. She has never smoked or drank alcohol. 2 Children by C-Section and refused pain medication other than the local given.
I have not done a complete intake yet and she’s working on scheduling appointments as not to conflict with work as much as possible.
I hope this helps.
Thank You,
My Comments
Well, Bruce this should be fun. I mean that in an interesting way. Start with why she thinks hypnosis is the only thing that w3ill help and why she is coming for hypnosis at this time after all these years.
Five points:
1. Ask her to write down three things she want you to say to her.
2. Do regression to the before the hair pulling started.
3. Have her to talk to her subconscious mind and ask if the autonomic nervous system has a reason for pulling the hair and will it consider slowing down or stopping?
4. Ask her what will change in her life when she stops pulling her hair. Be sure she comes up with something.
5. Direct suggestion You are an adult – it is OK to let go of childish things. As a child we do what we see our parents do, as you did with your mother. You are a responsible adult with children of your own. You will stop when you decide and set a good example for your children.
Watch the bleep video scenes 9&10 so she can see how her mind is working.
Another reference that might help you.
TRICHOTILLOMANIA (HAIR PULLING) INFORMATION : You might get “The OCD Workbook – Your Guide to Breaking Free from OCD” by Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D. and Cherry Pedrick, RN.