Having a mental disorder, including Trichotillomania, does not make you any less of a Christian, despite the popular controversy of mental disorders and the Christian faith. In fact, many people who suffer from mental disorders use their Christian faith as a form of treatment in the lifelong battle they are fighting. This paper will examine what Trichotillomania is, including the causes and symptoms, how a Christian who suffers from Trichotillomania uses their faith as a part of their treatment,
Essay The day Trichotillomania disorder came into my life is a day that will always stand out in my memory. Who ever thought that a typical day in 1st grade gym class would completely change my life? I have lived with Trichotillomania disorder for almost twelve years, and it continues to be a personal problem that I struggle to solve every day. However, through this, has come some of the most important life lessons that have helped mold me into the person I am proud to be. Trichotillomania is defined
She even believes that to be true with her Trichotillomania. Millie decided to search for the reason that God put Trichotillomania into her life. “The Lord showed me that I needed to give trichotillomania to Him. He would then be the One to help get me through my ups and downs. He gave me the strength that I needed to face life and handle my problems” (Mason 2008). Once Millie came to this realization she found that she no longer need Trichotillomania to be her friend in order to lift her moods
gone without pulling out her hair since she was 12 years old, she said. Rivers, a 19-year-old from Harrisville, Rhode Island who works in a local restaurant, has struggled with the impulse control disorder known as trichotillomania, the urge to pull out one’s own hair. Trichotillomania, often referred to as trich or TTM, was first documented by the French dermatologist, Francois Henri Hallopeau over 100 years ago and derives from the Greek words, “trich” (hair), “tillo” (to pull) and “mania” (impulse)
Excoriation Disorder, I have found it to be a serious problem where people suffered from constantly trying to “touch, rub, scratch, pick at, or dig into their skin, often in an attempt to remove small irregularities or perceived imperfections” (Trichotillomania Learning Center). This disorder occurs in kids and adults all over the world and in extreme cases, will cause severe scarring and distortion of the skin. Research has stated that there are at least 1 in 20 people who suffer from this disorder
Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior classified as an impulse control disorder which involves pulling out one’s hair, usually from the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes. Trichotillomania is the pulling of one's hair, resulting in a noticeable hair loss, although the cause is unknown, there are ways to overcome it. People with Trichotillomania will experience plenty of symptoms, although it is unknown why some even get it. The most common sign of trichotillomania is recurrent hair
Always checking the door to make sure it is locked or the oven to make sure it is off? Or washing your hands constantly? You might have a psychological disorder known as an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It has recently been found that 2.2 million Americans have been tested and diagnosed with OCD and is a common disorder affecting 1-3% of children and adolescents (Thomsen 5). OCD is known to be hereditary and the symptoms may spread out and begin to get worse at different times (Thomsen 2)
Just Checking by Emily Colas is a self-reflective, anecdotal compilation of short stories and memories with each story assigned a heading or title that often foretold whether the following explanation would be funny or profound. I was drawn to the book not only out of interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how it affects a patient’s way of living, but also because in doing initial research into the book, there was an editorial review from Dave Sedaris who happens to be one of my favorite
The Boy who couldn’t stop Washing written by DR. Judith Rapoport, published by Penguin books in 1989, containing 292 pages, deals with obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Rapoport is a psychiatrist who specializes in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this, book she reveals new drug treatments, new methods in diagnosis and behaviorist therapies. This is done through the study of her patients and their disorders. Rapoport has revealed this secret disease and hopes to bring and understanding
others facing trichotillomania. Researchers have estimated the prevalence rate to be between 1-3% across the developmental lifespan. However, this is likely a modest estimate. Shame and embarrassment are among the greatest affects of this disorder, often preventing people from being ‘out’ with their disorder, or from seeking treatment. Unfortunately, not much is known about trich and there is no
Trichotillomania (TTM) is classified as an impulse control disorder (Dia 2008). This disorder is characterized by the repetitive pulling of one’s own hair from any part of the body; the individual would have noticeable hair loss as well as personal distress (Flessner 2010). The features of this disorder also include the tension or uncomfortable feeling—for example, itch or urge—prior to pulling; and some might gain sense of pleasure, gratification, or relief after the pulling (Dia 2008). Trichotillomania
most common in adolescence and teenagers. It is rare to have either disorder first appear in adults. Different types of the disorders are Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Dermatillomania, Pyromania, Kleptomania and Trichotillomania. Intermittent Explosive Disorder, or IED, is the failure to resist aggressive impulses. IED results in serious assaults and property destruction and is usually out of proportion with Symptoms of ODD are anger, irritable mood, argumentative
1. On page 166 of our textbook, Keltner introduces Lazarus' theory of discrete emotions that interpret the variables in primary appraisals. In this situation, if person V were to choose between two jobs (Job A or Job B) based on happiness, according to Lazarus they would experience a primary appraisal, followed by a secondary appraisal. Primary appraisals are more innate and are based off of goal relevance and goal congruence. In the secondary appraisal, ego involvement occurs as well as values
The Guide for the Perplexed, Maimonides most well-known work, asserts that any Jew who believes that a person can lack free will is a heretic. He goes on to explain that, “According to this principle man does what is in his power to do, by his nature, his choice, and his will; and his action is not due to any faculty created for the purpose” (Ben Maimon, The Guide for the Perplexed, 1186, p. 286). This statement is supported by quotations drawn from many holy Judaic texts including Genesis, Genesis
concealer zoos use for the animals are drugs, most popular drugs are Valium, Prozac, and Antipsychotics. Valium is used more towards the animals that encounter the issues of anxiety and seizures. The drug Prozac treats animals with depression, trichotillomania, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder. Antipsychotics deal with psychotic disorders as well as bipolar
The APA classified sports gambling to cause kleptomania, pyromania and trichotillomania (hair pulling). The disease kleptomania is a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.(https://g.co/kgs/jXk929). The desire Piromania is an obsessive desire to set fire to things. The disease Trichotillomania means a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out body hair. Also, Gambling goes through the same
Addiction is the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice; to something that is psychologically or physically a habit. Addiction can be a form of severe trauma. Being addicted to something is not a good idea, it can cause a lot of negative effects as well as affecting your personality and health. There are many people that have addiction to a variety of addiction forms. From the “okay” to “most gross”, here are some types of addiction freaks, you might come across one day. Some people might
Self-harm is a growing and troubling trend. It’s a frightening disorder, in which an individual who feels hurt and/ or alienated, expresses their feeling through injuring oneself. ‘‘ [Self-mutilation is] without any conscious suicidal intent’’. As said by Whitlock: ‘‘Self-harm is a [severely] overlooked public health issue’’ (Whitlock, 2011). On the other hand suicide is the act of intentionally causing death to oneself. Compared to the other centuries these two issues have sparked
OCD and Nutrition OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder which affects 2.3% of the American population between the ages of 18 and 54. This condition is characterized by irrational or unwanted thoughts, obsessions, urge for repetitive rituals and compulsions. Symptoms usually start during early childhood or adolescence and the exact cause is still unknown. Some thought that OCD manifests due to personality defects and bad parenting, but this is not the case. OCD impacts
Alopecia How important is your hair? I know I am attached to mine because simply getting my hair cut is usually an emotional ordeal. Now just imagine not having any or having patches of baldness. This is what people with alopecia have to endure daily. So let’s take a look at what hair is, what is alopecia, the different types of alopecia, causes, treatments, and we will look at alopecia areata more closely. No matter what, every person has to deal with hair and /or lack thereof. Hair is produced