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Tables of Contents for Help for Hair Pullers
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Acknowledgments
vii
Introduction
1
10
The Cases of Sally and Jason
Hair Pulling Is a Hidden but Very Common Problem
Shame and Embarrassment
The Origins of the Word ``Trichotillomania''
Why Interest in Trichotillomania Has Grown
The Promise of the Future for Hair Pulling
How This Book Will Help You
Symptoms of Hair Pulling
11
16
Who Develops Hair Pulling?
Where Do People Pull Hair From?
Trichophagy: The Eating of Hair
How Long Does Hari Pulling Persist?
Other Associated Behaviors
Psychological Effects of Hair Pulling
Medical Complications of Hair Pulling
Assessing Your Hair-Pulling Pattern
27
30
Assessing Hair-Pulling Severity
Assessing Hair-Pulling Triggers
Significant Others' Report of Hair Pulling
The Role of Stress in Symptom Worsening
Other Psychological or Emotional Problems Associated with Hair Pulling
Family History of Hair Pulling
Impact on Social Relationships
What Causes Hair Pulling?
57
12
Stress and Hair Pulling
Hair Pulling and Symbolic Meanings
Parents and Children
Family History of Hair Pulling
Serotonin and Other Brain Chemicals
The Basal Ganglia and Grooming Disorders
Streptococcal Infection and Hair Pulling
Medications for Hair Pulling
69
12
The Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Side Effects, Doses, and Durations
Lithium and Naltrexone
Augmentation Strategies
Managing Side Effects
Should I Be Taking Medication?
Psychological Treatments for Hair Pulling
81
18
What Is Behavior Therapy?
How Are Behavioral Principles Used in Practice?
What Is Cognitive Therapy?
How Does Cognitive Therapy Work in Practice?
What About Hypnosis?
What About Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?
Research to Date
How Do You Choose Among the Available Treatments?
Starting to Use Behavior Therapy Techniques
99
18
Enhancing Motivation
Increasing Awareness
Maintaining Awareness and Motivation
Getting Behavioral Techniques to Work for You
117
30
Use of Competing Responses
Stimulus Control Techniques
Setting Goals
Use Of Reinforcement Strategies
Use of Additional Consequences
Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
Cognitive Strategies
Relapse Prevention
Other Kinds of Help
147
10
Consumer Organizations
Internet Virtual Groups
Dietary Approaches to Treatment
Finding a Mental Health Professional
Dealing with Hairdressers
Wigs and Hairpieces
Friends and Family (To Tell or Not to Tell)
Advice for Families and Friends
157
12
Myths About Hair Pulling
What Not to Say to People with Hair Pulling
What to Say to People with Hair Pulling
Children with Hair Pulling
169
12
Very Early Onset Hair Pulling
Later Onset Hair Pulling
Assessment of Children
Causes of Childhood Hair Pulling
Treatments for Children
Advice for Parents
References
181