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Let's talk about you for a moment … you may be feeling overwhelmed and worried, you may have just found out that your child has trichotillomania, or you might have known for a while. Your child may even be an adult now, but still needs your support. Whatever their age, it's not just about the child … you need nurturing too. One thing you and your child probably share, is that feeling of guilt … lets use that as a stepping stone to communication and growth.

Most importantly, are you getting enough sleep? People with trichotillomania often have sleep problems and this can put a strain on the rest of the family. Read our article on Trichotillomania and Tiredness.

Reading other people's experiences can be distressing, particularly for parents. Some people do struggle against hair pulling for decades and their stories are the most widely told, because those who have recovered don't need to write about it. Many children simply 'grow out of it', while others are helped to stop pulling. There is every reason to believe your child will get better.

When you talk about how you feel, not only will you start to feel better, but you'll be giving your child a positive role model for bonding with others.
This site offers terrific support for families as a whole, within the forums, and in chat. Lots of parents who popped in to do some quick research, found friends here for life. The great news is that trichsters tend to be wonderful, supportive people and you can draw on the resources of the grown-up trichsters here, who have overcome their own pulling by pulling together.

You will be soooooo proud of that child of yours someday, and that pride won't change whether they overcome their pulling or they don't. You'll have the advantage of seeing the person within.

Follow the NEXT buttons, to cycle through the pages in sequence. The only pages not covered on the Next buttons are Small Children and Teens, which you can find on the menu on the left. There's a lot of information, but it will be worth your time.