INOSITOL - something you might be able to do to help yourself. Take supplements, read the research, try it for yourself?

Some pull free success has been reported by people taking Inositol.

Inositol can be purchased from most health food shops. It regulates serotonin, which is a brain transmitter chemical believed to be a partial cause of trichotillomania and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

In studies, Inositol doses (built up gradually to 18 grams per day) have been shown to significantly improve OCD.

N.B. Inositol must never be taken with Lithium. Check with your doctor before taking any alternative treatment, especially if you are on any form of medication, whether that medication is for trichotillomania or not.

Possible side effects : diarrhoea and wind, but these should cease within three days to a week. Not everyone has side effects, so Inositol is probably worth a try.

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