Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania (or "trich") is a disorder in which a person acts on the urge to pull out his/her own hair.
Video
Below is a video by Beckie O. She is a young woman from the UK who runs a web-based show on YouTube. In the episode below, she discusses her life with Trichotillomania.
Books
The Hair-Pulling Problem: A Complete Guide to Trichotillomania by Fred Penzel
A comprehensive book explaining the reasons behind trich, effective treatments, and step-by-step guide to develop a self-help program. The book is written for individuals with trich, but can be very useful for providers and/or family members as well. It is both reassuring and realistic all at the same time.
Marni: My True Story of Stress, Hair-Pulling, and Other Obsessions by Marni Bates
From Louder than Words, Marni is the memoir of a 19-year-old girl with trich. She discusses the development of trich, the effect is has had on her life, and her attempts overcome it.
A comprehensive book explaining the reasons behind trich, effective treatments, and step-by-step guide to develop a self-help program. The book is written for individuals with trich, but can be very useful for providers and/or family members as well. It is both reassuring and realistic all at the same time.
Marni: My True Story of Stress, Hair-Pulling, and Other Obsessions by Marni Bates
From Louder than Words, Marni is the memoir of a 19-year-old girl with trich. She discusses the development of trich, the effect is has had on her life, and her attempts overcome it.