The hidden struggle behind hair-pulling disorder

Psychologist Namrata Singh Chhetri discusses the effects of trichotillomania, its connection to anxiety, and effective coping strategies.

Imagine battling an urge to pull out your hair, knowing the physical and emotional toll it takes, yet feeling powerless to stop. This is the reality faced by those living with trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder that sits on the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive and impulse control conditions.