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Trichillomania
As my daughter is only ten, and has epilepsy along with the trichillomania is there anything else that I can do with out having her take more drugs. I talk to her all the time and tell her that I love her, I have always supported her in everything that she has chosen to do. the worst thing is that htere is really not much else that I seem to be able to do for her. I have taught her to knit so that her hands are busy most of the time. but it still does not solve anything as she pulls of a night when she is sleeping. So if there is anything else that anyone thinks I should know please let me know. Thank you so much
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If she is not already seeing a therapist she should start. What she needs is ERP or exposure response-prevention therapy. This works better in the long term then medication does. It will give your daughter the tools to fight back against the trich. If money is an issue many teaching hospitals will allow you to have free treatment as long as you don't mind a student observing.
You can also help your daughter find a new way to deal with her feelings. What worked for a client of mine was for her to go down to the basement and break dishes while yelling (I bought cheap ones from the thrift store).
Hope this helps
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