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N-Acetylcysteine or NAC May help Trichotillomania
Submitted by Bellanonna on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 08:39
I found this article on the net. It appears that there has been some progress with an amino acid called NAC. I'm writing to the Australian Professor to see if there's been any progress since this article was published.
In the meantime, I've ordered this N-acetylcysteine from my naturopath. She hadn't heard about it and was shocked, but has made it her mission in life to help.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/07/2619389.htm
Has anyone else heard of this and if there's been any success?
Bella
I was on this awhile back.
I was on this awhile back. It's not accurate and will make u pick double time after you realize it's good for nothing. The only thing that will help is a bone marrow transplant> that is not an option because it's to expensive and risky. It's not in our head it's nothing to do with stress, don't be brainwashed. We are not able to control our organs and why they function different than others, makes it hard to explain symtoms to others. So keep it to yourself spare the regret until some cure is found. No one will really help now that we learned it's an imune system problem not in your head.
I can only speak on behalf of hair pullers who started around 10 not as yound as 4. We suffer from a disorder different than any other type of disorder because of the pain we feel if we don't pick . How come no one mentioned their head pounds like a seperate heart beat? How about the chemicals we feel that release while picking. Why has the most important part of the research twisted to make like we don't realize when we do it. If you stick to the pain your brain goes through from pressure building up until u pick we won't get the right message across. Anyone else going through these symtems? speak up.
Hi, is it possible for me to
Hi, is it possible for me to give it to my 9 year old daughter? or should i consult a doctor first.
Don't bother you think they
Don't bother you think they teach the doctors about this disorder they will look at you like your crazy. Don't bother !
I am so happy to read here
I am so happy to read here that NAC has actually helped some of you that were still having a difficult time with Trichotillomania. I pulled for over thirty years, I began changing my thought pattern back in 2007 and I had success. I don't pull any longer, and I haven't since stopping in 2007, I had a short set back, but then jumped right back into changing my thought pattern. I did it without drugs, and it was hard, but I'm living proof it can be done without meds.
Good luck to you all, I know how it feels firsthand to suffer with this mysterious disorder. And I am so blessed now to know how good it feels to be rid of it, and that's what I pray for each of you.
I am not knocking the claims of using NAC, I just wish a recovery for everyone suffering with Trich, no matter how it is done.
Best Wanda
Wanda, I'm very interested to
Wanda,
I'm very interested to understand how a gene disorder could be stopped without a boan marrow transplant?
Well if u would please answer the questions,
1. what age did u start pulling?
2. can u show us pictures of your hair and the difference of thickness in the areas you pulled .
3. when u picked your hair did every hair u picked out feel the same pleasure
4. What color was the root of the hair u pulled?
5. did your head throb and before or after you pulled?
before telling everyone you cured yourself please back your statement up so we no your for real.
Dear crossingpaths u really
Dear crossingpaths u really aren't helping anyone by making negative comments!!!!! Nac does work and each one of us can and will get through this hard time!!!!!!!
Wanda, I would love to hear
Wanda, I would love to hear how you changed your thought patterns. The NAC is working well for me now, but I would like to know more about your success with thought changing. Any web site, or books you have read, etc. Thank you.
Yea I've not tried it yet but
Yea I've not tried it yet but I am going to order some iv heard some sucess stories with it. W
ill let u all know how it goes
I have been taking NAC with
I have been taking NAC with Vitamin C for 8 days and have not had any urges to pull, even in stressfull situations. It is a miracle drug for me.
Tami could i ask what brand
Tami could i ask what brand NAC tablets have you been taking. i also i tried NAC and vitamin C tablets but sadly and very bad urges to pull. not sure if im taking the right amount or if there is a difference in brands, also im now getting to the point of needing to wear a wig.
Hi..I am taking Biochem brand
Hi..I am taking Biochem brand NAC capsules, 750 mg., 1 daily with 1500mg. of Vit C. As of now, I have no desire to pull my hair! In the past I have tried Amitriptyline and Wellbutrin. On the Amitriptyline, I had no urge to pull for a few days but the urge returned. It also made me sleep so soundly it was nearly impossible to get up in the mornings. I sincerely hope the NAC will help you. Maybe if you try taking 2-3 daily you will have better results!?? Let me know. Good luck.