Summary: Trichotillomania

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Based on my observation, I believe that Suzanne has developed Trichotillomania due to her pulling out her hair when she is under emotional distress. Suzanne has been having similar symptoms ever since she was a child and over time, her condition has gotten much worse due to the increase in her stress level and a reduction in her self-esteem. Suzanne was severely stressed and nervous due to the internal issuances that were caused in relation to her parent’s demeanor and unfamiliar life-time changes, which in return allowed her to develop

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