You Are Not Alone: Compulsive Hair Pulling, the Enemy Within [Paperback]

Cheryn Salazar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

A personal story of a Woman's Battle with Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling) and her recovery process emotionally and physically.

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About the Author

Cheryn Salazar is the author of two books: this one which is her personal story and recovery process with trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), and her other book "What's Happening To My Child? A Guide For Parents Of Hair Pullers" which is for parents/relatives of hair pullers. Cheryn is owner of Cheryn International (cheryn.com) and The Wig Emporium (thewigemporium.com) which offer specialized products to aid in restoring a feeling of beauty and normalcy to those who experience any kind of hair loss. Cheryn is also co-founder of The Trichotillomania Learning Center (trich.org) and founder of Trich World (trichworld.com), a social network for those with trichotillomania. Cheryn has four children, two which have dealt with trichotillomania and are now in recovery. She volunteers her time offering workshops addressing self-esteem issues and make-up application techniques to provide a natural appearance for those who experience hair, eyelash and eyebrow loss.

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: Rophe Press (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965067009
• ISBN-13: 978-0965067003
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,598,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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85 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Author opens her life and shares her battle with Trich., November 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: You Are Not Alone: Compulsive Hair Pulling, the Enemy Within (Paperback)

While the author opens herself up and shares her struggle with trich (and other issues) the entire book is based on the acceptance of Jesus. If you plan on reading this book, it is wise to know that, before hand, it is based in Young Life and Jesus as Saviour. This is fine if you are of the Christian faith but clearly is a dissapointment for those who are not. A good text to learn the insights she found living with Trich., but it is only fair to let future readers know that it is beased in Christian Fundamentalism.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anybody who suffers from trichotillomania, May 11, 2005

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Brenda L. Coolidge (Maple Valley, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Are Not Alone: Compulsive Hair Pulling, the Enemy Within (Paperback)

This is the first book I read on the subject of trichotillomania, and I felt as if Cheryn were talking to me personally. I cried tears of relief to know that others had this disorder, and that they shared so much in common with me. Trichotillomania is a disorder of isoaltion and secrecy. That is almost worst than the hair pulling itself. This book truly helped me to understand that I was not alone, and to know that others felt the same way and had gone through many of the same things. Cheryn is personable, sincere, compassionate and loving, and this book will reach out and touch any body who reads it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for trichotillomania sufferers!, November 6, 2003

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This review is from: You Are Not Alone: Compulsive Hair Pulling, the Enemy Within (Paperback)

I bought this book a couple of years ago and it immediately gave me hope and success with my lash/brow pulling; Cheryn and I talked via email many times and she is a wonderful, caring person and it helps to have someone to talk with about this disorder. The book is a MUST for anyone suffering from trichotillomania. I cannot understand why anyone would give the book less than five stars. Buy it, read it, and read it again and again when you pull again and again.