India, Oct. 11 -- When you feel overwhelmed and anxious, bottled-up emotions can seem to brim over. For some people, this can bring an urge to pull out their hair to get a sense of relief. An expert added clinical context to this common habit.

Rithika Krishnan, clinical psychologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, revealed that recurrent hair-pulling may indicate trichotillomania, a condition that is more than a habit someone can simply 'snap out of.' She shared why this cycle develops, what triggers hair-pulling, and when it needs medical attention.ALSO READ: Why does stress affect your stomach? Gastroenterologist explains

A hair-pulling habit may feel difficult to resist. Rithika revealed what this can feel like: "Trichotill...