G et some winter sun if at all possible, as this is said to be seasonally affected. R ewards may help - and you can even use them as incentives, but please, if you've promised a reward, don't withhold it if there has been a little relapse. Try to be understanding that trich is not always within the person's control. P lease don't try to stop the trichster from doing what they do to cope with life. Thank your lucky stars they are not alcoholics or druggies.
Life is tough.
You know it. Let others be free to deal with it however they must and if that involves pulling out hair, then fine. At times that path will be red hot and painful, but it must be walked alone. L ike anyone, you will do whatever you have to do to cope. You might smoke, or dance, or kick the cat.