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Trichster724
Trichster724

So along with anxiety, I have trichotillomania. For those of you don't know it's a compulsive hair pulling disorder. Pulling gives me relief along with other self destructive habits such as skin picking and nail biting.


I was watching some YouTube videos of other people who suffer from trich and found a wristband called "Habitaware". You train it to fit your individual needs and everytime you go to pick or pull, the bracelet vibrates making you aware of what you're doing...I often don't realize I'm pulling or picking until my family or friends tell me to stop. I just ordered one ($150) so it's a bit of an investment for me but if it means it could possibly retrain my brain to not pull it would be worth every penny. I should be getting it any day now and I'm excited and nervous to start this potentially life changing method.


Updates to come! :) staying positive!

Tired
Tired
Hopes it works for you.
Ann93
Ann93
It sounds like you want to change your behavior. The vibration will help you realize that you are doing it so you can put this habit behind you. I hope that this device is an effective solution for you.
Trichster724
Trichster724
Thank you for the positive vibes guys <3 much love to both of you
patti22
patti22
When my son was young (8-9?...hard to remember) he pulled noticeably for a time. It's a hard condition to get past.

Best wishes
Trichster724
Trichster724
Thank you patti22. I've been pulling since I was 9 and I'm now almost 23. I thought it was time to try a new technique to try to learn how to control my compulsion to pull
Community LeaderMid
Mid
So glad you came here to get some support. This group is great with ideas, support, and understanding!
I think the bracelet will help, and best wishes!

It's so difficult to find the best way to help change the hand motion and thought process (zoning out....) to work for you.

You are not alone!
Kayti-J
Kayti-J
Hope this works for you!
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