Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
Impulsive control disorder is the inability to resist an urge, temptation, or impulse, even when it may cause negative effects to the self or to others. If you or a loved one suffers from impulsive contorl disorder, join the community to find support and share your challenges with others who know what you're going through.
I am both ashamed and relieved to find this part of DS. I have pulled my hair for as long as I can remember. This has become a horrible habit that both my parents, my husband, and now even my kids are noticing and it is SOO embarassing. I don't even realize that I am doing it half the time. I see an increase of hair pulled out when I am stressed (which is most of the time) What kinds of things have you guys tried to distract yourself from pulling or picking? I am just glad to see that I am not alone in this!
One of the first steps is realizing what you are doing.....and 'catching' yourself. It's a process, but you'll get better daily.
Then figure out when are your worst times...i.e. bedtime, while reading, while on the computer, when bored, etc. Journaling may help you narrow this down. Then make a plan to help yourself out during those times. For example, if you pull when you read, have a stress ball in your 'free hand' so you can't!!! That's only one example.
There are also supplements you can try, hair care products, dietary recommendations, tricks like using oil, etc.
Read, read, read!!!
And welcome to the group!!!