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Hand Peer Pressure

ChristianWhovian
ChristianWhovian

When you're pulling out your hair, do you ever find one that hurts to pull out but it's like your hands are doing it under a bunch of peer pressure? That's exactly what happened to me today. 



I've been pulling out my hair all day. There are piles all over the floor. This is very discouraging. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
That is traveling pain. Often comes from 'stress' pulling.

The only person who can stop pulling is you.
kayjay22
kayjay22
Hi Christian - absolutely can relate to you. It's like a vicious cycle of feeling discouraged leading to the need to pull, and then that leading to more discouragement. I've had so many days where there have been piles of hair all over the floor. Stay strong - you're definitely not alone in the struggle! None of this is your fault, it's the compulsive disorder. Every day is a new day.
Rachel1994
Rachel1994
You are not alone, me all the time!
purplegal
purplegal
I strongly recommend trying the John Kender Diet (I am not affiliated with this Diet in any way, but it works for me). My biggest triggers are caffeine and sugar. Eliminating them = no trich. Good Luck!
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