Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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i pull out my scalp hair, and i cant seem to stop. i've been doing it since around the age of 16 and im 21 now. i hate doing it, and i hide it from everyone which is hard. please help me figure out healthy ways to stop pulling. i need help.
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everyone will have diferent advice - I don't think there's a one size fits all remedy. For me - meds and therapy have never worked. For me - I have found that staying busy, and being around people as musch as possible will limit the amount of time that I pick. When alone in the car, or in my office, or watching TV I will pick uncontrolably. Yet, if I am excersizing, or if I'm around people I find that I pick much less. It's a catch 22 though, because if you have pulled your hair to the point where it looks bad, you will avoid being around people, feel stressed about your hair, and pull more and more. It's a terrible cycle that is very hard to break. Try to surround yourself with people who are willing to help and understand. and don't hide out alone!
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i agree with not whining every one has different advise what works for some people might not work for you but i got a puppy like 3 days ago and Ive seamed not to be pulling i guess im to busy to all my attention is on the puppy but i hope you do well i know hair pulling sucks Ive had this since 7th grade and its not fun
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