Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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I'm having a hard time

katielynn08
katielynn08
I have been pull free since November, but just recently I was straightening my hair, and I saw a white hair in the mixture. I keep pulling at it like I'm going to pull it, but then I let go. I'm just scared I am going to pull it....
deleted_user
deleted_user
every hair is important for your regrowth, try to ignore that it looks different.

in fact, you did let go the hair once, you can do it again, and again :)

Try use something as a barrier to prevent you from pulling, like a hat, cap, hair-net or gloves..
deleted_user
deleted_user
I recommend a tiny pair of scissors and snip the white one off so it doesn't stick out. You won't pull at it if you can't see it..... and maybe when it grows out a little more it will have some color to it. You never know; they can change color as they grow. Just don't pull the FIRST one, and then you don't have to try to stop. Good luck and many hugs!!