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zinniaz
zinniaz

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks to avoid urges. A few things that have helped me is having my hair wet (like right after a shower), wearing a hat, and putting tape or band-aids on my pointer finger. I'd love to hear how others might have found some tips and tricks to cut back on pulling. These tricks/tips probably don't addres the root cause of the pulling but they atleast help on the behavioral level. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
The anxiety board itself is far more active than this board is at the moment.

Being able to stop the urges is important.

Keep track of what works when and that will help you to sort through the pattern of thought and self soothing techniques.

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.
mtd
mtd
It’s Only Anxiety by Carl James. An acceptance method for anxiety recovery. Trich is no different than any other form of anxiety. What separates them is just the way we deal with the anxiety. Some people have rituals, some pull hair out. Anxiety is the real problem, not the hair pulling. It is just a distraction, a way to relieve the anxiety, a symptom. Treat the anxiety, the hair pulling will follow along. That’s my “tip.”
purplegal
purplegal
I have had tremendous success with the John Kender Diet. My main triggers are caffeine and chocolate. I also do cardiovascular exercise 4/5 x weekly. I cut out flour and grains as well. Huge impact.
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