Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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Hi everyone.. This is the first time I am reaching out to anyone about my hair pulling. I have been doing it for 14 years now and I am 29. I wish I could stop.. It has recentley gotten worse because I am dealing with some family issues, little do they know I have this issue of my own. I totally zone out when i start to pull and sometimes i can pull for a straight hour. When I realize what I'm doing I get so mad at myself. I am thinking about seeing a doctor, do you think I should? Do medications work? Hypnosis? Only a few of my closest girlfriends know about this and I just told my dad yesterday. I taped that 20/20 episode and had him watch it. He'll support me and wants me to get help but I told him there was no cure for this. ugggghhhhhh so frustrating. The best is when someone tells you stop it, just don't do it.. It makes me want to scream because I can't help. I also eat my hair but not the whole hair just the root(bulb). I think this makes me pull more because I want to keep getting a root. I just want to stop. Any advice or friend support would help..n Thanks for takin the time..
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You are right that there is no "cure" but it can be managed (stopped and controlled).
As for meds, some can help you slow your urge to pull, but no stop. There is no magic pill. If it was that easy none of us would be here. Be careful with meds, some have had adverse reactions and they have made them pull even more.
Just recognizing that you have Trich and reaching out for help here is a very good first step. Please check out the Group. Go to the green bar at the top and its the link at the right. You will find plenty of info and tips there.
We are here to help you anyway we can, just keep posting.