Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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Hi I found it by chance and didn't realise hair pulling had a name and that lots of people do it.
I pull my hair a lot. I do it through stress and as part of self harming. I was raped so whenever I have sex (which I rarely enjoy) I always have the urge to have my hair pulled(would this be part of it?).
Would any of you like to share your experiences on why you do it, how you feel when you do ect so I get a better understanding on where I stand with this illness (is this the correct term?)
Thank you for helping me to understand the many things that are qrong with me.
Harrien x
I pull my hair a lot. I do it through stress and as part of self harming. I was raped so whenever I have sex (which I rarely enjoy) I always have the urge to have my hair pulled(would this be part of it?).
Would any of you like to share your experiences on why you do it, how you feel when you do ect so I get a better understanding on where I stand with this illness (is this the correct term?)
Thank you for helping me to understand the many things that are qrong with me.
Harrien x
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Wow, the tragedy you have had to overcome-I am sorry you have had to deal with so much pain. I hope you find strength and support through this site. Trich has been classified as an OCD, impulse disorder, depression, anxiety, whatever. Most of us feel is no different than people who bite their nails, shop too much, gamble excessively, etc. I hope and pray you are getting good help to deal with your experiences in the past. Read the topics in the discussion list and go on other people's profile to see what they have been through and how they are coping. I am 38- been pulling since I was 8. I started pulling when my parents started fighting. I've had periods of remission and I am very hopeful that I will soon be in remission again. Don't lose faith.
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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...
