Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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Pulled my hair

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Unfortunately i pulled my hair out. I'm not sure why if i could understand what triggers it then it would'nt be so bloody bad. I don't wont to go bald again
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i dunno if we all become pull free the first time we try to stop , i definately havnt =[ but ive found a few of my triggers , Stress (as is fr most ppl) chocolate (also gives me a depressed feelin an severe stomache cramps) caffine (no coca cola for me..) ice cream (which sucks but frozen yoghurt as replaced it) and peanuts...
werird i know but i gave them up and as soon as i started eatin/drinking these things again my trich became worse..

dunno if itl help u but its some pointers.
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Don't give up. KaeCee's right about stopping the first try, if it were that easy than many of us wouldn't have suffered with TTM as long as we have.

I think the key is learning what triggers your pulling. Whenever you catch yourself about to do it, write down how you are feeling at that time and what you've eaten as well as people you were around that day. I feel like other people can be triggers too. For me the biggest trigger was boredom and mindless activities like reading and watching TV. Also, I tended to pull more when my life was happy and stress free. Weird.
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Thanks guys that means alot. All your support and advicexx
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