Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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monte33 10/28/2007

I pull for comfort, for some reason it relaxes me and gives me a sense of satisfaction.My husband thinks it's all in my head. He doesn't realize it's a form of anxiety. I've struggled with this since I was a teen. I've told my family doctor and she didn't seem concerned. I sometimes feel not everybody is aware or educated in this type of anxiety. Any suggestions from anyone are welcome. I need to control this without medication. My husband is disgusted but is clueless to how this controls me in a way . Help

deleted_user 10/29/2007

i found that finding other ways to vent my frustrations was very helpful. i used to do a lot of different things to myself when my emotions got too much to handle..

taking a walk, crying, creating, and even cleaning are things i do when im mad or frustrated or just want to get into a better mood.. find the things that calm you down or help you fix your problem at hand, because taking it out on yourself (especially about situations that you dont have any control over, such as when something crappy happens to you) really isnt doing anybody any good...

deleted_user 11/05/2007

big hugs to you. I find covering up my mirror helps me and finding other things for my fingers to concentrate on such as knitting or covering them with gloves so i just cant pull so easily. I do tend to pull to release emotions such as anxiety and relief so im working with a psych at other ways of releasing emotions such as talking or writing about it. hope you find something else (rather than pulling) that works for you too. Maybe talking to your husband about what your triggers to hairpulling could be something to consider too. BIg hugs to you.

deleted_user 11/18/2007

I pull for comfort when I'm nervous too. If something bad or stressfull happens in my life I can be short an eyebrow in a matter of an hour. I hate that I can't control it, but I just can't.

deleted_user 11/19/2007

This is my first time as well, i do know what your going through! Everytime Im stressed or anything I pull too.

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