Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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rttsmom
Whenever I can manage to control pulling in one area, I end up pulling from another. For instance, today I didn't pull at all from my scalp (I normally do every day) but I ended up getting this literally uncontrollable urge to pull out my eyelashes and I had to pull some out. The urge went from very, very strong and gradually got weaker and weaker. Does anybody else pull from multiple areas the same way I do and do your urges change in intensity from strong to weak?
deleted_user
I have at one time or another pulled hair from every place I found it growing. Sometimes the urges are very strong and they won't ease up until I have done some major pulling....often from multiple sites during one session! I have no advice, as I do not understand it. Just one of those things I'm trying to get under control. Good luck, and know that we are here for you.
rttsmom
sometimes I switch the pulling site on purpose in order to stop myself from going to far wherever I'm already pulling from. but most of the time, the urge dictates where i pull from. and thanks medfly. i appreciate it.
deleted_user
I usually pull from my head but lately that's not enough to satify the needs so now I pull my eyebrows and other places out as well. It really makes no sense and idk if anyone understands it. I feel like I'm the only guy who has this disorder.
deleted_user
You definitely aren't....but most guys don't talk about it......hang around and share with us; we don't bite. :)
deleted_user
I do the same but I can't explain why. It just feels like I have these urges all over and I can't be satisfied by pulling from just one area. Definitely not easy to deal with!
deleted_user
i judt pull from my head and it is stronger then me somethime the thing that i like about it is that it sometimes is very pontie and i like it when it like scraches my fingers but i am really tired of doing it and i need help thank you
deleted_user
I honestly don't think there's a single area on my body I haven't pulled from. I've definitely pulled from some areas a lot more than others, but I think I've pulled from every single area on my body at least some point in my life.
deleted_user
same here, I've pulled from just about everywhere. Lately I've tried something thats been working for me. Even if I don't have an urge to at the moment, in the morning I'll make a point of sitting down and pulling from an unharmfull area, like on my legs with tweezers. I can just have at it and not worry about the damage, its actually productive..I might not have to shave my legs later if I keep it up enough. I find that if I do this, urges I usually get later in the day to pull from my scalp, eyebrows, and lashes, are much more controllable, and I am able to stop myself. Of course it doesn't work all the time but I've notices a big difference, I've hardly pulled from my scalp all week! hope this tip helps! :)
deleted_user
in my case i mostly pull the hair on my head, as of now.. i have noticeable bald spots and my hair is really thin.. i mostly pull in front of the mirror, especially when i see white hairs or split ends or any hair that i would think will have a white root... i have tiny hairs growing on top but still have noticeable bald spots.. i pray for strength for each and everyone of us to fight the temptation to pull... take care!
deleted_user
Yes, my disorder began when I start plucking my eyebrows @ age 15 (I'm 42 now). Several years ago, I discovered I can pull with my fingers - so I pull from my legs, brows and upper crotch area (mainly). I've developed callouses on my fingers and chronic neck pain from this. I know I need help, but first need the willingness to stop and I guess I haven't had any because I keep hurting myself. :(
deleted_user
i pull from my scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes depending on how bad the urge is. youre never alone
rttsmom
Thanks for all the replies! It always helps to know that there are others out there that are like me!
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