Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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ok so i havent pulled in about 4 or 5 days maybe and those 4 or 5 days its been nice and cool outside. not too cold not too hot...well today its really rainy and hot as heck outside....and all i can think about is pulling. i keep having to put my hands back down because im constantly trying to pull. i havent yet, but do u think i may pull because im pysically uncomfortable? is that possible?
I definitely think that is one of possible several reasons. Everyone's body reacts differently to stress and discomfort and I think people with trichotillomania may respond to these things by pulling out their hair. The pulling of the hair sends a message to the brain that this is relieving stress and this may be why it is so difficult to stop doing it. I am just speculating though! Congrats though on making it 4-5 days without pulling!:o)