First Entry- General About me

Hello all. I am a 17 year old female and i have been struggling with Trichotillomania for about 3 months. I was medically diagnosed with anxiety about 2 months ago and i am currently taking anti-anxiety medicines.
Trich came kind of out of the blue for me honestly. I didn't really realize what i was doing. I noticed many of my hairs on my head came out easily if i pulled them- so i did. It quickly spiraled downward the next few weeks. I went into the bathroom for about 30 minutes and stood in front of the mirror and pulled hair from the crown area of my head. I noticed afterwards i had created a bald spot and i panicked. I told my mom the next day and she got me in with a doctor. 
Trich is especially difficult (as i am sure it is for everyone else experiencing this) because i pride myself on my long curly hair. It is one of my favorite things about myself and i was so upset and angry that i was destroying it. 
I have weekly meetings with a therapist who has told me some things i should do when i feel like pulling. I now have two stressballs - numerous hats (one i made! also helps with not pulling) and the most recent- Band-aid fingers! These have been helping- especially hats. 
I hope soon i can lessen my anxiety and trich and live healthier.