pulling hair out?

[ShatteredWings]

i just realized how much hair i pull out....its hard to miss when you've got a pile of knotted up strands infront of you. puhleze don't laugh

scarry, but it felt good too

how can i nip this habit in the butt before it esclates?



(yes obviously i'm VERY strange)

[Mzor203]

I have heard from somewhere that instead of pulling your hair going around on a carpeted floor and finding loose threads of carpet and pulling them up helps. You'll be able to pull out things that are like hairs, but not your own. I suggest also whenever you ind yourself pulling out hairs, immediately start doing something like going for a walk, playing a game with someone, etc. Never let yourself just keep pulling and pulling. Keep the urges in check by occupying yourself with other things.

[ShatteredWings]

I have heard from somewhere that instead of pulling your hair going around on a carpeted floor and finding loose threads of carpet and pulling them up helps. You'll be able to pull out things that are like hairs, but not your own. I suggest also whenever you ind yourself pulling out hairs, immediately start doing something like going for a walk, playing a game with someone, etc. Never let yourself just keep pulling and pulling. Keep the urges in check by occupying yourself with other things.


killing the carpet ay? interestingg....i do rip up paper some times:whoops: hehe

[Mzor203]

Not exactly killing it, just going around finding loose strands and pulling them out. I think it's called Carpet Hooking or something. Try it next time you find yourself pulling hair.

[ktkurbst0mp]

It actually can be a form of self injury.

Is there anything bothering you recently?

[ShatteredWings]

Not exactly killing it, just going around finding loose strands and pulling them out. I think it's called Carpet Hooking or something. Try it next time you find yourself pulling hair.

oh that, yea latch hook (i know how to do that, but that's not quite the idea here)

It actually can be a form of self injury.

no duh...actually, i used to do it when i was looking for coping techniques (before i realized its hurting yourself....)


Is there anything bothering you recently?

eh kinda...just stuff...parents bickering, sibblings being off the wall, highschool registartion (seeing their guidence counceler was deff. stressful...)

[Serenity]

(yes obviously i'm VERY strange)

Nah.

http://virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18092

As has been said you need to a) find out what's causing you to do this, and b) find a replacement action for it. Ripping up paper is really good- I used to do that a lot. Just simple stuff like that to keep your hands occupied should help immensely [I used to keep a stress ball in my hand almost 24/7], along with you identfying the source of your discomfort.

[ShatteredWings]

Nah.

http://virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18092

As has been said you need to a) find out what's causing you to do this, and b) find a replacement action for it. Ripping up paper is really good- I used to do that a lot. Just simple stuff like that to keep your hands occupied should help immensely [I used to keep a stress ball in my hand almost 24/7], along with you identfying the source of your discomfort.


haha that was in related RIGHT after i posted

gahh frustrating...life i mean haha.....everything is gonna be okay..soon

[brokenfaerie]

its called trichtillomania. my cousin has it and i mildly have. its an impulse disorder. you may not actually have it but you should look it up and see if it matches.

[ShatteredWings]

its called trichtillomania. my cousin has it and i mildly have. its an impulse disorder. you may not actually have it but you should look it up and see if it matches.

had to look that one up.....just for a definition


i do NOT eat my hair...its a pain-thing:(


http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/trichotillomania.html
What Happens With Trichotillomania?

People with trichotillomania pull hair out at the root from places like the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or pubic area. Some people pull large handfuls of hair, which can leave bald patches on the scalp or eyebrows. Other people pull out their hair one strand at a time. Some inspect the strand after pulling it out, or play with the hair after it's been pulled. About half of people with the condition put the hair in their mouths after pulling it.

It might be hard to understand why someone would pull their own hair or eyelashes out — or why they wouldn't just stop. But trichotillomania isn't just an ordinary habit that a person can easily stop. It's a medical condition.

Trichotillomania is a type of compulsive behavior. This means that people with the condition feel an overwhelming urge to pull their hair. People with trichotillomania also may have other compulsive habits, such as nail biting or skin picking. Some people with trichotillomania also have problems like depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Compulsive behaviors like trichotillomania can sometimes run in families.

People with trichotillomania may feel embarrassment, frustration, shame, or depression about the condition. They may worry about what others will think or say. They may feel nagged by people who don't understand that they're not doing this on purpose. They usually try to hide the behavior from other people, and this can make it difficult to get help.

Having trichotillomania can affect how people feel about themselves. Some people are self-conscious about how hair pulling affects their appearance. Because of this, they might feel less confident about making friends or dating. Others might feel powerless to control the urge to pull or blame themselves for not being able to stop. Feelings like these can cause a person's self esteem to suffer.

not really me....its more or less another way that ive hurt myself...i prefer(lack of better word!!!!) other ways,:yes::(

[brokenfaerie]

no not all eat their hair!! its an impulse to control pain through pulling there hair..

[ShatteredWings]

gahh...so many ways..only one can be removed...(not pulling my teeth out, not removing my hands lol)

[Techno Monster]

i used to pull hair long long long ago.... and till this day i still find that i have the urge to do it, i do suffer from anxiety... but if it is for pain just punch something of channel it in some other way.

[MoveAlong]

I once used to pull my hair out excessively when I was in 1st grade and 2nd grade.

I suggest that you just STOP. Whatever you do STOP. There is nothing ok about it and do not get into any destructive habit of any kind. Just don't do it, it's that simple at this stage. Stop yourself

[ShatteredWings]

Whatever you do STOP. ....do not get into any destructive habit of any kind. Just don't do it, it's that simple at this stage. Stop yourself

no kidding! its easier to stop something before it gets normal