I constantly pull my hair, need ADVICE!?!
Question: I constantly pull my hair, need ADVICE!!?
I have a mild version trichotillomania and have tried medications (Lexapro and Zoloft) but have not stopped!. Thankfully, I am not bald by any means but this hair pulling is not only driving me nuts but also driving my husband nuts!. I tried to use a stress ball but sometimes I dont realize I am pulling until someone points it out!. Any ideas!? Also if meds do work, how long does it take because I may not have given the Lexapro enough time to kick in, I was on it maybe 3 months !. !. !.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Therapy is supposed to help a lot!. There are two main forms that are said to help OCD: Cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy!. I've heard a LOT of good things about the latter!. The trick is finding a therapist who pratices one or the other!.
I have dermatillomania -- I pick my face a lot!. I'm in therapy, but I have other things we are currently focusing on, so I know how rough it can be!. When you are idle, try occupying your hands (wearing an oven mit or something), that way you can't pull!. Sounds silly, but it may help you from pulling subconsciously, and it'll make you more mindful of what you're doing!. That's the key in ACT therapy!. Mindfulness!. You learn to recognize and accept what you are doing; once you do that, you can work on changing your habits!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have dermatillomania -- I pick my face a lot!. I'm in therapy, but I have other things we are currently focusing on, so I know how rough it can be!. When you are idle, try occupying your hands (wearing an oven mit or something), that way you can't pull!. Sounds silly, but it may help you from pulling subconsciously, and it'll make you more mindful of what you're doing!. That's the key in ACT therapy!. Mindfulness!. You learn to recognize and accept what you are doing; once you do that, you can work on changing your habits!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i don't think lexapro is a good drug to take!. my grandfather took it, and well it messed him up, he couldn't get an eraction(don't ask) my mother digs in her head!. you may have OCD!.(obbsessive composlve disorder) i think that's how you spell it, but anyway, it's where your obbsessed with doing something, that you can't stop!. they make pills for them to get you on track!.
this constant hair pulling could also be an habit!. i have a bad habit, at popping my nuckles!. i try to ignore doing it at all costs!. when i got my braces, a year ago, i had a bad habit of picking at my teeth, that stopped!. you just need to find a better, more productive hobby!. like gardening, or swimming, or running, excersising, something healthy, and has a good effect!.
hope this helps
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this constant hair pulling could also be an habit!. i have a bad habit, at popping my nuckles!. i try to ignore doing it at all costs!. when i got my braces, a year ago, i had a bad habit of picking at my teeth, that stopped!. you just need to find a better, more productive hobby!. like gardening, or swimming, or running, excersising, something healthy, and has a good effect!.
hope this helps
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I wear a wig, and that prevents me from pulling my hair!. Although when I am at home I take it off and pull, so I have some patches on my head!. You could wear a wig, a hat, a bandanna, or anything that covers your head!.
Sometimes my b/f allows for me to pick his chest hair, actually I usually do it without invitation! Lol!. He hates my picking too!. I have nappy hair so it is really dry and he says it sounds like 'Velcro'!. I then say, "Would you like me to move to your pubis!?" Lol!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sometimes my b/f allows for me to pick his chest hair, actually I usually do it without invitation! Lol!. He hates my picking too!. I have nappy hair so it is really dry and he says it sounds like 'Velcro'!. I then say, "Would you like me to move to your pubis!?" Lol!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i think you are one seriously f***** up person and have major issuesWww@Answer-Health@Com
Try more Zoloft!.!.I'm on 150 milligrams and it works great for my OCD!Www@Answer-Health@Com