Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

Yes, I have had days when I just want to be a hermit and not go out. But when I do that, I seem to get worse. Being around others (friendly ones!) helps me get better and that motivates me to work harder. You might want to consider anti-depressants to help you over the hump.

It's hard. I know it is. Sometimes when i'm doing my hair i get frustrated wen I can't get it right so i dont end up going out- i just giv up and hide away in my room- which then in turn causes more stress and anxiety and so therefore- more urge to pull. Its a visious cycle- and when pple say "y don't u stop" it's like "well duh like i havn't thought of that one". It makes u feel that no1 will eva understand and you feel so alone. I do believe we can get thru it. I'm now on my 3rd day pullfree (with the exeption of pulling 1 hair yesterday and 3 last night- until i was aware of what i was doing). I've managed to do this because i got confronted about it (see my journal) and it gave me such a shok and added soo much more anxiety- but i was too scared to pull anymore hairs because of that. U are not alone huni- there are so many lovely people on here that are going thru the smae thing, or similiar. Don't feel alone- I'm here to talk if u want to :)
xxxx