Aimee ;]
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I've heard of it before, an old soccer friend of mine has a mother that pulled out all of her hair.
I don't think you should ask about it on here. I'd tell a doctor, because people on here aren't always right and you don't want anything happening to you, and it's a medical condition and a person with a medical condition this serious shouldn't be here, they should be at the doctor. Good luck. |
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Mabel N
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yes i do whenever there's a big exam and i get fustrated....so that's like venting my aner at my hair
but i kinda regret it coz my hair will hav split-ends after that.... |
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girleygirl97
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No i do not pull out my hair to re leave stress you should consider going to a doctor and having you put on pills or getting a new technique to re leave stress. You should also reasearch the condition on the enternet. |
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Allan E
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i dont pull my hair but i rub the crap out of it when im stressed |
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they call me kim
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just try not to pull your hair out. try a stress ball or something |
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mizreid_0701
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I have a friend who pulls out her eyelashes. She does it when she gets nervous or when she gets stressed. But I don't really think that it is that uncommon. Maybe you should see a doctor to give you some anxiety pills. It will probably help you chill out and not be so stressed. Good luck honey!!! |
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Rachel _Not_Idiot
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I pull it out sometimes, I did it quite a bit when I was waiting for my final uni results (which were excellent). I'm more of a skin-picker, though. |
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the guy
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never heard of it |
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Love!!
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No, I don't BUT I do have friends that does that really.
Everytime she would be under alot of pressure & stress she would just start yanking out her hair.I feel bad for her & ppl the do that because they cannot help that, but there is medication for that & i think u should make an appointment for that, and I would also recommend you seeing a therapist. It will be ok |
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just me
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i pull out my eyebrows to relive stress but i went to this site to find out more i hope this helps! |
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jojo46580
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Yes. I know someone who does this. They have done it all of their life, as long as they can remember. As they have gotten older it has been a source of stress and shame for them. They seen a therapist, who says that the condition stems from something traumatic from their childhood, perhaps that they do not even remember. They are working on dealing with it. They kept it hid from their family and friends for years and years, knowing that most people would not understand it.
I feel for you. There is help out there. Keep asking until you get your questions answered. This is more common than one may think, as most people who have it do not talk about it. |
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cards6416
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I've heard of it. A girl I know did it when she was younger [horrible family issues] and did it to almost where she needed a wig. She never did though. Shes since stopped but it never grew back . |
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casey l
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yeah i have had it before, i didnt know it was called anything i would pull out the hair from my gotti when i was in stressful situations. I stopped after i got myself away from the stress. may need to go see a doctor about getting on some medication if its day to day and nothing impaticular causing it. |
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je.lyn128
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I sit in my car and pull out a few pieces before I leave. I do this whenever I get in a car that I am driving. I can also stand in front of the mirror for hours choosing peices to pull out - but never in large amounts. I am not sure why I do it though. Maybe your doctor could help ? Good luck. |
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Dogchic
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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).
People with this disorder 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.
It is very important that you seek help in extinguishing this self-destructive behavior. Admitting that you have a problem is the first step. It is up to you to get the help you need to live a normal life and to be able to develop healthy relationships with others. I wish you the best in your pursuits to reclaim the power in your life! |
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Kerie K
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I knew a girl who had that condition. You need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist. I It is not so rare that they won't know what you are talking about. The main thing is that you need to learn behavior modification, it's kind of simple actually. You just need to learn to replace that behavior with a healthy alternative so you don't end up resorting to worse behaviors to relieve stress. Best wishes, I hope you get this sorted out soon :) |
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Eric N
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I had that in 7th grade except for it was with my eyelashes, so for a few months, I had none, until I grew out of the habit which I'm very glad I did because it was so embarrassing, and I've been told I have cute eyelashes for a guy. :D |
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urface
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well u should see a doctor because if you pull your hair out and youre aware of it than u probably do have it |
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ceiiiba
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I don't have it but i've heard of it.
When you want to pull out your hair, try to focus on doing something else that might make you fell just as better, like screaming in a pillow. Or clench your fists or something so you cant. |
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Oracle
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Many years ago when I was in Middle School, there was a young lady whose father was in Vietnam. If you didn't live then, you can't imagine the times. They were so very turbulent and we grew up eating dinner with that war on TV for years. She loved her dad and was extremely stressed and she suffered from this same condition. I hope you are able to get adequate help and medication to deal with your problem. There are some heartless, immature people in the world and a good number of them lurk here looking for someone to smart off to anonymously. Trust God and ask Him and He will help you. |
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Mary
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yea my mom does but she just puts her hair out.. just wear a hat or put in a head band or she bobbypins back the hair she pulls out |
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Tina C
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it's like cutting yourself. seek professional help |
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donesod1
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no, but I think you might have trichotillominia, but I guess after a while it might feel good to a person, cause your so used to pulling out your hair |
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El Pajaro Loco
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hey there, you're right about the name, trichotillomania. It's a self harming behavior with a special name because it's so specific. I'm concerned about your mom's attitude towards getting you help. The fact that you pull out your hair could be because you're mom isn't giving you the validation you need on a daily basis. People tend to create a problem or make themselves sick when they don't get what they need. We all need to feel love and belonging, we all need to have our feelings validated. In your case, do you feel free to express your thoughts and opinions? Do you feel respected?
If it doesn't happen at home, find some good friends or a teacher or a school counselor to talk to about your day to day thoughts. Just like it's important to eat good foods and stay in shape, it's also important to keep your mind healthy by talking and sharing with other people.
The next time you feel like pulling your hair, stop for a moment and try another activity to calm down. Take a bath for instance, or play music, dance, sing outloud, or one that I love, take a piece of ice from the freezer, and let it melt in your hand all the way. Coping skills are basically activities that you enjoy that engage your senses enough to distract you from the feelings of pain.
if all else fails, please visit your school counselor for help. they are trained to help in these kind of situations.
bye for now. |
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ts
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I don't, however I have recently had experience with this through my friends relative, this is actually not an entirely uncommon condition (and it is a condition not an illness, very BIG difference) It tends to manifest between the ages of 6-25 and people who are prone to anxiety or are suddenly thrust into very stressful situations develop this habit. If you look up trichotillomania you'll find there's tons of information (online support groups and blogs if that's something you are interested in)
This is just a symptom of stress it's the stress that needs to be removed and the hair pulling will follow. take care :) |
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zzkay2000
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Well, I don't know if we are talking about the same thing or not but I'm gonna look that condition up in a little bit. Anyways, I have been playing with my hair since I was probably four and I make it into knots and then pull it out. This sounds crazy but whenever I get stressed out or am thinking about something I start doing that. I always get yelled at by my family because I break my hair off but I cannot explain the feeling that it gives me. Like I said, I dunno if we are talking about the same thing but I'm gonna go look it up. :o) |
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michaelkirchgessner
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my gf's counsin or something has that same problem so i guess ur not the only one. she has to wear hair pieces. she got it when she was in her preteens and she's a senior in high school now |
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alexis:)
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sweetheart, please go to a doctor because this is serious and could leave you bald which no one wants.
i researched it a bit for you here are some good websites:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/trichotillomania.html
http://www.trich.org/index.asp
http://www.trichotillomania.co.uk/
http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/trichotillomania (this one is the best)
okay sweetie stay strong and talk to us more if you are having a hard time dealing with your problem ...
xoxox
alexis |
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