pjchik
02-09-2004, 08:05 AM
Hi everyone! For the last 17-18 years I've been pulling out my hair. Literally. I started with my eyelashes when I was 7 or 8 I think. Recently (last 1-2 years) I moved on to my head hair. I know there's a name for this, although it slips my memory at the moment. Obviously it's a long time habit (for lack of any other term) I was wondering is this some kind of OCD? How can I stop doing it? How many people do this? Luckily, I had really thick hair before I started, or I'd be bald by now. Any advice, suggestions, imput, and/or answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :D
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WizardPhrog
02-09-2004, 05:50 PM
It might be... I'm no expert, but I would see a theripist of some sort. (S)he might be able to help you. :wave:
fm5
02-09-2004, 06:36 PM
What you have is trichotilomania.
There is much about this disorder on the web and groups you can join as well.
Trichotillomania is not quite considered o.c.d. , although there is a percentage of people who have trich that also have o.c.d.
There is medication for it as well as therapy.
There is much about this disorder on the web and groups you can join as well.
Trichotillomania is not quite considered o.c.d. , although there is a percentage of people who have trich that also have o.c.d.
There is medication for it as well as therapy.