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[green]

I've always had a scalp-picking thing, but it's never been a problem until a few months ago. it was always just a quirk. now I do it so much that I'm losing so so so much hair. it's scary, but scarier is the idea of putting something over my head so I can't get to my scalp when I need to. it's less OCD-type dealie and more an addiction. :(

don't know why I'm telling you this, just had to get it out there. it's to the point where I'm afraid to brush or wash my hair because of all the strands (gahhhhhhhhh) that come away when I do.

Comments

[monanotlisa]

*hugs*

Aw, Greenie. I get it. Have you tried one of these?

http://store.trich.org/product_p/ring-stasspinnner.htm

Maybe someone with more resources than you or I can purchase it for you?

(The site obviously has other good advice!)

[green]

Thank you so much for the link! I will see if I can get one. :)

I'm so blessed to have friends who understand. <333

[waketosleep]

It's in the same boat as compulsive eyebrow plucking, nail biting, skin picking. You're not alone by any means, but compulsions can be overcome! You just have to be careful not to just trade it for a different one.

[noxie]

*huuuuuuugs*

[majoline]

*offers hugs and support*

[adafrog]

That spinner ring sounds like a good idea. I hope it helps you if you get it. (also, tics/obsessions suck)

[mific]

It might not be as good as the spinner ring, but having a polished stone in your pocket (or I guess any smooth polished solid but not too heavy thing) that you can play with, is also supposed to help keep your hands busy.

ETA: or I guess, try worry beads - quite literally.