pulling hair

[princessica]

I dont know what to do. I have just found out how serious this problem is. I have been pulling and eating my hair for years, eating the roots, feeling sick because I couldnt swallow it... Now, I saw that operations on the Internet... I dont want to tell anyone about my problem. My parents think I ve stopped a long time ago, but I ve been hiding bold parts of my head and body so nobody knows... I am very afraid right now. I cant stop pulling my hair out... I am 16, the name and the e-mail adress I gave you are wrong, I am yust so afraid... How can I help myself without telling anyone? And please, dont advise me to tell anyone because I wont no mather how serious this problem gets. Please, help soon



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[sara12345]

What a great person you are to have shared your experiences and your solution.  I'm sure that you will help people who have the same problem.

[hammyhamster]

I don't know if this would help anyone but......... I used to cut my hair all the time. I couldn't stop. I looked ridiculous. I also had a time when I pulled out my eyelashes. Also, not a good look for me. I was put on Wellbutrin  a while back. I noticed I didn't have those urges. I didn't realize it was the meds until I was no longer on it. I was on and off for a couple of years and made the connection. I asked to be put back on it and explained to my psychiatrist why. He said Wellbutrin is for OCD type disorders and the hair cutting is a type of OCD. I take 300mg extended release form once a day. I hope it helps someone. Sue

[abizane]

I, too pull my hair out, have since I was a child. It has come and gone over the last 30+ years of my life. I see a therapist and am on medication for depression. The hair pulling comes from anxiety and is considered a compulsion. It worsens when I become nervous about something. Please do not be afraid to tell someone about this. It is controllable. There is no shame in this. Do try exercising to get some nervous energy out. Get a lot of rest, and try to keep out of stressful situations. If you find yourself stressed, breathe deeply and try to relax.

Let me know how you are-you are not alone. :)

Donna Marie