is there a term used for people who constantly are compeled to play with their hair or run their hands throug

Question

i do this constantly and have no idea why ,i usualy dont even think about it .i just sudenly realize im dooing it agin


am i cracked or what

nope never pull it out ,thoggh sometimes a cople of srands are removed it dosent show

in checking out OCD it seems compeled is the wrong word
my problem is involentary not ritualistic

Answer 1

As far as a specific word for the action itself, there is not one that I know of. It is a minor compulsive psychoses, however. Just like the constant shredding of paper, or the bending and rearranging of paperclips, running your fingers through your hair is a compulsive disorder and, in some instances, can lead to thinning hair (I know this sounds far-fetched, but it does appear to be true). It is linked also to the same compulsion that makes people chew their fingernails or constantly rub their earlobes.

Answer 2

That is most done by people who are stressed. Also most girls who are on drugs and those who smoke and drink do it quite often.

I don't know the term they use - I'm sure there is though.

Answer 3

I believe there's no exact term for that. But I see you admire your hair very much. You like how it feels to run your fingers through your hair, huh?

Answer 4

My brother has this problem too. When it was at its worse, he pulled strands of hair out until he had a bald patch.

Answer 5

its a compulsive disorder that many people have. some are nervous when doing it or do it subconsciencely.

Answer 6

yes ur cracked out