I have a nervous habit of pulling my hair out. I am determined to stop it. I have not pulled out a hair in 4 days. Is there a time when habits go away? I heard 23 days. is this true or does it depend?
2006-10-28 15:50:00 · 7 answers · asked by kyle k 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
nope some habits, (mental obsessions take months or even years to resolve. i would suggest trying to get to get to the root of the problem, anxiety or whatever, and try to work on that. stress relief techniques and so on. good luck
2006-10-28 16:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by skytzo ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pulling your hair out is not just a habit it's psychological condition as well most habits take about 72 hours to get rid of and then days perhaps even the rest of your life to conquer keep up your determination but talk to your doctor too...
2006-10-28 22:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by ayj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that the breaking of a habit goes in cycles of twelve. Example go twelve hours you'll make it through the day. Twelve days you have a good chance to get throught the month. Twelve weeks and your habit will most likely have faded away. Messed up thing is it only takes one slip up to get back into the habit.Good Luck!
2006-10-28 23:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by BluLizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not as famililiar with it but it is called trichotillomania and does not go away on it's own...there is a reason hidden in your past or subconscience for this behavior and the earlier you seek help the better. It is often brought on by worry thoughts,attention problems and isomnia...shyness and social phobia are all mixed in BUT there is a cure and it will make you a happier, well balanced person. The approach is behavioral and other fun filled groups,etc
2006-10-28 23:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by bubak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends upon ur will
i can say an idea
whenever u pull ur hair,think u r in the stage where 1000s of people r looking at u
would u continue to do that in the midst of thousands of people?
doesnt it hurt u honey?
all the best for ur quick relief
have faith that u could stop that habit
2006-10-28 23:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by kalai 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends a lot try making a new habit is the best thing I know of , I have a Friend who kicked a habit by rubbing stones smooth
2006-10-29 00:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by nikkole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practical aid to quitting is to cut your hair really short. Good luck.
2006-10-28 23:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋