I developed hair pulling habits and cant stop it pl. help?

Question

iam 42 yrs. old and have pulilng hair habit. Top of my head obviously bald I want to break this habit and everytime I try iam not successful. I keep doing it and it seems get addicted to this habit. Hope you can advise me or give me some tip to stop it . thanks

Answer 1

trichotillomania. A friend had this condition when she was depressed and anxious. She took an antidepressant and it got better.

Answer 2

You have a condition called trichotillomania. It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and is similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder. You will likely not be able to stop on your own. Many people have this or similar symptoms. Please consult with a psychiatrist who can prescribe a medication that will stop your need to pull hair. Please remember that this is a medical condition, not a bad habit. There is no shame in this, and you are not crazy.

Answer 3

I had the same habit. Some times a pulled it because it felt like rocks in my hair. If you want to wear a wig, or just think how retarded you would look with you're hair like that.

Answer 4

i saw a show on tv with people witht his condition.people who succeeded opt'd for gluing a wig to the crown of the head where most people start pulling-since the wig is in place,you cannot have access to your scalp which forces you to stop-if you really want to help yourself,i would also see a counsler or a therapist for this,they will help you succeed-GOOD LUCK*

Answer 5

This is a psychological condition. I'm going to get the spelling wrong, but it is something like trichotylomania. Sorry about the spelling. I think they have medication to control the compulsion. It is not uncommon.

Answer 6

Shave your head completely and by the time your hair grows back out you will have gotten over it.