Why do I pull my hair out!!!!!?

Question

I need help here. I have this awfull habit of "pulling my hair out" (runnign my fingers from the scalp to the ends) of my head or "plucking" at and eventually pulling my split ends! How do I stop this behavior!!!

Answer 1

Trichotillomania—focal hair loss due to hair pulling, twisting, or teasing—is symptomatic of an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
No agreement among experts exists for the use of medication for treatment; however naltrexone, behavioral therapy, and habit reversal have been shown effective in reducing some symptoms.
Please see the web pages for more details and images on Trichotillomania.

Answer 2

Are you acually pulling the hair out, or just ripping off the split ends. I used to do it all the time in high school when I was way bored in anatomy class. Go get a hair cut. Then you won't have any more split ends to pull off.

Answer 3

It's trichotillomania, and it's a milder form of self mutilation. You can get treatment for this, talk to a psychologist.
(I have a mild form of it too, when stressed, I pull out my eyelashes)

Answer 4

i have the same thing, its called trichotillmania (im not sure if thats the right spelling) but look it up, youd be surprised. i didn't even know that it was such a thing i just thought something was wrong with me but it turned out im not the only one like that

Answer 5

twiddle your thumbs lol um maybe you could try punishment for yourself like every time you do that you'll have to do 10 sit ups (a good way to stay healthy too)

Answer 6

I would suggest for you to keep your hands busy in some way; find a hobby that will keep your hands still.

Answer 7

wear a hat

Answer 8

speak with a health counsillor about it

Answer 9

shave it and start sewing