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To Rachel and ALL hair pullers!!!!

Posted by Chellise Scranton on January 13, 2001, at 2:09:35

In reply to questions about trichotillomania, posted by Rachel on July 30, 1999, at 16:22:29

I think I may have finally found a home!

It is so heartwarming to hear other folks (especially women!)

I'm 33, and I'm been hair pulling (with great intensity and regularity) since around 19. Like you folks I was always a hair twister, sucker, nibbler. And like most of us - I started on my eyebrows, then did pubic hair, and now I've been working on my whole head (bald patches) for over ten years.

I've tried Luvox, Prozac, behavior modification, therapy, wearing mittens, trying to focus on what I was feeling/dealing with at that moment. I guess some of this behavior must be sompulsive - because I don't stop. (Although I do want to.) Maybe it's some kind of immediate gratification thing???? Who knows. I'd love more of your thoughts on this matter.

Another question, did any of you have really pretty, luxurious (sp?) hair when you started? Did you always know that your hair was a "pretty" part of you? I've always wondered if this was some kind of self-defacing behavior as well.

Ok, I've done enough rambling. I'll await your replies - and thanks again for giving me a place to share!

Chellise


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