Gonzy Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I recently discovered what the name of my problem was. I thought for the longest time that I was just the odd one out, the weird girl who pulled her hair out but I found that I am not. It is the uncontrollable urge to pull hair from different parts of the body. It has only recently been classified as a mental disorder and so not much research has been done on the subject as it only affects 1 to 3.4 percent of the population. Sadly I can't afford to get the help I need, and I can't change my brain chemistry haha.I guess I just feel sort of alone, and I don't know what to do. I don't want to end up bald, and its really embarrasing. Any advice? Anybody else going through the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I wouldn't feel lonely if I were you, I do in general, but not about the hairpulling thing. That's the only thing we all have in common, I pull my eyelashes, and literally their all gone. It's especially annoying when people ask me about it, do you have people like that? I just ignore them, I have a boyfriend and he's never noticed cause i use eyeliner, I'm dreading the day he notices'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 There are lots of people who pull their hair uncontrollably. Not sure if you've read Dr. Schwartz's blog from a few years back, "It's Enough To Make You Want To Pull Your Hair Out", but if you've not, I suggest that you do. There are *many* comments attached from other people who also pull on their hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Not trying to sound rude or anything, but I don't think reading other peoples tales will help with my sad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Cady, Mark was only trying to help, and it's not other people's tales, it's people's advice! You shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, so to speak!Paula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 haha, people check this thing so much...the accuracy in responses is intense. Paula why are you on mental help community? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Cady, I tend to think you're wrong about the utility of reading other's stories. Doing so has a normalizing effect on many people who before learning that they are not the only people who do this sort of thing felt like they were isolated and crazy. Reading about how other people struggle with the same issue makes it more normal of an experience to go through, which for many people has the effect of making it a more tolerable experience. Few people like feeling they are alone in the world. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 yeah yeah i gethca, we're tight I wasn't meaning anything by that. It just seems impossible of a habit to get rid of at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 what do you mean by "few people like feeling they are alone in this world"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well think about it! Your the one with all the brains!Paula:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Im sensing some sarcasm. Edited August 26, 2008 by cady1307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Look Cady. If you havn't got anything GOOD to say, then don't say anything at all!Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I could say the same for you too Paula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 ha , you seem tight .you're my favortei friend on here, no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 What is your problem! Obviously, something's bothering you? Come on, spit it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Getting a bit bored now! Has the cat got your tongue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ha no im being serious , you're tight, haha i have no problem with you, honestly if you'll check my profile you're my only friend ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Well stop acting like a dick! then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hows about you two stop speaking rudely to one another, huh? There isn't need for it. Both of you are here because this place fulfills a need - which means both of you are desirous of support. So stop antagonizing each other and try to find ways to support one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 iiighhhtt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sorry Mark. It was a bit uncalled for wasn't it. Just got wound up, should learn to control my temper! It won't happen again!Sorry Cady!paula:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 haha its cool, i really don't care. So wait, paula you never answered my one question before, like why are you on here? i already stated my problem, i guess ill try to use this site to help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'm on this site, trying to get my life back! Lets say, I had a close encounter with my friend called death, last July. But he wouldn't accept my pending friendship. So it looks like I'll be around for a while longer! If you get my drift!Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cady1307 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ah i got your drift, and that's kinda a scary thing to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 You don't have to tell me? I went there. Somehow, I don't think my time is ready yet! Not for the want of trying though!This is what has sent me feeling just like you. Don't trust anyone! When you've been shit on, the amount of times that I have, Then you'll understand! And for what! Trying to be nice to people, doing all you can for anyone. And when it's your turn to ask the favour, where is anyone? No where to be seen!I've learnt a lesson though! Look after number one. Coz no one else will!Cady, don't trust anyone! Not even your best friend. When shove comes to shove, they won't be bothered about you, no! All's they'll think about is there selve's. Believe me. Don't make the mistake that I made and try and be nice to everyone, Coz it dunt work. Do you know, I alway's said that when I die, I'm gonna come back as a bird! Do you know why? Coz I'm gonna shit on all them, that have shit on me! Ha! Honest!Paula;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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