I hate having Trichotillomania

I have pulled my hair so much, my scalp hurts.. i feel disgusting

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I have Trichotillomania too. I thought I was the only one on SW. Which brought shame. Thanks for telling,it made me brave enough to share it too.

As recent as last night I looked up possible gadgets to help /interrupt /replace the pulling craving. I'm working hard in therapy too overcome it too, but it's cptsd trauma connected so easier said than done.

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Queendragonfly I was wondering about that. Something like a fidget spinner type device that would help with the craving to pull.

Didn't want to be rude though, I am sure people suffering from this have tried lots of things.

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@Pherick There's one thing I haven't tried yet.

Putting this on every night 😂
My boyfriend will have to help me,
He has wrestled me down before to force me to calm down in a cptsd trigger. But then he couldn't cuff me, so I scratched his arms he got bad scars.

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Queendragonfly Thats quite a device :)

Look huney, just put it on, its for your own good!!!

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@Pherick It can be used intimate too, it's versatile 😂

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Queendragonfly LOL yea I figured helping someone calm their anxiety was not really its first and only use :)

Always good to have a multi-tasker ;)

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@Pherick No but it can help against self harm cravings we do woyh our hands.

First I was looking for a straight jacket but they are really expensive

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Queendragonfly WHatever works, whatever can help you, thats the important thing.