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Posted 7/29/2009 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
still don't wanna go anywhere today

yeah i have tricotillamania. i compulsively pull out my hair. my hair used to be very long but i end up cutting it to try to disguise how uneven it is from pulling it out
Posted 7/29/2009 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Tess,

I can't remember if you are currently going to any counseling. I think that it would really help you if you aren't already going.

I know how it feels when you don't feel like going anywhere. I had the day off of work today. I know that they kind of needed me at work. I wanted to help out, but just didn't feel up to it. I feel bad for the manager though. She came in at 5:30 am and isn't leaving until 10:30 pm. That is a long day. I am hoping that another girl came in and worked so that she didn't have to stay. I am just too tired to help. and it was my scheduled day off. But it is hard not to help out.

Do you ever go for walks? That is something that boosts up the energy and gets you motivated. Even if you only go for five or ten minutes, it helps. So maybe you should try to get out for a short walk when you are feeling down. And when you are feeling good, it makes you feel even better.

I sure hope that you start to feel better soon. Don't beat youself up for feeling tired and not wanting to go anywhere though. That just makes it harder to get out. But put in your mind that maybe you might want to go for a walk once in a while. And try to go now and then. But don't beat yourself up if you can't. Maybe one day you will try, maybe the next day you will succeed.

Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 7/29/2009 10:45 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Tess,

Just dropping in to say hello and to let you know I am here and I do support you too. 

I am sure you have had all kinds of advice on how to deal with the trichotillomania but I thought I would toss out a few. Engaging in activities that keep your hands busy — knitting or sketching, for instance are helpful.  I use the computer a lot to keep my hands busy. 

Ask family and friends to alert you when you're unconsciously pulling your hair. I know I have a tendency to pick at things and my hubby will tell me to "stop".  shocked

I noticed your thread is getting long and may I kindly suggest that you start a part 2 so members can follow along with how your doing now.  It helps sometimes to start a new thread and I will be glad to post the link to this thread in a new Part 2.  I am sure Karen would be glad to help you too.

Take care and know I am here for you.  My email is open.

Kitt

Posted 7/29/2009 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
See Part 2 @ https://www.healingwell.com/community/?f=19&m=1549104&g=1549104#m1549104

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