Date: 3/20/2003 7:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 19625
Even if you're not ripping out chunks, it could be a mild form of that disorder. I forget what it's called. You could see a doctor about it, there might be meds that help you stop, or tricks or something. Erin-  |
Date: 3/20/2003 7:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 5301
...the only two things that I can think of are to either cut off all your hair or remove your fingers. However, neither of these solutions seems to be practical. Subconcious habits are rarely easy to rid ones self of. At least you don't have a habit of picking your nose in public.  |
Date: 3/20/2003 8:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 25828
maybe it's like biting your nails..i don't notice it when i'm doing that, really - - but when someone tells me i am..i start to notice - for instance, if you could get a friend that is around you alot to tell you when she notices that you're messing with your hair - you might start to notice after a while and then you could stop it yourself --i know just what ya mean..i bite my nails down to the nub and never even think about what i'm doign 8-)  |
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Date: 3/20/2003 8:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 25828
no you don't have that disorder..my sister worked around some with that and they rip hair out and i think even claw their skin too ( i forget, i remember that is why she quit that job..she couldn't bear to see them doing it....) |
Date: 3/20/2003 8:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 47699
I can't help but think of an old song right now as I contemplate your dilemma. It is, in no way, my recommendation. It's simply a comical approach to your situation. "Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette. Smoke, smoke, smoke it if you smoke yourself to death. Tell Saint Peter at the Golden Gate that he's gonna have to wait. I've gotta have another cigarette." LOL!
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Date: 3/20/2003 8:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 60792
i do the same thing *shrugs*  |
Date: 3/20/2003 8:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 47699
I must add this warning when considering an alternative. "SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphasema and may complicate pregnancy." I'm not pregnant so I'm not worried. LOL!
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Date: 3/20/2003 8:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 20750
lol @ the thought of Dani bald! hehehe! It's probably just a habit! Some people suck on their hair! ewwwwwwwwwwww!  |
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Date: 3/20/2003 8:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 20750
lmbo @ Hekler! |
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Date: 3/20/2003 8:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 47699
I guess you could always shave your head and be done with it. |
Date: 3/20/2003 9:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Hi Danielle :) I used to do the same thing when I was younger. I'd grab a few strands and twist em, tie em in little knot and eventually yank em out. Really, I did that. I remember when I quit..I had jerked hair out of the same spot and had a little bare spot. I saw that it was noticeable, got all upset and that was the last time I ever did it. I couldn't afford to do that nowadays, cause I'm running short of hair..*wink* Good luck to you, my friend.:)  |
Date: 3/21/2003 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 36511
Sounds like obesssive compulsive disorder? I have an idea! If you have long hair, why dont you keep it braided, that way, theres no strands to twist!  |
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Date: 3/21/2003 10:44:00 AM ( Admin-DNL )
LOL @ you guys!! No I am not bald hehe. Wolf girl that is a good idea, and some of you have good ideas too. thanks for the comments! |
Date: 3/21/2003 11:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 5252
Danielle, i often do this to. Not only do i pull my hair, but i pull my eyelashes and eye brows. i don't know why i do this, i've often wondered. atleast we're not alone, right? ;)  |
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