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Hair pulling and anxiety....

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TheDancingPilchard · 03/07/2012 14:26

I have suffered from EDs since I was very young, and when I was younger I used to pull my hair out when under stress, mainly related to childhood abuse. there would be an "incident" and afterwards I would pull at my hair until it came out. it left me with bald patches which have grown back.

recently I have been slipping. I have lost a lot of weight and have an appointment to see an EDT next month. I have requested it, and am currently on 20mg prozac. over the last month I've caught myself tugging at my hair for relief. its like a stimulus then a peace.

but today I have pulled out a large clump of hair. I dont even really remember doing it, and I am trying hard to stop myself doing it again. the urge is pretty strong. what should I do? wait until I see my EDT? call my gp? any advice?

ps, i am a regular who has nc'd.

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TheDancingPilchard · 03/07/2012 14:38

anyone?

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TheDancingPilchard · 03/07/2012 15:50

bump

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TheDancingPilchard · 04/07/2012 13:13

noone?

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frowniefuckingface · 04/07/2012 13:26

Hi, I am really unsure on how to answer this but didn't want to leave you unanswered. I think you should make an urgent appointment with your gp.

In the mean time just try to keep busy, put an elastic band around your wrist and ping it if you get the urge to pull your hair.

I am not sure if what I have said is right. Hopefully someone with more experience will be along soon.

TheDancingPilchard · 04/07/2012 13:50

thank you. it scared me a bit tbh. Ive been tugging at it today but havent pulled any out. which is good, I suppose.

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notsofrownieface · 05/07/2012 08:13

That is good, how are you today?

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