Hair pulling -- or, more broadly, mild self harm? maybe like nail biting?

[Gs172003]

I have thought about it, but I really, really like my hair and I'd not like it so much if it was short...

Pony tails?

 

[Gs172003]

Reading that link I do chew on the inside of my lip but I don't think I do it bad enough to call it a disorder.

 

[littleoc]

Pony tails?

Already got one, pretty frequently... lol. Maybe I should wear one of those beanie hats when I'm indoors, and rely on peer pressure somewhat?

 

[Enaila]

I have the habit of pulling my hair when trying to ground from going into a flashback. The other day, in therapy, I started to pull my hair without realizing it and the T handed me a soft item to hold...one of those fuzzy caterpillars inch worm toys which you can have on a clear string. I started to pick at the fuzz on it instead. She once handed me a small stuffed TY beanie animal and that worked too. I try to pick something up and keep my hands full when I notice myself wanting to pull my hair. Holding something soft seems to change my focus. It has to be soft though or I will use it to inadvertently scratch if I'm flashing. I have been trying to become more aware of when I am pulling my hair...sometimes it is a frustrated quick yank.

 

[littleoc]

I have the habit of pulling my hair when trying to ground from going into a flashback. The other day, i...

Thank you, that may really help me :) I absolutely love stuffed animals, so I'm not in short supply of those!