Anyone as crazy as I am?

[Billmartini]

I was just wondering if anyone here feels like they have an out of control compulsion regarding their hairloss. For all the diffuse thinners, do you guys find yourself running your hands through your hair, touching the top of your head, and even rubbing your scalp. I run my hands through the crown area of my scalp a bunch, rubbing the skin, because i've become so obsessed with how thin it is. My hair is basically a fluff ball on top.

Please tell me there are at least a few of you that are constantly messing with your hair. Or looking in the mirror. I'm constantly brushing my hair to the side so it looks fuller: basically a comeover. I can't make myself stop. I'm probably running my hands or even pulling on the hair once a minute every day.

I k now pulling on it is terrible. But does mere contact, and frequent playing with the hair screw up the follicles. Am I dooming myself. If so, i'm probably to blame for the state of my hair.

Can a therapist help me deal with this, cause I'm freakin losing it.

 

[gonna_win]

Yeah, been doing similar things myself. As TynanW suggested it could be depression and that you should go and see professional help. I am personally considering this, as it is getting a little out of hand.

 

[HairyPotter]

My closet door is right next to my desk and the sliding closet door is a huge mirror... so everytime Im sitting at my desk doing something I cant stop glancing at my hair in the mirror like every few minutes.

Every time I look at my hair I get disappointed, pisst, angry, etc... Its a vicious cycle :evil:

 

[Cornholio]

I was doing the same thing... So I shaved my head. Rash, premature and impulsive, and I am looking foreward to at least 1/4 inch growth : ). I still look at my head as it is now quite different, but I think it will be good to adjust (temporarily even) to a shaved head, as that is the worst that hair loss can do. I am hoping to see that life goes on, food still tastes good and comedy central is still funny. If/When I grow it out im thinking I won't worry as much, as I will remember these days... The obsession is pointless and crazy. I found myself thinking about hair when there was nobody to see it, swimming or jogging. Thats just vanity, and a waste of time and energy. Hair is just hair. This web-site doesnt help things either (beyond the information) as it keeps me focused on hair. But I cant stop checking this site. Maybe I can get myself banned. What does that take here?

 

[Melbs]

I dont touch my hair during the day... dont have a mirror next to the desk which helps. What ive tried doing however is when i look in the mirror i really try to concentrate on my FACE... my EYES and general head as anyone else who you come accross would. Dont forget that non hairloss sufferers... including women dont analyse hairlines like we do. They might glance say hours after speaking to you once or twice, but remember you are viewed 95% of the time by your face.

Try it... next time you look in the mirror make a serious effort NOT to look straight at you hairline or hair the whole time your looking... because seriously the general public or people we talk directly to dont do this. Think when hairloss wasn't a problem for you... did you ever even bother looking at someones hairline... probably not. I really dont remember looking or caring for that matter. Neither do alot of others...

 

[Sir_LagaLot]

no my friend...you will not 'damage' follicles by 'rubbing' your scalp. some believe its actually good for blood flow to the region. i'd advice you dont do it that often though cause you probably make your hair too oily and once its too oily you'll see more of your scalp depending on how thinned out your hair is.

next time you're in the 'mood' to rub your scalp, try olive oil mixed with almond and coconut oil. massage into scalp , leave on for 2 hours and wash away. you'll be amazed with the results.thickens hair instantly.

best of luck to you

 

[Solo]

I can´t stop touching my scalp. When I´m studying I find myself touching the top of my head with my fingers everytime. I wonder if I´m harming my hair by constantly rubbing my scalp. And that leads to thoughts about hair, also. I think I´m too much focused on my hair.

 

[itchy080]

male pattern baldness has increased my crazy factor, workout habits and decreased confidense

 

[amrod]

yeah im going totally insane i think i may need to see a psychiatrist

my hairloss situation has got better since medication but my mental state is in servere decline

 

[arya]

I am soo upset over my hairloss that, i think i am getting mentally sick. I am always having uneasy feeling and tension i don't find any joy in anything anymore.

 

[Greg1]

Billmartini, my partner must think that I'm so vain. Whenver I'm out in the public eye any where, I'm constantly checking to make sure that my hair looks ok Even though my seven-year old daughter says that my hairloss has reversed significantly since I started my treatment, I am still conscious of my hair. I guess that it's very much like someone who has been overweight for a while. When they see themselves in the mirror and then lose allot of weight they can tend to see themselves as overweight.

 

[Cornholio]

Greg- As children dont know how to tell a "white lie" that is a very good sign of progress : ) They can be blunt, but always honest.

 

[unluckystat]

Same here, I'm starting to lose it. It's weird how this past fall semester was by far the best time of my life and then when I transferred schools and noticed my hairline was getting thinner my life quickly went to sh*t. Now I can't stop touching my scalp, obsessing about my hair, and feeling desperate. I feel like this is robbing me of my youth.

 

[Goingat20]

Guys i havent evened turned 21 yet, and hair loss has affected me at an eary stage in life. Now im always touching my hair, wearing a cap to uni, its crazy. But we just got live with it, i dont know what im going to do when i go bald. I think im going to wear a hair piece.
Nevertheless, we gotta not think about it as much....

 

[MiddleAgedManiac]

I would suggest that those who are suffering from depression take up, or participate in a hobby. Go to the gym constantly, or golf, or poker...whatever! If you are spending your time doing *something* else, then you won't have time to worry.

 

[Chujgcha]

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[Greg1]

Cornholio, thanks for that Even more than my ex, my daughter is impressed with my treatment.