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Joined: May 2004
Posted: June 28 2004,09:24   
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Hello,
Im pretty new to this area but I thought Id share my compulsion. Im on a hair cutting spree.I go through this every couple months.I cut my own hair( im a hairstylist by trade so I think I know what Im doing! ) Ok ,so I think its time for a trim.I cut it.Then I analyze...Nope ,not good enough.cut some more.next day .analyze."Oh I can make this better! Cut some more and on and on.Im on about day 4 of this.I now have a short blond spike!I looked in the mirror just now and found something new to cut.I stopped and came here instead.I told my Pdoc about this and he says its not OCD thats it anxiety.He thinks I do this when Im stressed out.Like an outlet.I really think its more. It so weird because in comes in cycles.Maybe its a form of that hair disorder(dont know how to spell it)Well  I told my pdoc how it makes me feel when Im cutting my hair.excitment and relief.and then when the phase is over embarrassment and shame.How could I do this to myself again!!??2 weeks ago he asked me to write down my feelings before I start cutting. I tried.but I didnt have the words for what I was feeling.I have an appt today. So I wonder what he will say when he sees me?!Sorry If Im rambling.But just sitting here telling you guys feels good!   And Im going to  keep busy and Im not going cut anymore today!                             
                                            Cat  



lizzy
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Posted: June 28 2004,10:40   
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Hi Cat - welcome.  It's when habit becomes a necessity that we begin to go down the OCD route - join the Club!
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lizzy



inner_chaos
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Group: Senior Member
Posts: 2066
Joined: June 2004
Posted: June 28 2004,14:37   
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hey cat,
distraction is a good technique if you can find ways to avoid cutting your hair andd do some thing instead.
i dont have anything else to say really.
we all have our little things that we do in times of stress.
can you cut other people's hair instead?
or does it have to be your own?
IC~