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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 385786" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>Thank you both so much. I have talked about wigs and I'm not against them. I just am stubborn and i'm so hoping to find an option to help me get through while my hair grows back and while I try to get some more anxiety medications and get a hold on it again. Since this is hte first time in my life that I've pulled until its been noticable (and boy oh boy, is it noticable <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> ) I'm hoping that the extensions help with the pulling actually. It is very strange but once the extensions are in, I can't see it giving me the same mental "pay off" pulling them as the sensation will be so different. I'm hopeful but also realistic and if I find it doesn't help, well that will be that. I just know that for me, at this point right now, if I have a wig or something else that isn't melded to my head, I'll simply take it off at times as anybody would, and find myself with less and less hair. I guess it's just something I've got to give a try for myself, to see if I can get back on track. </p><p>The responses here and in PM have all been so helpful and I want to thank all of you. Especially for sharing that it is happening to others, and no feelings of "Wow, what a wack job". I can't express how much that has helped me, especially this morning! I'm feeling a bit ill to my stomach already, 2 hours until the hairdresser appointment and showing a stranger what is really going on under that baseball cap of mine! I'm going to discuss wigs with her while I am there. When we spoke by phone yesterday I learned she is the extension person at this salon, as well as the person who takes care of wigs and hairpieces. She seems so knowledgeable and I think it's a good idea to ask while I'm sitting there for hours anyhow, about the costs, styles, maintenance etc. Because if I'm pulling WITH the extensions in? I'm going to have them taken right back out and go on to another avenue. I know I won't ever let myself walk around with my head a mess like this again. The emotional pain is so overwhelming I simply can't picture doing it again. My aunt had chemotherapy and lost all of her hair and had the most realistic and beautiful wig. I know she used the same place I'm heading to today, so at least I'll be in the right persons hands and she'll know about my issues if/when I need a hairdresser again, or a wig made etc.</p><p>I am going to try to just concentrate on someone's message in a PM this morning, that it isn't spending money for vanity but for health. And it really hit home that she was completely right. This is no longer about vanity, that ended about a year ago when my hair looked a mess. Now it is definitely affecting my health, emotional at minimal but I'm sure even beyond. </p><p>Wish me well ladies, I'm crossing my fingers that this can help me a bit, and my wonderful cousin is going to come with me to a walk in clinic to get a new script for anxiety medications as well. They have done a lot to help me in the past and it is obvious that I need some help, it is overdue in fact. </p><p>Putting on my brave face this morning, and hoping I don't get sick walking into the salon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 385786, member: 4264"] Thank you both so much. I have talked about wigs and I'm not against them. I just am stubborn and i'm so hoping to find an option to help me get through while my hair grows back and while I try to get some more anxiety medications and get a hold on it again. Since this is hte first time in my life that I've pulled until its been noticable (and boy oh boy, is it noticable :( ) I'm hoping that the extensions help with the pulling actually. It is very strange but once the extensions are in, I can't see it giving me the same mental "pay off" pulling them as the sensation will be so different. I'm hopeful but also realistic and if I find it doesn't help, well that will be that. I just know that for me, at this point right now, if I have a wig or something else that isn't melded to my head, I'll simply take it off at times as anybody would, and find myself with less and less hair. I guess it's just something I've got to give a try for myself, to see if I can get back on track. The responses here and in PM have all been so helpful and I want to thank all of you. Especially for sharing that it is happening to others, and no feelings of "Wow, what a wack job". I can't express how much that has helped me, especially this morning! I'm feeling a bit ill to my stomach already, 2 hours until the hairdresser appointment and showing a stranger what is really going on under that baseball cap of mine! I'm going to discuss wigs with her while I am there. When we spoke by phone yesterday I learned she is the extension person at this salon, as well as the person who takes care of wigs and hairpieces. She seems so knowledgeable and I think it's a good idea to ask while I'm sitting there for hours anyhow, about the costs, styles, maintenance etc. Because if I'm pulling WITH the extensions in? I'm going to have them taken right back out and go on to another avenue. I know I won't ever let myself walk around with my head a mess like this again. The emotional pain is so overwhelming I simply can't picture doing it again. My aunt had chemotherapy and lost all of her hair and had the most realistic and beautiful wig. I know she used the same place I'm heading to today, so at least I'll be in the right persons hands and she'll know about my issues if/when I need a hairdresser again, or a wig made etc. I am going to try to just concentrate on someone's message in a PM this morning, that it isn't spending money for vanity but for health. And it really hit home that she was completely right. This is no longer about vanity, that ended about a year ago when my hair looked a mess. Now it is definitely affecting my health, emotional at minimal but I'm sure even beyond. Wish me well ladies, I'm crossing my fingers that this can help me a bit, and my wonderful cousin is going to come with me to a walk in clinic to get a new script for anxiety medications as well. They have done a lot to help me in the past and it is obvious that I need some help, it is overdue in fact. Putting on my brave face this morning, and hoping I don't get sick walking into the salon. [/QUOTE]
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