Is it normal that i pull out my hair and "eat" it?

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I often pull out my hair, the pain is sort of like a...dare I say it, sick, pleasurable satisfaction to me. I then thread it through my mouth, twist it through my tounge, almost like I'm "French kissing" someone. I heard it's bad for your health but it's almost impossible for me to stop, it's been going on for almost 2 years now. Also, any tips on how to solve this problem? My hair is thinning very quickly...

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  • blondie28
    13 years ago

    It called tricotillimania<< not sure how to spell it<<. But it's an uncontrollable urge to pull out ur hair, sorda like obsessive compulsive disorder, talk to a doctor

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  • RaWr-:)
    13 years ago

    ^ Oh gosh, I saw that episode :x
    Please get help. !!

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  • nanimeow
    13 years ago

    Maybe try pulling out the already dead ones? You shed throughout the day.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    No. stop doing that its not normal.

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  • vnorthrup21
    13 years ago

    LISTEN: I WAS WATCHING 1,000 WAYS TO DIE (an american tv show that shows absurd ways to die) EATING HAIR WAS ONE OF THEM. I don't know if u do it obsessively, however I would see a doctor. Seriously.

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  • iHeartDinosaurs
    13 years ago

    I know how you feel, I pluck my hair out, but I don't eat it. I just drop it on the ground but anyways, you probably have a urge to pull your hair out and that's normal. Most people do it to ease stress.

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  • ellaisrad
    13 years ago

    I know how you feel, I don't eat my hair but I do pull it out on occasion and play with it. It just feels like a sweet release..

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  • SAnnDel
    13 years ago

    Hair CANNOT be digested. It will kill you. Stop it or seek professional help. You most likely need to see a doctor NOW if you have been doing this for some time. Get help!

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    It's trichotillomania, check out their website at tlc.org. Unfortunately there is no cure for it, but therapy and anti-depressants like Prozac/ zoloft etc help. Anyway msg me if u either need to talk/ask questions.

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  • Sabaky
    13 years ago

    On my strange addiction they had sum 1 like u.

    Get help

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  • threeyearsold
    13 years ago

    what you are creating in your stomach with all that undigestible hair is called a bezoar (just like in Harry Potter). It is a serious condition and you need to seek help.

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  • HSVWHO
    13 years ago

    Well id like to see your head in 2 years time! Ull be bald

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  • LimeGreenPanda
    13 years ago

    Hey, Thanks for all the answers. I saw that episode too, although I do not "swallow" my hair. I'll try my best to stop, though, guys. Thanks! I really appreciate it<3

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  • imhungry
    13 years ago

    Definitely not normal. On that tv show a 1000 ways to die there was a lady who ate her hair and passed away from it so please get help.

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  • Kitty3
    13 years ago

    Um yah that's um... not normal

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  • fuZi8n
    13 years ago

    You cannot digest hair; so you might not wanna eat that

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  • snowboarder
    13 years ago

    It can kill you because you can't digest it properly

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  • katieeex20
    13 years ago

    Trichophagia is a compulsive need to consume hair. Swallowing your hair is not only unhealthy, it's also composed of proteins that your body cannot digest.. which means.. you've got a 2 year old ball of hair chillin' in your stomach.

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  • americanhoney
    13 years ago

    ^^oh, Jesus.

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  • howaminotmyself
    13 years ago

    eat stringy fruit

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  • wreckd
    13 years ago

    Just stop. It IS bad for your health. I can't even stand the thought of hair in my mouth. Ughh. I hope you find a solutionnn...

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  • doodlelover
    13 years ago

    COPIER

    MY STRANGE ADDICTION HAD A WOMAN THAT DID THIS...

    FUCKING LIAR!

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