It's a little bit ironic that I am writing in a blog to stop pulling my hair out.This is because the time when I pull the most is when I'm doing homework - especially any homework that involves writing.The minute I stop typing my hand reaches straight to my eyebrows. I guess it's something to make myself feel like I'm being productive while I think. Maybe productive isn't the right word though.
My problem is that my pulling has become a habit more than an anxious behavior. I do it the most when I'm stressed, but a lot of the time that I am pulling it is just because I'm bored. I do it when I wake up, in between homework assignments, and while getting ready for school in the morning. I do it because it just feels good. On bad days it's like scratching an itch. You just have to do it or it will drive you crazy. On better days, not plucking is like resisting a full on back massage. You don't need to do it, but it's definitely hard to say no, especially when you're stressed.
I have managed to say no a couple times in the past few days. It's a triumph when my fingers reach my eyebrows and I manage to pull them away. Even though I currently still don't have eyebrows, I have been successful. They've grow back a little, and then in one episode they disappear. At least they are growing back. This gives me hope that I can let them grow for a little longer in the future, until I can just let them grow forever.
Stoppulling.com has been helping, although I'll admit I've been a little lazy about making sure to record everything. A lot of my statistics are just estimates. Nevertheless, here is the graph they've produced for me for days and amount of hairs pulled.



I'll keep posting updates of this. Hopefully soon the line will reach closer to 0!
I plan on starting to take the NAC today. It should take a couple weeks for me to notice any difference, but I'll be sure to keep you updated!