I am eating my hair!!

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I am eating my hair!!

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i cant stop doing it i started eating my arm hair by twisting it then taking the top part and eating it then my arm hair is gone then i start eating my head hair and part of it is bald now like a small part!!

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Hello,

You condition is called trichophagia, which is closely related to trichotillomania. Its an obsessive compulsive disorder. Get medical help as soon as possible. You can consider consulting a psychiatrist.

Meanwhile engage in stress free activities, like spending time with your friends.

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