Write It

Everytime you have the urge to pull, write it down. Write down:

Why you want to pull?

What will happen if you don't pull?

How anxious do you feel right now because you are resisting?

Where do you want to pull?

Why do you want to pull from that particular place? Is it itchy? Is it sore?

Why you don't want to pull, and how you will feel if you resist.


By the time you're done writing all of this down, you will feel much better. Don't be shy on detail, write as much as you possibly can. Everytime you have the urge to pull, reread what you wrote, or write it again. You will be surprised at how effective it is.


If you do end up pulling, write down:

Why did you pull?

How does it feel now that you have pulled?

Has your anxiety gone down?

Do you want to pull again?

Why do you want to pull again?

Is it in the same spot? In surrounding areas?

Do you want to scratch a sore and end up pulling?

Does the texture of the root bother you?



The reason to ask yourself all these questions is to become aware. Instead of just pulling, or telling yourself its bad to pull, understand why you are doing it. Become concious of how and when you do it. When you catch yourself pulling, dont immediately feel guilty. Instead ask yourself: Okay, I am starting to pull. Thats a sign that something is going on. Am I depressed? Am I anxious? Why do I feel these things?

Trich can be a friend. It can be good. It can indicate when something is wrong, it can be the first to know. Use it to your advantage.