Thursday, February 23, 2012

Two weeks after taking NAC

It has been 2 weeks since I started taking regular doses of 1200mg of NAC daily. Although I missed a few doses (about 3) scattered throughout the two weeks, I have noticed a significant improvement.

To put this into perspective, I have pulled maybe 3 or 4 eyelashes in the past week. For me, this is an improvement considering I had bald eyes.

What has struck me by surprise, however, is not the reduced urges to pull. After only 15 days of taking NAC, my eyelashes are all growing back. In other words, every single hair I have ever pulled is already a visible baby hair (and it seems to me that they are growing back thicker). None are to full length, but I predict that in another 2 weeks (a full month of NAC) I will be able to go out without wearing makeup. My lash lines will no longer have bald spots due to the significant amount (and speed) of growth on them. Again, not to length, but the hairs are present.

I still pull one hair or two a day from my scalp. My eyelashes I have stopped touching. I will note that I do rub my eyes constantly, but there is little urge to pull.

I should note that I have continued to pick at my sores (on my scalp). There has been no decrease in urges to pick at my skin, only to pull. (This suggests that NAC is not for OCD but for hair pulling in particular).

In another 2 weeks I will mark my progress. Insofar I recommend NAC to all hair-pullers, severe and moderate alike.

I am using the brand SISU, which was recommended to me by a pharmacist. I was told it is the best vitamin/mineral supplement company on the market right now.

You can view the bottle here.

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