I haven't been to a hairdressers since i was 18 - i'm now 28.
I cut my own hair when it needs it, but i'm trying really hard to grow it.
I made a goal today to get through it without pulling my hair. I got up at 10am and it's now 8:45pm and i haven't pulled any! I feel really good about that

I also spoke online to my best friend today and i told her about my plans to ask a doctor to refer me to a shrink or whatever. And she was sooo great about it, and i told her i would text her tonight before bed if i had gotten through it without hair pulling.

I really feel like i'll be jinxing myself saying this (but that maybe just my mental illness talking, whatever it is)... but today has been really good.

Someone suggested that i should keep a diary of everything that happens regarding my thoughts and hair-pulling and mania etc etc etc...
I think i may do that.