Hey everyone. I have been dealing with depression for about 25 years, although I didn't really do anything about it until 15 years ago. I have had thought of suicide and ideation, but have never actively acted on these impulses. I started pulling out my eyelashes when I was a teen, but did not move onto my eyebrows until I was in my 20's. I have always played with my hair, twisting it and pressing the loop with my fingertips, often causing my fingertips to become achy. It feels like I've developed a sort of callous because of it. Recently I had taken to cutting my hair so that it would all be of a uniform length. In fact, it bothered me so much that I had my head shaved so I would stop cutting it. The hair has grown back, and I fight the urge to trim it. However, I have now taken to using a pair of scissors at work to "scrape" my hair. I don't derive any relief from doing this, although I am fascinated by the shampoo residue and split ends that land on my desk. I am currently taking Luvox for my depression and have gone through a number of stressful events within the last year (new job, death of mother, and was assaulted). I cannot take Prozac, as it causes my joints and muscles to become extremely achy. Is there anything else I can do (short of keeping my head shaved) to alleviate these symptoms? Thanks...