Thanks, iamtwilight. Yep, it's trichotillomania - sorry you have it too, it sucks. The only way I've found of stopping that really works for me is keeping my hair covered, but unfortunately that's not a practical solution unless it's winter when I can wear a hat. Sometimes holding something in my left hand (I'm right handed, so my left hand is normally left free) will work, though - have you got a stress ball, or something to keep your hands occupied? I've heard that wearing gloves can help as well.