Toys for Trichotillomania ~ BFRB Awareness Week

[@daisybarrett3226]

It's so weird that I can get bored with toys but not with my hair.

[@bonitajuanita]

its really hard. I had a koosh ball obsession faze not that long ago but now I'm really obsessed with silly putty. Just keep trying different things and stay positive. You can do it!

[@daisybarrett3226]

Thanks, I'll keep trying.

[@rosiem4932]

Same I hate it so much. I pick out my eyelashes too so it’s hard

[@carolinereadowl6271]

Same :(

[@shadowthewolfshadowtheeolf1071]

I have Autism and use these but with autism there called stim toys. so glad people with other conditions are finding these trick toys helpful :)

[@imogensyms7164]

ShadowTheWolf ShadowTheEolf I have autism too and I find tangles and chewy necklaces really helpfull

[@ginapfeiffer5395]

I too have autism and trichotillomania. I’ve been pulling my hair out since I was 9. I am 30 now. I am always looking for fridges toys to help with my anxiety, sensory needs and hair pulling. I like stretchy strings and thinking putty the best so far.

[@jfekfjfnr7830]

@@ginapfeiffer5395 hope it gets better

[@emthedinosaur351]

I use them and i have ocd and adhd. They are very useful

[@myautisticlife9152]

Yes Love my ( TRICH / Stim Toy’s ) 🙌🏽 😄 ❤️ 😁 I have AUTISM and ( 2 Forms Of OCD ) , ( 2 Forms Of ANXIETY ) , and Possible ADHD , & Yay . For ( Stim / Trich Toys ) YAY 😁 🙌🏽 ❤️ I Constantly Fidget so Stim / Trich Toys are also Form of Security For Me too 😄 👍🏽😍❤️

[@Jess-_]

I sadly have it (almost a year now) and I am only 10-11 years old. It sucks. I got called a weirdo, a monster and scary. I’m just saying to anyone who has it or something similar that you are perfect and I wish you the best with your journey!

[@lloydadeocampo]

Mine started when I was 10. I'm 20 now. Will be 21 next year. I'm getting help from psychiatrist to "heal" myself. You should tell your parents too

[@annierosenelson1778]

The problem for me is half of the release is due to the feeling on my head from picking :( sounds weird but anyone relate?

[@anateez]

same here /:

[@Retz094]

Get a metallic head-scratcher!! It does a good job stimulating my head in place of picking hair.

[@alissaride117]

yeah. it's rewarding to see the work that you did picking detached from you and in front of you

[@marysupernova7780]

For me it's always been like one specific hair follicle is nagging me, and it's sending crawling feelings out around it. The longer i ignore it, the worse that gets. And i have to grab the patch of hair over crawly-feels and narrow things down to what one it is, hopefully... I'm usually wrong the first 50 times or more lol, i could spend all day trying to figure out the "golden hair" and fall asleep with my hands up there, looking til the last minute. The signals coming from the follicle keep me up at night, it makes my sleep paralysis worse too. Then it starts again elsewhere after i pull the right one, and i go on and on until i have dime sized wounds full of stubble all over the back of my head, hairline, and crown. The sensation is all-consuming when i try to brush my hair, leave it down, or adjust my ponytail(s). Any movement of the hair on my head during a less-intense period of a flare makes the crawling-tentacle sensation explode again, destroys my train of thought & lays on my anxiety function until my hands are up there.

[@leannapoole9611]

@@marysupernova7780 the way u described the crawling feeling is perfect. You just have to get that perfect one. I made a new years resolution for 2021 to not pull. It's been so hard but I just have to tell myself no and then do something else to distract me. Best of luck to u

[@heatherwarren7081]

Thank you for posting this! I have Trich and no one would ever guess and I never talk bout it... ever. I can't wait to get some of these to keep my hands busy and hopefully to help keep me from pulling.

[@greenghoul157]

I bought a fidget cube, I like them because they have different functions so it doesn't get repetitive

[@louiseisagnome629]

Who else is mainly picking to pull a root because the roots are the best

[@GianaDelmarcelle-ce3ok]

Yes they are so juicy

[@alexas1797]

Have you seen the hairy Tangles? I know you said Tangles aren't the best for you since they don't keep you busy enough but the hairy Tangles have rubbery hair (like the pink bracelet and catapillars) so maybe that extra added feature would help! There is also a toy called the Pullers Pickers Fidget Ball which has little hairs on it that can be pulled out!!

[@kelseytalley5241]

Fidget spinner so far has helped me between the sound and the color changing lights plus it’s a toy I have to use both my hands with. You can use it with one but if you want it to spin faster it’s best to use two.

[@rosiem4932]

Ooh the 2nd might help

[@fannybrisker5797]

This video provided me with many ideas to help my little girl. Thank you so much.

[@tallulahbinder199]

Something I recommend is keeping trich toys on a lanyard I find this helpful so I always have something on hand

[@princessclaya2]

i like the weird popping feeling or the release of the hair being pulled. anyone have a solution for mimicking that feeling?

[@aaliyahhernandez2896]

I have the same thing. That’s why it been hard for me to find something that gives the same feeling.

[@perrytheplatypus321]

Not an all the time solution, but I've found snapping small sticks into little bits gets a similar release. Also silly putty can be snapped off if u pull/rip it really fast it's satisfying to tear it up

[@lyvsix]

The beans that pop are my fav, there is a peanut version too.

[@catholicfran]

Thank you for sharing your story. Another toy that helps me with my anxiety is the No-mess play foam. It's a bunch of sticky foam beads that stick together and you can mold them into something. Almost the same concept as the putty. I found mine @Marshalls and I've also seen it @ TJMaxx.

[@lindseyjean1773]

I have it. It sucks

[@taylorr9374]

Haruka Nanase same

[@AncientAnt3y]

Haruka Nanase I'm sorry

[@jordynmillett90]

Same

[@anime-edits-weebthings-7600]

Lindsey McClintock. Me too😅

[@seroski6706]

I do to. And I want it to go away. But I'm scared to tell my parents

[@sharsSafeSpace]

I find fidget cubes really helpful. Each of the 6 sides has a different function to play with. One side has spinners, one has a surface like a worry rock to rub, there’s a toggle, buttons you can click, a switch to push back and forth and another thing . This way if you get bored with one action you can just play with another side of the cube

[@hannahberkelouw3338]

great examples. a scarf with fringes is also angood thing to keep your fingers buzy. I like to make an d undo braids in the fringes

[@rachelvelander]

I am YEARS late- but this video did a lot for me. I found SO many things lying around my room that can help me out with trich- and they fit into every category! I don't think i would have realized it if it weren't for this video- thank you so much!

[@JennyStone]

They have Silly Putty at Dollar Tree for just $1 ♥

[@nfc598]

LaShenny21Nails thanks!

[@charlsiegillin]

Does anyone else like the pain when you pull around the bumps when.a hair gets infected

[@savannahreaper2737]

I do but I feel like I’m so weird lol

[@nylesplayz367]

OH MY GOD-- I FINALLY REMEMBER HOW I TRIGGERED MY TRICHOTILLOMANIA! So, I had Crazy Aaron Thinking Putty and I got hair in it and I would pluck the hairs out of it with tweezers. Before the hair pulling started, I orginally had dermotillomania. But dang, this brings so much relief in me because I forgot how it all started; and that's how it started!!

[@jfekfjfnr7830]

trichotillomania is usually caused from anxiety, is it satisfying to pull your hair out or have you been seen?

[@dakotastarfisher9078]

I love your shirt!❤ 😂 sorry just had to say it.

[@suzannerobinson1208]

Yes me too.

[@momofdomandella]

You should try porcupine balls! There small balls that can fit in your hands I but mine on a ball chain to carry it around with me but you can pull on it a kinda squish it a little bit, I use it in school and it improves my focus

[@tatharelprincessoferegion8162]

I love playing with my hs graduation tassel. I have it tied to the handle of the keyboard tray on my desk so it just dangles in front of me while I'm doing homework. works great! it just there all the time, and my fingers wander to it on their own all the time.

[@amandapittbrown]

Thank you for creating this video. It has plenty of things I’ve tried as well as some ideas I hadn’t thought about. Keep up the great work

[@mars42069]

All of these could work for so many things such as anxiety, autism, and SPD! I'm really glad you made this video, and I know the focus was for BFRB, but as I said, so many other people could use these for many things!

[@Iggystar71]

Amazing ideas!! I never thought to use fun fur yarn. I have very coarse hair so the softer toys don't emulate mine very well, but I'm thinking of getting a twiddle cube to keep my hands busy. I'll post back with results.

[@bonitajuanita]

Good luck buddy!!!

[@shawnafsworld7431]

Also I Absolutely Love Your Little "LambChop" you have over on your Left Shelve. ♡ I Loved watching "LambChop" as a very little Girl.

[@The90SecondMom]

You are absolutely adorable I can't even

[@hanniballecter1960]

Im autistic and ocd and have comorbid trichotillomania. I'm in CBT and trying to learn to replace my harmful habits with neutral and positive ones... Wish everyone a safe and merry path on their mental health journey :) always remember progress isn't linear, and you can have ups and downs and not have that mean you've started over. Thank you for the video!

[@mingster01]

Thank you very much!

[@annaharrison2152]

i wish there were toys to bite at. ive been biting at my nails since i was in pre-k, and ive noticed that it helps keep my fingers occupied.

[@articunomaster1]

there are! you should research chewable jewelry. the most common are chewy necklaces, but there's other kinds too. it's mostly advertised as a sensory stim for people with autism (although it helps a lot with BFRB too) so you might want to consider checking out some websites that sell those products. i have dermatillomania, but a lot of regular fidget toys don't work for me because i need a very specific tactile sensation to keep my hands busy, so i've found some great products on sensory websites too.

[@annaharrison2152]

@@articunomaster1 i have several chewy necklaces, but ive mauled them all to just a tiny piece of rubber and thread.

[@miriamwilson342]

Lots of great ideas. Thank you! I found a make-up brush quite helpful because it was so similar to hair. If I don't have a toy to hand I'll try to find anything nearby that I can fiddle with instead of pull, like an elastic band, my watch, my phone case, necklace, etc. But I'm going to try to carry more toys with me :)

[@carlwine574]

I HAVE THAT SHIRT. I felt the need to tell you that. It’s gr8

[@nrwing1986]

I had a collection of trolls when I was growing up and I always caught myself playing with their hair while I was doing my homework.

[@Edits_and_stuff123]

Thank you so much for this I have trich and it’s been rlly hard

[@adrist4r]

I have a huge collection of squishies, like that's what they're called. They're like stress balls but so so so much softer and some have a nice sticky kind of texture, and some are mini phone clips, some are giant loaves of bread. They help so much and I'm constantly playing with them

[@madison4525]

I got this Pom-Pom like ball that you can actually pull out the hairs. They really help me but unfortunately it’s just too messy for school. I’m gonna try something like the rubber caterpillar but a little smaller. I used to be a lip picker, but after masks, I can’t get as my lips, so I moved to my scalp

[@Bexx98]

which section in Michaels did you find the rubber caterpillar? I'm trying to see if i can order it online for myself, but i am unfortunately having no luck lol

[@Jessica-kb8jf]

I use blu tack because I have it already and I don't want to make a big deal of it. My mum has noticed me pulling but she hasn't seen any major bald patches. I really like having my hair in French plaits but they expose the bald bits and she'd make it seem like a really drastic problem which isn't how I see it. I have most forms of bfrb too which sucks but I think I'd deal best with it on my own or just with friends (I think a couple of them have it too) Btw I only realised there was a name for this yesterday so I could be getting everything wrong. Wow that was longer than I intended.

[@maiyaclemen3160]

Omg I love stitch

[@aloneinthedark8081]

I have a similar issue but mine is grosser. I can’t stop ripping out my cuticles and scabs from popped acne. I will bite and scratch and chew at my fingertips all day. It’s really bad because I am mixed race so my skin is light brown but my fingertips are pink and ripped up.

[@rosiedragon3011]

whenever I pull out my hair I use 3 fingers twirl and pull Im not sure which toy would work maybe the putty or a stress ball but we don't rlly have the money rn to be trying out stuff I've been trying to get rid of this for 12 years I think now got any ideas to try while me and my fam try to figure out the money thing?

[@MedullarisConus]

I need something that feels like the hair bulb. Something I can bite. I found plump succulent dehydrated apricots and gummy worms have that same consistency, but I haven't found a toy

[@kkstar1297]

I used my graduation tassel and now I regret it because now I've just destroyed it. I've tried balls of rubber string I've tried playing with my dolls I've tried a wheel-o that was pretty entertaining to me for a while but now it doesn't really work anymore. So are there any other toys that I could try please let me know I really want to stop my trich forever.

[@kkstar1297]

@Emma Leznik Thanks for your help. I didn’t pull all week last week. But I pulled out a piece of my hair last night. Other than that I think I did alright.

[@kkstar1297]

@Emma Leznik Thanks.

[@nikkipennell9158]

Lovely tips! ❤

[@seroski6706]

I like to chew on plastic bottle caps idk just helps a little

[@calyk3105]

I was laughed at in school because i used a fidget spinner to distract from my trich.

[@dimitraemmanouilidou5151]

I wanna use a doll but Im in high school and will surely get laughed at

[@Adamdecemeber]

I love bunchems they have a very nice rubber hair feel and they are very small 😊

[@jordanleajarvis]

This was so helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@user-hv3cb4yr2o]

I love your shirt! I love stitch!!!

[@Brissmom8670]

I’ve had trich since I was 6. I’m now 32 and seems no end in site

[@dimitraemmanouilidou5151]

Are you anxious?..

[@sonders0n]

Um, well, recently ive been having issues with the fact that ive once again pulled ALL my eyelashes out and eyebrows as well only on the right side of my face. Ive noticed i love the satisfaction of that little pain it causes and the fact that i’m staring off into space when i do it. Anyone know good toys?

[@Pepperroni_McRoni]

Can not thank you enough ❤❤❤

[@blove728]

I pulled all of my hair out due to this in 3rd grade and I still pick at my hair now 13 years later. It sucks and it’s pretty embarrassing

[@bosel1m220]

Do you know Zulu tangle is a fidget toy

[@victoriawhite2494]

How about 20 month old? I have tried everything, some one suggested cutting her hair off

[@happy_corndog8607]

have you tried a infinity cube? they are very easy to make and distracting. :)

[@ifazahmer159]

Madison Kennedy magnetic ribbons work best

[@BKK459]

I might have it

[@seroski6706]

What symptoms do you have? I'm not a professional but I miss be able to help :)

[@konradc.9007]

I have it since I am 11yo, it was triggered by my mother who sent me off to a special facility to train me because everbody thought I was just a brat that doesnt listen. When in reality I didnt pay attention in School because I just did not care any more. Not once did a teacher ask me how I was doing, even if he would, i would have ben to terrified of the consequences from my Mother. So it all started in that Facility where they treated me even harsher than I already was at home. Daily beating, staying up till midnight because i did not understand the homework. No food as a punishement for not understanding Math and so on. In the end I started to pull the Black starnds that where in my mostly blond hair. Cursing my Mother, why she sent me here. After that it all spiraled out of control. I would do it whenever I felt anxious, threatened, to much stress. Today I am now 29 years old. I managed many times to stop, if only for a short time. I tried many different things but they never worked. I am now on my next attemtp to stop the pulling and the longer i dont do it the bigger the urge to pull becomes. The Triggers I have theese days are no longer the same. Now it is mostly out of bordeom and just habbit. So whenever I reach for it I either slap my hand, pinch it or bite my fingers on it. What also helped is to have something to fidget on my fingers, but Dentalfloss and such things never really worked. What works for now is a simle metal armring that I can touch hard and rol between my fingers to get the same sensation in my hand. I wish everbody who has it, that they know they are NOT alone! And to not be ashamed of it.

[@MrSquire36]

I have adhd and I have a bunch of duvet toys and I like poo it too that's one I did mansion

[@iforgotmyname6800]

I need all😢😢😍😍😍

[@AnsleyEverett-d2x]

They have Silly Putty at Dollar Tree for just $1 . They have Silly Putty at Dollar Tree for just $1 .

[@maiyaclemen3160]

I've been crying soo much lately nothing helps me and I look stupid.

[@EverleeYT]

My son wants me to add “fidget spinners” which help.

[@marissajolie6857]

Tangles are bae

[@baldu3238]

I remember my mom used to tell my teachers in elementary school that I had trichotillomania, but I didn't like my mom telling them that because it was a secret. And they used to give me toys. To me TOYS DONT WORK FOR ME. IT MADE ME THINK I WAS A SPECIAL ED KID OR SOMETHING. It made me mad and sad. I can't stop 😭

[@_xlcovo]

i need to occupy my hands so i can get rid of my bald spots 😕

[@laurenceangeliedeleon3901]

im watching while plling my hair

[@julianmarsh2758]

you dont like tangles i love them

[@shawnafsworld7431]

+BonitaJuanita I have Trichotillomainia I've got lots of Tangle Fidgets I've got lots of Fidget Toy Video's on my KZbin Channel. I've got a Tangle Fidget Hairy It's so amazing I would recommend it ♡

[@solentsquared6719]

These are real great until my maths teacher confiscates them and I just end up pulling my lashes all day

[@Tbia1824]

Your parent needs to make them aware of the fact that u need this. Have ur mom go to the principal n put a plan in place for u to have it.

[@rosiem4932]

I do that to

[@minitilesgallery]

i m from india i m surring from trichotilmonia

[@cardinalfire4843]

I pull out my eyelashes

[@earthtoellaa1213]

I got a Rubiks Cube.

[@destinyknous5592]

I have it I pull out my hair

[@grammigram3225]

Fidget spinner

[@jfekfjfnr7830]

the only reason im ok with trichotillomania is because i have no more baby hairs 😂😂🥲

[@melissajones2529]

Them hair ties that look like telephone wire. Hope ya'll know what I mean

[@avakratzke4302]

give me your shirt lol

[@nessa3132]

Saaame I’m always bored