Running your hands through your hair

Many people continually run their hands through their hair to see whether it is still falling out and, if it is, by how much. This action can become obsessive, with some looking for how much hair is coming out literally hundreds of times a day.

Hair-loss amounts don't change that rapidly, so continuous pulling on the hair will not accurately indicate whether hair loss is improving or worsening. Also, I find that if a person pulls on his or her hair and does not see any hair the first time, he or she will often repeat the action four or five times until hair DOES comes out. It's almost as if some people want continuous proof that their hair is falling out.

If you find yourself doing this, try to become more aware of the action. It can be habitual and you may find that you don't realize you're doing it. Try to find something else to keep your hands active, like blogging!