For the past several months I have been
suffering from a scalp issue - initially I
tried anti-dandruff medicated shampoos,
then the dr said my scalp was too dry so I
tried treatment conditioners, then oil
(suggested by dr as an old remedy), then
methylated spirits plus valium, also
calamine lotion.
Everything works for an hour or a day but
then it starts again. It is worst at
night but even during the day I find
myself just scratching away at my scalp
even when it isn't itchy - but then it
gets worse & gets itchy - a really
viscious circle.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a
solution/cure aside from locking my hands
up out of reach of my head!!
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 04-21-04 05:34am
It could very well have a lot to do with
nerves. You have ocd, right? I do and
I sometimes "pick" at my scalp. The more
I do it, the more my hair falls out (i am
not balding or anything :d ) and the
itchier it gets. Try catching yourself
scratching. Punish yourself for it.
For example: if you catch yourself
scratching your scalp when you are not
itchy, then don't let yourself eat dessert
or something. (for lack of a better
idea!)
maybe if you can quit scratching and keep
using the oil and conditioner then your
scalp will re-hydrate itself.
I started "blinking" all of the time. It
is so annoying. I never ever did it
before, but when I quit drinking and
smoking last november I started this new
habit. I started smoking again and I
still cannot quit blinking! No one has
said anything to me about it yet, but I
know they have to notice. If you have
any ideas for that, please let me know!
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purple333
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Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 04-21-04 06:16am
Yes, I hadn't though of that - the itching
(which actually only becomes itchy when I
start scratching may well be to do with my
ocd, especially as a couple of other
aspects of my ocd have been stronger
lately (still survivable with but
definitely around more.
I pair letters in words and sentences
together so this would become
ip ai rl et te rs wo rd sa nd se nt en ce
st og et he rs ot hi sw ou ld be co me
>>>>>>> & I have
to keep going till it all works out even.
Now I have this largely under control but
recently it's been trying to break free
& control me.
Blinking - that would drive you nuts (i
have a small idea of what you mean because
sometimes when I try to relax much the
same happens, although only for a short
time) my only suggestions would be -
1) eye drops (may keep them lubricated
& so less sore) which may help reduce
it.
2) meditation/relaxation which may help
you in other ways too but logically if you
can find a way to learn to relax almost on
command this relaxation should impact on
the nerves that cause the blinking.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 04-22-04 05:19am
I will have to try that! That is only one
of my ocd's as well. I count everything,
and I mean everything. It has to equal
an even number or I will count it over and
over adding other things until it is even.
(i don't know how to explain it) it is
also so annoying. I have done this for
years.
Kind of on the line of pairing your
letters!
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 05-05-04 01:15am
I found that with my need to pair
everything & having to keep going till
I got it all even that I was able to
largely overcome this by inserting some
humour, laughing at myself, after all
every whole thing or number has 2 halves
so I can get 1 dress but it has 2 halves!!
that said my kids both know that I get an
even number of kisses or i;m very
upset!!!!
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-05-04 03:05am
That's funny.
My ocds usually dont' bother me, but this
eye blinking thing is driving me crazy.
Someone finally noticed the other day. I
felt so stupid. But I cant quit. It
stinks!
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purple333
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Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 05-05-04 08:28am
Hotasfrick,
have you tried eyedrops? (maybe different
ones - for allergy, for sore eyes, etc)
have you tried & remember this would
take time to learn & you'd have to
practice before there would be any chance
of it helping - relaxation &/or
meditation??
Cbt (see posts by qt3) might also help in
a round about way as it might help you in
other areas (socialising for example!)
& that might sort of have a flow on
effect to the blinking?? Just a thought.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-05-04 09:21am
I have tried to find a cbt group in my
area and have had no luck whatsoever.
I haven't tried eyedrops but my eyes are
not dry at all. It is just a nervous
thing. Plus, I cannot put anything in my
eyes. I am a big baby. But I will
try.
I don't know how to meditate? Any
suggestions?
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 05-06-04 01:16am
Cbt groups are often found running in
colleges/universities or hospitals either
free or cheap (ask a dr or maybe phone a
hospital or college).
I understood that your eyes aren't tired
or sore but blinking is often associated
with both & with dryness as well as
lots of other things & I thought that
eye drops might help, if in fact you're
blinking because of an airborn allergy
that you're not even aware of then drpos
might help. Also if the blinking is
annoying your eyes (again you may not
relize it because you're intent on the
annoyance of the blinking) then drops
might still help.
Meditation, I can only do it in a group.
My daughter hates group meditation &
has never found a tape that she gets
relaxed listening to, but she does have a
dvd & a tape of yoga both of which
have relaxing exercises & at the end
of each section there's a meditation
section which she finds great.
So I would go to a library & see if
they have any books, tapes, dvd's etc on
relaxation, yoga etc & then try them,
you might also find a good yoga programme
on tv - which you could tape. You do need
to give the different types a go (unless
the voice is gross!!) before casting it
off & trying another. The yoga
exercises might also help with some other
problems, my daughter finds them (the ones
meant for these things) great for
releasing stress, digestion of food
(especially if she hs over eaten) & to
stress & relax tired muscles to name a
few.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-06-04 07:43am
Thanks purple. I will have to try those
things.
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lonelygirl476
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Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Escondido, Ca
U might be allergic to all the dandruff
conditioners and maybe thats y u itch.
Try useing a regular hair conditioner w/o
shampoo.
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Buja
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Canada
Posted: 12-15-04 09:18am
I had a similar situation but it's now
under control. Never learned what it is
or was. I now use 100% natural oils that
combined make a triple-a barrier:
antibacterial, antiprotozoal, and
antiviral. It will kill mites (demodex),
and bacteria that is in the root of your
hair.
I can send you a long-lasting sample for
free, but as I was sending left and right,
I realised that the cost of shipping is
too much to bear. I am asking $8.00 for
that.