I'm new and I have a question about hair.

I actually just made an account here because I was looking though a post made on here a while back about a woman who play with her hair all the time and picked at her scalp. I was reading and there was a vague mention of it being OCD or a form of trichotillomania (sp?).

So, I guess my question is what would that be categorized as? I am 20 and I have been playing with my hair ever since I remember (twisting it, running my fingers through it, etc.). I also always scratch my head. I've also done this as long as I can remember. I have some scabs (gross, I know) and it does seem to be more intense when I am stressed out.
I am guessing you guys can't give an actual diagnosis, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that did the same thing and talk to a doctor and found out what it would be considered as (if anything).

Thanks so much everyone!

Euhm... Idk , realy have no idea.
I dont think its ocd i think its a habit maybe?
But dont take what i say to serious im only 16.
And i have no clue realy...
Srry can't help wish i could

You mean this?

Sammie1988 wrote:Not only to just TWIRL my hair but, to twirl it up so fast until I get a piece or two around my finger and have the need just to snap it right off.

As a child, I always had my hair cut in bangs, which I used to twirl and snap that way. As an adult, I picked up a habit of scratching my face, scalp, and back when stressed. I don't know if I ever told any of my therapists, but I'm sure they would have told me to find a better way to respond to stress. Deep breathing seems to help.