I'm turning 21 this month, I went through some stress relievers since 4th grade that went from pulling my eyelashes, cutting myself, to pulling my eyebrows. I am seeing a counselor at my school but I feel like it's not going anywhere because it's hard for me to record every time I feel the urge to pull my hair. I have a good idea that it's revolved around school because my grades stress me out, and just the fact that I pull because I can. I'm sick of not staying focused and feeling ugly for doing it. I want to quit, but it seems like wanting it isn't always enough.
I hear you, writing down the times you pull or feel the urge to can be tedious. My counselor told me to do something similar every time I had a panic attack. I think the reasons are twofold. Not only does it help identify stressors, but the actual act of writing things down slows you down, makes you think, and can act almost like an emotional drain when you have so much stress that is making your mind overflow. You are right though. Wanting isn't enough, doing is what gets it done...but you ARE doing it! You are strong, and you do have the willpower. We are here for you cheering you on!