Best products from r/Trichsters
We found 20 comments on r/Trichsters discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 31 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
- Quality Product Made in Japan
- Full One Year Parts and Labor Guarantee
- Designed and Engineered by Cleancut to be used ANYWHERE on Your Body Without Nicking or Cutting
- Cuts close to the skin without pulling, pinching or nicks
- Use for Underarms, Bikini Line and Pubic Trimming for French "landing strip" or even Brazilian "take it all off" styles.
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2. PROHANDS Gripmaster Hand Exerciser, Finger Exerciser (Hand Grip Strengthener), Spring-Loaded, Finger-Piston System, Isolate and Exercise Each Finger, (9 lb Heavy Tension, Black-Gripmaster)
- THE ORIGINAL SPRING-LOADED HAND & FINGER EXERCISER: Prohands is used by professional athletes, world-class musicians, and as a rehabilitation tool. Made from high-quality components ABS plastic, stainless steel springs and approved santoprene.
- STRENGTH, POWER & ENDURANCE FOR ATHLETES: Exercise each finger individually, or the entire hand. Isolates and exercises each finger individually for strength, dexterity, and endurance. Develops outstanding hand, wrist and forearm strength.
- REHABILITATION & PREVENTION (STRONGER, HEALTHY HANDS): Ideal for anyone wanting to develop and maintain strong healthy hands. May help with arthritis, carpal tunnel, neuropathy, and poor circulation.
- THE PROHANDS FAMILY OF HAND EXERCISERS (2ND IMAGE): VIA is our entry-level model, GRIPMASTER is our signature model, GRIPMASTER-Rehab has an added palm cushion, and PRO is our most advanced model for pros and motivated individuals.
- VARIOUS TENSION LEVELS: Graduated tension levels help the user measure progress. VIA 1lb to 6lb, GRIPMASTER 1lb to 9lb, GRIPMASTER-Rehab 0.75lb to 9lb, PRO 5lb to 13lb. By isolating each digit, stronger fingers can’t compensate for the weaker ones.
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3. NOW Supplements, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)600 mg with Selenium & Molybdenum, 250 Veg Capsules
FREE RADICAL PROTECTION*/MAINTAINS CELLULAR HEALTH*: Take 1 NOW NAC veggie capsule with selenium and molybdenum twice daily for free radical protection and to maintain cellular health*. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine, and molybdenum and selenium are...
5. Itch-X Fast-Acting Anti-Itch Gel, 1.25-Ounce Tube (Pack of 4)
- Fast itching relief
- Rashes and allergic itches and minor skin irritations
- Dry skin itch and hives and minor burns and insect bites
- Poison ivy oak and sumac
- Doctor recommended for relief of pain and itching and safe for use by children
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6. Ogx Biotin and Collagen Shampoo 385 ml by Ogx
Ogx Biotin and Collagen Shampoo 385 ml385ml
7. Pet Coat Rebuilder - Mega-Tek 16 oz - Repairs Damaged Coat and Paw Pads and Accelerates Hair growth on Bare Spots
- Reduces hair breakage; repairs; split ends and damaged hair
- Removes damaging toxins; medications and chemical residues
- Detangles severely matted hair
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8. Darice 10843-99 350-Pack Chenille/Tinsel and Bump Chenille Stems, 12-Inch, Assorted
Chenille, tinsel and bump chenille stemsPerfect for group crafting and kids party craftsComes with assortment of sizes and colorsIncludes 350 stems per packageMeasures 12-inch length
9. Wilbarger Therapy Brush, 6 Pack – Therapressure Brush for Occupational Therapy for Sensory Brushing – Designed by Patricia Wilbarger – Use as Part of the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
- THERAPRESSURE SENSORY BRUSH – this Therapressure brush is designed to deliver a deep pressure massage to help improve sensory defensiveness. Includes 6 brushes
- AN ESSENTIAL TOOL – use as part of the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol (Brushing Therapy) to help improve attention span, focus and ability to transition between activities
- HOW TO USE – best when used with the guidance of a trained occupational therapist. Run the soft, dense bristles over the skin with moderate pressure for a calming sensory experience
- PORTABLE – these sensory brushes measure 3.25 x 1.75 x 1 inches. The portable size makes it ideal for taking it with you wherever you go
- THERAPUTIC BRUSHING – a crucial tool for working with adults and children with sensory processing issues. Suitable for all ages
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10. Tangle Therapy for Hand and Mind Wellness
- Maximize client's hand, joint and muscle motion with the Tangle.
- Strengthens fingers and improves range of motion.
- Multi-textured therapy tool may help reduce stress by engaging and soothing the user.
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11. Aliceva Eyebrow Tattoo Pen, Waterproof & Smudge-Proof Microblading Eyebrow Pencil, Micro-Fork Tip Applicator for Daily Natural Eye Makeup (Black)
✔ NATURAL LOOKING EYEBROWS - Aliceva Eyebrow Tattoo Pen complements your eyebrows beautifully and naturally, enhancing the perfection of daily make-up.✔ WATERPROOF & SMUDGE-PROOF - Our special formula keeps your make-up all day long without blurring or fading from sweat, rain, sports and other a...
12. The Hair-Pulling Problem: A Complete Guide to Trichotillomania
- Cambridge University Press
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13. NOW Supplements, NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) 1,000 Mg, Free Radical Protection, 120 Tablets
Free radical protection/normal immune system function: N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures, and promotes the formation of glutathione. Glutathione is ...
14. OrangeTag Womens Fashion Sexy long Full Curly Wavy Hair Wigs Cosplay Party Light Brown
- Perfect for transferring large files such as movies, videos, photos, music & documents
- Transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than standard USB 2. 0 flash drives
- Convenient sliding collar, and cap-less design protects your content when not in use
- Backwards compatible with USB 2. 0 devices
- Compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers
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15. Revlon Beyond Natural Lashes, Defining, 1.2 Ounce
Synthetic lashesSafe for sensitive eyesUse with Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive
16. Tangle Therapy Relax for Hand and Mind Wellness (color may vary)
FOCUS, EXPRESSION, RELEASE: One of the easiest ways to calm an anxiety attack is to find something to occupy your hands. The Tangle Therapy Relax is a perfect solution. It features a hard interior with rubberized, textured outside, perfect for handling and occupying your mind. The twisting and turni...
17. Scunci Effortless Beauty Skinny Plastic Headbands, Assorted Colors, 4-Count
HEADBAND SET: This set of 4 classic skinny headbands in neutral colors delivers refined style for everyday looks. Perfect for all hair types, these headbands offer a secure but gentle, headache-free hold.GENTLE ON HAIR, STRONG ON STYLE: Our stylish headbands come in a variety of colors from classic ...
18. Figit for Your Digit Finger Massager for Relief Stress and Help Relax
- Helps Ease Stiff Joints
- Its Unique wire ring featres tiny points which gently massage the fingers
- Keep your hands busy
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19. Kitchen Safe : Time Locking Container (White Lid + 5.5" Clear Base), As Seen on Shark Tank
- BUILD BETTER HABITS: Creating genuine changes in our habits requires willpower, and oftentimes we don’t have the internal motivation. That is okay, we know it's tough to break bad habits. Once it’s set, the kSafe locking timed container will not reopen until the timer hits zero. The timed safe can be set up to 10 days and is your external motivation to cut back on your addictions and build habits to live a happier life.
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- PERFECT SIZE FOR YOUR PHONE AND JUNK FOOD: Fit your cell phone (iPhone XS, XS Max, XR & Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+), junk food, cigarettes, keys, credit cards, pills, and any other substance you are looking to break the habits with. Reduce your unhealthy food intake and cut back on salty treats. The kSafe Medium container comes in a variety of colors to blend in or stand out to showcase the steps you’re taking to beat temptation.
- BE YOUR OWN INTERVENTION: Phone addiction is on the rise within the last 10 years, and Americans have been battling other substance addictions for much longer. Right now, the average person checks their phone 262 times a day. We all could use a helping hand. The kSafe electric container is a simple, concealed way to get a little help fighting addictions many other people also face.
- SCIENTIFICALLY BACKED RESULTS: The kSafe container is a precommitment device, so you can make smart decisions before the temptation strikes. Studies from Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, and Yale show that precommitment devices are the best way to fight temptation by combating decision fatigue and conserving willpower.
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20. Waba Fun Kinetic Sand (1000 GMS)
- Remarkably, this sand moves by itself as you work with it
- It continually rearranges itself
- Squeeze it, shape it, and build something small or big!
- Enhances sensory awareness, and creativity
- Stress reducing, therapeutic for relaxation, maintains attention
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Your parents sound like they are unintentionally awful. They are probably great people who just don't know how to help you. Your brother is probably just an arse who learned all of his social finesse from your parents, no doubt.
My big brother teases me about things (I crashed mum's motorbike once...), but never my hair pulling (on my beard) or my face picking (dermatillomania). I get upset, but remember that he is just that way.
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I would try to focus on your pulling (not the nasty people in your life). Have you considered trying a supplement like NAC. There seems to be quite a bit of evidence to suggest that it helps with compulsive behaviors. It is also fairly cheap (and safe as far as I can tell).
There was also a fairly recent post about stress and how people respond to it. I pull when I am stressed, but understanding this has really helped me stop pulling a lot. I know I find pleasure pulling out hairs. I know that I shouldn't do it. I still manage to do it anyway.
In regards to finding it (pulling hair) pleasurable, I found it amazingly useful to read The Pleasure Instinct. I have also cut down sugar/chocolate consumption since reading that too. It was really helpful all round to improve my life. I think I've even started enjoying smells (never really enjoyed smelling things before) and feeling things. I can usually not pick now if I have something nice to touch, like a bit of velcro or my headphone cord.
If you are game, try reading this document: http://www.dsm5.org/Research/Documents/Stein_Trich.pdf. I don't know how comfortable you feel with talking about this with your parents (I still haven't told my parents, after knowing about it for about a year), but it might be worthwhile sharing this with them. It is a problem, and as far as I can tell it is treatable. I suspect you're still at home and still a dependent. Your parents may be the best bet you have to stopping (They might be able to help supply you with a therapist, different shampoo/conditioner or some NAC).
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I have a friend in hospital for what I think is suicide watch. I have been super scared to talk to him in case I make things worse. I hope you have a lot of supportive friends out there who just don't know how to confront the issue and talk to you. I would really love to offer him some help, like see if he wanted some books/magazines to help pass the time, but I just don't know how strange it would be.
I stalked your comment history a bit. I didn't even know a subreddit was dedicated to shiny pokemon until now. Also, how is your kick boxing going? I have found that yoga was great for helping motivate me to stop picking.
Have you considered cutting your hair shorter like a pixie cut, but not shaving it all off. It seemed to work for a bunch of famous people like Emma Watson, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence and Felicia Day. (Tip #1 for looking good, be attractive; don't be unattractive). Sorry if that is bad advice for a girl**.
I hope this helps even slightly. If you want to talk about anything just PM me. I am a strange 26yo male from Australia.
P.S I use picking/pulling interchangeably because I pull hairs and pick in the same areas (my face) (/cryface).
You and I have had virtually identical experiences. Granting that I still struggle with getting my trich under control, here's the humble advice I can offer:
On that note, try to take note of when you tend to pull more and when you tend to pull less. That is to say, try to pay attention to what else is going on in your life when your trich gets worse. Are there possibly certain triggers that are influencing the rate of your pulling? Become more mindful of how you're doing generally and how that relates to your pulling. Creating these links are important in coming to understand the behavior and ultimately stopping it.
That's all I've got. Best of luck man, I wish you many full bearded years ahead!
N-Acetyl Cysteine is an amino acid that can be taken in pill or powder form -- http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1018-N-ACETYL%20CYSTEINE.aspx?activeIngredientId=1018&activeIngredientName=N-ACETYL%20CYSTEINE
It's been recorded in a trial to reduce pulling urges. Given, the study was pretty small and NAC only proved greatly effective in 60-some percent of cases, but it's definitely worth trying. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19581567?dopt=Abstract
I've been taking the Now Foods brand. http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Nac-Acetyl-Cysteine-600mg-Vcaps/dp/B0013OUQ3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342385243&sr=8-1&keywords=n-acetyl+cysteine
It doesn't smell very good, but otherwise is easy to take and well worth the money.
Hope that helps. =]
Right there with you. About 3 weeks ago I had a full head of hair. Fairly certain that most of my office has noticed that something us up, I didn't just spontaneously gain a bald spot in that time frame. Sucks but all I can do is try to stay mindful.
My psychiatrist recommended the book The Feeling Good Handbook and it's being delivered today. He mentioned this when I asked about cognitive behavior therapy as any and all medicinal routes I have undergone have proven ineffective for me. If you'd like, I can update you as to my thoughts after having read it.
Take care and don't beat yourself up. You're a human being deserving of love, respect, and happiness. We're all flawed, our's is just a more visible flaw!
This sub is the reason I finally stopped lurking.
It's not a cure, but I use this stuff. It's pretty relieving. When the urge is overwhelming it feels like fire to put it on. Wonderful, amazing fire.
I was down to 1/4 eyebrows on both sides, but now they're full again. It's a daily application but isn't very noticeable as it dries clear. Basically it makes the tingle go away so the urge isn't there, but the habit can still cause trouble.
Here ya go If ya havent found it yet! I've used it for a while and it does help a lot. But ya also need to try and curb the pulling too. It's super hard sometimes uhg. I found getting into the Pokemon TCG helped me quite a bit. I made a few friends from the events around here and I hang with them when I can. Helps to be active!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ogx-Biotin-Collagen-Shampoo-385/dp/B00MXZJ362
Okay so this is gunna sound weird but it worked for me:
Pet Coat Rebuilder - Mega-Tek 16 oz - Repairs Damaged Coat and Paw Pads and Accelerates Hair growth on Bare Spots https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061MPGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pcKHybQ17S92V
It's a pet conditioner but it helped me regrow around my bangs by using it as a spot treatment in those areas like a conditioner and the headband so I wouldn't pull my new growth.
It smells AMAZING and makes your hair so soft you won't even believe it.
Ha! I personally have given up on trying to grow a beard - For me it's currently an area I don't care about since it so easy to hide.
Some other ideas that might help:
Find a fiddle toy you like. For me personally I hate sticky feeling object so silly putty it terrible, and can make my trich actually worse. Soft fuzzy objects work the best for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Darice-10843-99-350-Pack-Chenille-Assorted/dp/B0054G6M20/ref=sr_1_25?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1481650406&sr=1-25&keywords=pipe+cleaners
I can't find a good photo, but the purple one in this photos that has a variable length are my favorite pipe cleaners. I fold the tip in to prevent it from poking me and often just wrap it and leave it around one of my fingers.
Posture! Seriously this is a huge one, but with studying it might be hard to execute, but since working on my posture at work I reduced my pulling at work by 90-95% Working on posture is one of the most effective methods against trich for males
https://www.amazon.com/Clippermill-MQ1735-Sensory-Brushes-Pack/dp/B001U1UFYE
Sensory Brushes are another one of my fidgets - The plus side of these is I can pull the little plastic brushes off.
You may want to look into NAC as well - It's not a miracle cure by any means but can help reduce urges around 10-40% I take around 1200-2400/mg a day
Anyhow good luck with finals - and hide / destroy the tweezers if you do have them.
http://www.amazon.com/Tangle-Creations-300-Therapy-by/dp/B000F8I5AE
THIS! This is great for playing with while watching a movie or studying or really anything where you have at least one hand free.
I can understand that it was not pleasant, i got also some remarks from friends who didnt knew i had (have) ttm,and they dont want to be mean but still hurts...
So for the browns, i would say maybe chose a light brown and a pencil to draw little hair (like her browns ) by also checking the rules to draw the correct arch, lenght, ...
And this pen looks nice but i never tried it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWWCCDJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_GskuDb5JMQCYG
And i remember a member of this group tried it and i looked great
I got this super cute [wig] (https://imgur.com/a/3DowS) for super cheap on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3VRQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.SylybX25N9RG) it's super soft, doesn't shed, looks real, and hasn't tangled yet (I've had it for 2 months)
If people are interested, these are the lashes I use daily: http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Beyond-Natural-Defining-91181/dp/B005PW366S
Pretty cheap (I get mine at CVS or any drug store) and long-lasting. If I'm careful with them, I can use mine for about a month at a time...washing them periodically, of course. People are always shocked to find out I wear lashes. They say they really can't tell. I still pull, but... at least these make me look normal! :D
When I was in college, one girl brought in crochet projects to keep her fingers busy while listening to lectures, she just explained to the professor that it helped her concentrate.
I just read online about putting bandaids around the tips of your fingers that you pull with, this may help you from picking cuticles too.
I found this on amazon after looking for silly putty, http://www.amazon.com/Tangle-Creations-Relax-Therapy/dp/B001EWC5M4/ref=pd_sim_t_40 and thought it might be great.
Scunci makes them! Scunci Effortless Beauty Skinny Plastic Headbands, Assorted Colors, 4-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q9Z4IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1k3gAbJCQ1BJV
My daughter (7) has been using a finger massager as a fidget at school and she says it helps. It does, however, break fairly easily.
Fidgit for your Digit on Amazon
I actually have another strategy. I use this thing called the Ksafe to lock up my tweezers for 1-2 days. Then I allow myself to groom my face/eyebrows and lock them back up immediately so there's no temptation to go overboard and start attacking my eyelashes. I think I made a post about the safe a while ago but I never followed up because it wasn't really helping much. But I think having the visual reminder on my mirror plus the promise of a reward is what's keeping me motivated this time.
Sorry to hear you're struggling and slipping. Trich is a very, very difficult thing to manage.
I like to use kinetic sand. I have it in a container and when I'm on my computer or watching TV I just play with it absent-mindedly. Link for reference