Tight compression (?) hats. Do these exist?
Hi all. I’ve been pulling since age 10 and I’m now 48. I’ve had periods of abstinence, including about a month pull-free recently. Unfortunately, I’m back in it big time and I’m driving myself crazy. I’m losing sleep, creating arm and hand pain, my scalp hurts, I can’t keep my hands off my head, etc. Ughhh I HATE this :(
I’ve tried to use barriers (hats, bandanas) over the years, but it only makes me hyper aware of my scalp and more likely to fuck with my hair. I feel like pressure would help. Are there very tight hats or wraps that people use? I’ve looked up “compression hats”, but the descriptions all focus on how breathable and NOT tight they feel, which is the opposite of what I’m looking for. I’d love something that squeezes my head and that I could maybe wet or freeze.
Also open to other suggestions! I use the Trader Joe’s tea tree shampoo and conditioner which definitely has a calming effect. I’ve also read about tea tree sprays. Thoughts about that? Or other ideas? Thanks, guys :)