I have been picking and pulling since I was 10. I'm 30 now. I didnt know it was labeled something until 6 years ago. I have tried all the tricks short of shaving my head. Luckily at this time I have no bald patches, just spots of thinning. I am diagnosed with Bipolar 2 and working with medication changes. I dont want those thinning spots to turn into bald spots. Any suggestions other than gloves or head coverings?