Is it wrong to keep my hair pulling from my friends?

I have been pulling my hair for 3 or 4 years now, and it has created large patches of missing hair on my head, that I have been able to cover up by shaving (I'm a woman but it still works on me), or by wearing hats everyday (thank god hats are part of my uniform at my job).

However, I am deeply ashamed of my behavior and feel that people would think I'm crazy, odd, or a freak because I do this. Because of this, the only people that know are my parents, my grandparents, and like 2 other people (who my parents told without my consent, annoyingly). I have close friends whom I love very much, but I am still afraid to tell them. I have been able to keep it from them for as long I've known them, but not telling feels just as wrong as telling- I feel like I'm 'keeping soemthing from them' or lying about who I am.

Is this wrong? Should I tell them? I know they'd probably be understanding and supportive, but what if they react badly? I am so ashamed I try to change the subject when even my own parents bring it up.

Is this bad or wrong, or is it perfectly ok to hide it from my close friends? I know I can't hide this part of me forever, and that any future boyfriend will have to find out eventually, but for now I'm just keeping quiet about it.

Hi Bookworm257. I am sorry to hear you are feeling guilt about pulling hair.

If you want to find ways to avoid this hair pulling behavior, this video may be of interest

Kernel of Wisdom - Mental Health & Mindfulness

Urge Surfing", Mindfulness Exercise

@CANDC