This page explains how to understand overwhelming thoughts, deep unhappiness and an urge to cut your hair, and how to seek safe mental health support in Pakistan. It also explains what to do if you feel unable to stay safe or might hurt yourself.
That sounds genuinely hard, and you can get support without waiting for a crisis. Because the hair-cutting urge came while your mind felt overwhelmed, pause before acting and check whether it is a wish for a new look or an urge to hurt yourself.
If you might hurt yourself or cannot stay in control, move scissors, razors, and other sharp items away from you and ask a trusted person to sit with you now. If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services; if you have already injured yourself, get medical help. If it is only a wish to change your appearance, wait until you feel calm before making a permanent decision.
To settle the rush, put both feet on the floor, breathe out slowly, and name five things you can see. You can also write every thought on paper without trying to solve it yet.
If you are sleeping very little, feeling unusually energised, or making risky decisions along with the racing thoughts, tell a professional promptly. You do not need a perfect explanation before asking for help.
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