Comments on: Argh!! http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/ Trying to kick Trich-- My life with Trichotillomania Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:12:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: itstrichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-162 itstrichy Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:43:44 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-162 I have found that my change in attitude has helped a lot. I still pull a lot and I don't know that I will ever truly stop. I'd like to, but so far I haven't responded to treatments. But when I hid and was afraid and ashamed it was the most awful thing to live with. I still don't love talking about it. Being shy is less scary. But being open about it has been pretty enlightening as well. I recently sat at a table with four girls who know I pull. I was talking about it a little and they all shared stories about picking skin, knowing someone who did, or knew someone else who pulled hair. It was freaking unbelievable. For a "rare" condition, most people I talk to know someone who does it, did it at some point during their lives (generally as a kid and they grew out of it LUCKY!), etc. It is amazing the prevalence that I'm seeing. There is no reason for us to be ashamed. BFRBs are everywhere. I have found that my change in attitude has helped a lot. I still pull a lot and I don’t know that I will ever truly stop. I’d like to, but so far I haven’t responded to treatments. But when I hid and was afraid and ashamed it was the most awful thing to live with. I still don’t love talking about it. Being shy is less scary. But being open about it has been pretty enlightening as well.

I recently sat at a table with four girls who know I pull. I was talking about it a little and they all shared stories about picking skin, knowing someone who did, or knew someone else who pulled hair. It was freaking unbelievable. For a “rare” condition, most people I talk to know someone who does it, did it at some point during their lives (generally as a kid and they grew out of it LUCKY!), etc. It is amazing the prevalence that I’m seeing. There is no reason for us to be ashamed. BFRBs are everywhere.

]]> By: itstrichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-161 itstrichy Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:32:43 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-161 I pulled in middle school & I pull a little bit now. But through most of college I didn't. The difference? Glasses. If I wear glasses I hardly ever pull my lashes. When I wear my contacts full time I am more likely to pull, usually when I'm reading. For me it is sort of a tactile thing...eyelashes are prickly on my finger tips. So if you find some pipe cleaners or a glittery trip or something that has that same prickly feeling, you could try playing with that. I also have found that I can't wear mascara. If I do, I tend to get styes the next day and that will lead to LOTS of pulling. I pulled in middle school & I pull a little bit now. But through most of college I didn’t. The difference? Glasses. If I wear glasses I hardly ever pull my lashes. When I wear my contacts full time I am more likely to pull, usually when I’m reading. For me it is sort of a tactile thing…eyelashes are prickly on my finger tips. So if you find some pipe cleaners or a glittery trip or something that has that same prickly feeling, you could try playing with that. I also have found that I can’t wear mascara. If I do, I tend to get styes the next day and that will lead to LOTS of pulling.

]]> By: Daszzle http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-157 Daszzle Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:41:39 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-157 What are your tricks for fighting the compulsion to pull eyelashes? What are your tricks for fighting the compulsion to pull eyelashes?

]]> By: *florence* http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-156 *florence* Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36:46 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/argh/#comment-156 Hey, I do know exactly what you mean by "arghhh!!!!" Its just so so soooo frustrating isn't it?! I'm 15 and have been pulling since I was about 8. I don't really have bald patches but on top of my head it is thin and short. I refuse to wear my hair down in public, insisting it's because "it gets in my way if I wear it down" and can't stand the hair dressers!!!. I have no idea what made me do it and once you've started it's a bit of a slipery slope isn't it?! I only recently knew there was a name for this and I am glad I'm not the only one doing it. I guess I am realising that it's something I need to face head on and not hide from. I have my school leavers prom this time next year and am determind to grow my hair!! I know it is going to be hard.....but hopefully this time I can do it! x Hey,
I do know exactly what you mean by “arghhh!!!!” Its just so so soooo frustrating isn’t it?!

I’m 15 and have been pulling since I was about 8. I don’t really have bald patches but on top of my head it is thin and short. I refuse to wear my hair down in public, insisting it’s because “it gets in my way if I wear it down” and can’t stand the hair dressers!!!.

I have no idea what made me do it and once you’ve started it’s a bit of a slipery slope isn’t it?! I only recently knew there was a name for this and I am glad I’m not the only one doing it. I guess I am realising that it’s something I need to face head on and not hide from.

I have my school leavers prom this time next year and am determind to grow my hair!! I know it is going to be hard…..but hopefully this time I can do it!

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