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Trichotillomania

katielotus's picture
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I have recently started wearing wigs and my main dilemma is this:
–Discussion Submitted by katielotus
fashionluver1's picture
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hi.i had a bad day. but i will start again from day 1, and make it even farther!(i just wish i didnt feel so sad about it)
–Discussion Submitted by fashionluver1
nikkim's picture
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my counselor told me recently that N - ACETYL CYSTEINE, which is also known as NAC. A natural amino acid that you can purchase at a food store or GNC.
–Discussion Submitted by nikkim
Maria Flores's picture
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Not too long ago I discovered that I have trichotillomania. For the past 11 years or so, I've been pulling my hair and had no idea it had a name. I didn't know other people ha...
–Discussion Submitted by Maria Flores
melmuffin150's picture
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here is my second daily update, i pulled out almost all the eyelashes on my left top lid, and i look even worse, besides, my mom will kill me!
–Discussion Submitted by melmuffin150
melmuffin150's picture
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i cannot stop pulling out my eyelashes and it feels so good, but in the aftermath, my eyelids get swollen, my eyelashes crooked, thin or gone, and me, ugly and depressed.
–Discussion Submitted by melmuffin150
mozeni's picture
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My trich, depression, and OCD have pretty much had an impact on my social skills and career. Have any of you had problems holding jobs?
–Discussion Submitted by mozeni
melmuffin150's picture
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here is my second daily update, i pulled out almost all the eyelashes on my left top lid, and i look even worse, besides, my mom will kill me!
–Discussion Submitted by melmuffin150
Baileygirl99's picture
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I wish I could go a single day without pulling my hair. I'm 13 years old and I have had Trich for 3 years now.
–Discussion Submitted by Baileygirl99
Jenn80's picture
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I have been pulling my hair since I was 12 I'm now 28 It seems the more stressed I am the more hair pulling I do.
–Discussion Submitted by Jenn80
jay67531's picture
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i have been pulling my hair since i was 8 years old.i am 16. i stoped for three years without realizing. this year for some reason i cant help but pull. i want my hair to grow...
–Discussion Submitted by jay67531
kathy.hemlok's picture
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Update on my status and what has helped me: I have been 40 days pull-free. The day that I joined this was the day that I stopped.
–Discussion Submitted by kathy.hemlok
Kiteman's picture
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Almost licked it
–Discussion Submitted by Kiteman
Vic's picture
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Thanks everyone for suggesting such great groups, we are constantly adding to the site, but this thread is now closed. Always feel free to PM us or e-mail with any suggestion...
–Discussion Submitted by Vic
DIANADEE51's picture
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This is my first post here. I also just joined a yahoo support group on Trich. I will be 53 years old in 2 days and have been pulling since I was 13... so 40 years now.
–Discussion Submitted by DIANADEE51
juliebaker's picture
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This is my first time posting about my trich. Hoping to get connected with others who understand in a different way than my previous therapists and counselors could.
–Discussion Submitted by juliebaker
maybesoon's picture
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I honestly don't know what to think about joining this group chat in the first place.
–Discussion Submitted by maybesoon
dmbockar's picture
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I pulled for nearly 20 years, which caused permanent damage to my hair. I stopped pulling for 2 years, but in the last few months, I have done extensive damage to my crown ar...
–Discussion Submitted by dmbockar
Olivialove's picture
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Hi All - I am happy to find this site. I am a hair puller. I just pull a little but have been doing it for a long span of time. I know I need help so I am really grateful to b...
–Discussion Submitted by Olivialove
SSchick21's picture
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Today I wish to begin my journey to being pull free and unchained by trichotillomania.
–Discussion Submitted by SSchick21

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