tphelps25

Close Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
: Trichotillomania

i have been pulling out my eyebrows and eyelashes since i was 12 i just thought it was a nervous problem and i always made excuses for years until the begining of this year when i started to pull out my hair i have panic attacks and anxiety disorder since 2004 i just discovered this week about ttm this week on the internet i cried because for the last 15 years i didnt know why i was pulling out my eyelashes and eyebrows and now i know it is a mental illness and i dont have to hide it anymore or make up excuses i feel such a relief but its alot to take in i need to know more about it im just glad to be joining this support group so thankyou

Close Panic Attacks

i have had panic attacks and anxiety for 4 years this august at first it was really hard and scarey i didnt know what they were i would not leave my house i was afraid i was going crazy i still have them every now and then but my medicine really helps and the support of my wonderful husband he is awesome and i know i will still have them but i look on the bright day everyday i dont have a panic attack i still have anxiety alot but i learned how to deal with it i try not to get stressed out

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

it works really well it makes me tired though

Trazodone Working / Worked

it works ok i need it for insomina