Beating Trich Community Group

You mean that there is a name for IT? Im not weird? Trichotillomania, that big, long word that is the bane of our world. With knowledge and support of others we CAN break free and live without this disorder interfering with our lives. Lets keep this uplifting and supportive and give each other the encouragement the other needs to make it to that next day.

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I need some help...

INeedSomeHope
INeedSomeHope

I started dealing with trich when I was 11 and now I'm 16... I stopped pulling my hair and eyebrows a while ago but I can't stop pulling my lashes... They were thick and beautiful and I just keep destroying them. I'm picking my lashes while I'm walking to get the treatment oil. And the areas that I pulled were just recovered... They looked so good... I am just so mad at myself, first I thought that I went through this so much that I couldn't cry anymore but looks like I was wrong... I really need someone who understands me to talk with me... I'm freaking out and I'm just too ashamed to talk with my mother cause she'll get upset because of me again... I promise if you be there for me I'll be there for you.

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Take a moment to journal this.

Keep your hands busy. Especially when you're headed to get something to help break this pattern.

You can beat this. Focus on in the moment tasks and thoughts to help you find your balance with this.

Every time you feel your hands moving in that direction, move them elsewhere with a positive image and word. Distract your usual pattern.

Best wishes. You are not alone.

This group is not as active as it has been. Try anxiety board for ideas to help, if reading through old posts here does not give you ideas that work.

Welcome to DS!
INeedSomeHope
INeedSomeHope
Thank you for your advices. I will try to do them. I am struggling for now but I'm sure someday I'm gonna beat this habit. And anxiety board seems helpful so I'll definitely check it out.
trickster2016
trickster2016
Hi there. Mid gave you good advice. And as she says, you can beat this. First you have to change your negative self talk to positive self talk, saying I can instead of I can't, changing the words you say about yourself, and the things you think, from negative to positive. Also, squishy toys like a lot of kids have today are great. I have a number of them around the house, in areas I used to pull. Have been pull free for 1 mth 2 days, and one day at a time, I plan to make this a permanent change this time. My hair is growing back in nicely with some thinner areas still, but before too long I will be able to get rid of my wig. Your eyelashes will grow back to how they were before you pulled, and look at this as just a slip, and do not run yourself down for it. Just get back on track and keep on going. One day at a time you got this. Work on self love, taking care of you, things like getting your nails done, going for a walk in the fresh air, things that help you to feel better. As you begin to love yourself more, it will help you in your efforts to stop pulling. You can add me as a friend and message me any time if you like.
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