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.
Hi my name is Jennifer. I've been engaging in skin picking and trichotillomania for several years. My long hair (which reaches my tailbone) is usually what people notice first about me. But I'm 21 and I already have 2 small baldspots where I've stratched/picked on my scalp obsessively. Can someone please help me develop techniques that will enable me to stop before I cause anymore damage? I really hate it and am ashamed to bring it up to people, and if I'm already seeing damage now, in a few years from now, it'll really be noticable. :'(
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
You are not alone and you're on the right path!
You can make periods of remission happen though. Strategies such as barriers to prevent you teaching the hair, toys for your restless fingers, a good diet and breathing. Know your triggers (times, places, situations where you pull and pick) and out in strategies to get through this time.