Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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katielynn08
katielynn08
I went 9 months without pulling, but then I started pulling again and I can't stop!! I just need help and support :(
cake12310
cake12310
Katielynn,

As i recently told someone here, the healing process for trich is an upward spiral. Sometimes you are facing backwards (slip-ups), but you are always climbing. You are not starting again at square one, the slip-ups are all a part of the upward spiral. keep climbing!!!

We're all here for you!
J2Joy
J2Joy
Hi Katie,
Going 9 months is awesome, but I know its frustrating when you start pulling again. I've only been able to go a couple of months. I do know my triggers; caffeine and stress.
My eyelashes looked gorgeous a month ago and now, not so much....
sigh. Trying to keep my caffeine to 1 cup coffee before 10 am does seem to help though....but I miss my coca cola :(
{{{hugs}}}
Trickster2011
Trickster2011
You can do it KatieLynn ! After all, you stopped pulling for 9 mths, and that is a huge accomplishment. I know you feel sad about going back to pulling after 9 mths pull free, and your fellow forum members here understand how it feels when you slip back. But you WILL quit pulling and you CAN quit pulling - use positive self talk, and instead of saying I CAN'T stop, say I CAN stop ! I wish u well. Keep coming to the forum daily for support.
Mystique18
Mystique18
9 months is amazing! The longest I've lasted is11 days :( We're all here for you though, after all this is a support group! Xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hurray 9 months! Don't worry about slip-ups this is a disorder and being patient and taking the best care of yourself as possible is the way to handle it. Beating yourself up over high expectations just rubs your nerves even more. Its best to try and relax when you have a flare up, take a hot bath with epsom salts and lavender essential oils, rub some lavender in your hair to calm yourself (not greasy), Have a ice pack to put on to numb the crawly feelings, get a massage or massage yourself with a hair "Tingler" (purchase online or in health food store).
I hope you feel better soon.