Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

Impulsive control disorder is the inability to resist an urge, temptation, or impulse, even when it may cause negative effects to the self or to others. If you or a loved one suffers from impulsive contorl disorder, join the community to find support and share your challenges with others who know what you're going through.

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trichybailey 12/26/2011

I've tried EVERYTHING. No, seriously, EVERYTHING. I'm just very tired. Very sick and tired of drawing on stupid-looking eyebrow and not being able to put on mascara. I've gotten to the point where I just want to give up, and not try anymore. I feel so hopeless.

Feel free to email me at: dogsadie2@yahoo.com
Or watchy video on YouTube, my username is ' halfunread0 ' and the video is titled "My Struggle."

Thanks, have a blessed day. *hugs.

cake12310 12/26/2011

trichbailey,

i know exactly how you feel! its suchhh a discouraging cycle!

you could be pf for weeks and in 10 minutes ruin all your progress! but don't give up! its definitely not worth giving up. Plus it IS possible to become pf!! i promise!!! (did it myself on my scalp and eye lashes)...

its hard. very hard. but it gets easier and easier as time goes on. please message or chat whenever!

-Cake

deleted_user 12/27/2011

I love the video, you are so brave.

I know what it's like to let it get on top of you, it sucks, but don't give up and let it win. We can do this with each others support.

We have trich, trich does NOT have us!

Keep strong bailey and if you wanna chat feel free to chat to me :)

deleted_user 12/29/2011

NEVER give up!!!! It is hard but it is possible! Keep working at it and eventually you will find out what works best for you!

deleted_user 12/30/2011

Bailey, Have you considered a Trich service canine? I am currently training / working with one. He really does make a difference. I still pull, but he alerts me to the fact that I am doing it. He grabs my hand and places it on him, so that i pet him instead. When I get road rage or pull because of traffic, he puts his big ol puppy snoot on my leg to calm me. If I refuse to puck up on his cues and alerts, he will rise up and put both paws on my shoulders as if to say 'mama, pet me instead of hurting yourself'.

deleted_user 01/17/2012

Baily, I want you to know how much your posts here helped me back last February when I first found DS. I was so impressed by your openess and honesty. I just watched "My Struggle", it perfectly explains how we feel, you did a great job!

Please keep believing that you can do this, you are stronger than the negative feelings that result from trich.

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