Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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Hi,
this is the first time I've written on this page. I'm 52 and have been struggling with trich since I was 7. Don't why it started but it was my eyelashes first, then eyebrows, then my hair.
Well actually I do know now what it was, but all these years I had no idea. I had blocked out the traumatic experience. but a few years ago it came flooding back to me while making love with my husband. My father had sexually abused me. I threw up and thought I was going to lose my mind. After all these years not knowing why or what was wrong with me, I knew now.
my life has been different and difficult because of trich. I wear a hairpiece, false eyelashes and draw my eyebrows on everyday. Sometimes I don't know how I get through. I only have told one person of my struggles but we don't talk about it anymore.
its nice to see that I'm not alone although I'm sorry for anyone that struggles with trich.
:( I know exactly how you feel. The trauma is still so fresh in my mind and some days its overwhelming :(
Do fake eyelashes look real for someone with trich? For some reason that's the only place I pull hair that doesn't hurt. I try maintaining my eyebrows and it hurts so bad! So i avoid doing them. I've thought about using fakes for awhile but wasn't sure if I would look stupid since I've been pulling a lot lately.
Trim the sides to so they fit your lid. I don't have any lashes top or bottom. This is part of my daily process to get ready. It does make me feel "normal" if that's possible .
My psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD last year when I remembered.