Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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cls1226
cls1226

Hi everyone, I am a 20 year old college student who has been struggling with Trich since I was in 6th grade.  I have also had OCD rituals and patterns that I have had to follow for as long as I can remember. I think that the two go hand in hand.  Dealing with these gives me a lot of anxiety and depression.  I  am currently extremely stressed and in the middle of my finals week.  I find myself sitting for hours and pulling out my hair, completely in another world while I should be studying.  To make matters worse I am a part of a dance team where my hair has to be pulled up in front of large crowds of people.  It makes me so insecure and I feel that everyone sees it and thinks Im crazy. My days consist of pulling my hair, feeling guilty about it, having an anxiety attack, trying regain focus again, and then the cycle continues.  No one really understands, especially my family who doesn't understand why I can't just stop.  I could really use anyone to talk to who understands.  Praying for all your health and well being as well. 

jannellerose
jannellerose
Hello, I am new to the website. I will be sending prayers your way. We go hand in hand I am 21 and I have been pulling since I was 4 years old. It has gotten much better. I also danced all through high school and my freshman year of college. I graduate this year and I have decided that for my final year I want to try out for my schools dance team. I am the same way. I pull when I should be doing homework, studying or working on something else. I used to wear extensions and the thoughtof wearing them again for dance just produces more anxiety for me. It is not easy whatsoever, I am glad you shared your story!
jannellerose
jannellerose
We should keep contact!! Meant to add this earlier
edgelordbaldspots
edgelordbaldspots
Hey I'm also a 20 year old college student in the middle of finals week, pulling my hair out constantly and its really making it hard for me to study/be happy/be confident. I have been in terrible depressive states on some days and stay in bed all day somedays, while I really really should be studying and preparing for all of my exams. I completely understand, please feel free to message me and we can talk about how much it sucks :)
trina123
trina123
I am also in college and was on the dance team my freshman year and my pulling got so bad that I had to wear a wig for most of the school year. This was difficult to adjust to but I just took one day at a time. A few dance members did notice and although most of them made fun of me there were a few that were kind and helpful. Other than that no one else noticed. Just know that the audience won’t be able to tell and everyday it gets better. You are definitely not alone, from football season to summer dance camp I went through the same thing. I promise it will get better!