Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group
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Hi everyone,
I don't really know what the structure of these discussions is supposed to be, but I wanted to talk about wearing wigs and having trich. I've worn a wig for about 7 years now, as it got too embarrassing to have huge bald patches in some areas and thick hair in others. I've had trich for about 10 years now, just for some background. When I first started wearing a wig, I would wear it at school but not for sports (for fear of it falling off) and I felt like I was living some double life. After wearing a wig for so long, it's basically a part of me now, and it helps with pulling except when I take it off at night and pull if I'm stressed. The only thing is, sometimes when people ask about my hair, I don't want to tell them that its a wig, because Im embarrassed, but I feel like I'm lying to them. I also fear that future partner might not take the whole wig thing well. Has anybody had similar issues? How do you deal with feeling guilty? Sorry for the long rant, needed to get that off my chest!
I don't really know what the structure of these discussions is supposed to be, but I wanted to talk about wearing wigs and having trich. I've worn a wig for about 7 years now, as it got too embarrassing to have huge bald patches in some areas and thick hair in others. I've had trich for about 10 years now, just for some background. When I first started wearing a wig, I would wear it at school but not for sports (for fear of it falling off) and I felt like I was living some double life. After wearing a wig for so long, it's basically a part of me now, and it helps with pulling except when I take it off at night and pull if I'm stressed. The only thing is, sometimes when people ask about my hair, I don't want to tell them that its a wig, because Im embarrassed, but I feel like I'm lying to them. I also fear that future partner might not take the whole wig thing well. Has anybody had similar issues? How do you deal with feeling guilty? Sorry for the long rant, needed to get that off my chest!
Just keep coming to the forum here where you will find support and understanding.
Don't worry about a future partner who does not even exist yet. Concentrate on today, just one day at a time.
I wear a wig, and it helps give me time to grow out my natural hair because i shaved it down.
1) its a human hair wig, and i bought it...so its mine! :P
2)i've had a boyfriend for over a year now, we don't live together but we havesleepovers pretty often and its never been a problem
you just gotta add bobby pins to keep it secure, or get a wig with clips on the side..or glue if you really need it
3) i used to feel guilty to. but i got over it when i realized i was doing whAT was best for me. i wear a lace front wig and everyone assumes that its my natural hair
wear it with confidence!