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I feel so alone, I have trichotillomania
I have trichotillomania (trick-o-till-o-mania). For those of you who do NOT know what trichotillomania is, trichotillomania is a neurobiological disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to pull one's hair out. No, it does not hurt. Doctors do not know what causes it or how to cure it. People pull from where ever hair grows. I pull predominantly from my scalp, although I started with eyebrows and eyelashes but I rarely pull from the eye area. I have had trich since I was 12. I am now 19.

Having this disorder has affected my life in many ways. I feel so self concious. I pulled so much that since I was 13 yrs old, I had to wear a wig because I pulled so much to where I have to wear a wig. I been ostracized because of that and other things at school. That followed me all thru middle & high school. I became depressed, sad and a loner. I don't know where to end now. It affects me socially.

I have to wear this scarf everyday for like 6 yrs now. Because my hair is that bad. Its growing but its not even 1 inch long. I can sorta control it and but then I can't. I need ways to manage this and control this.
Posted by Plakola on 2008-02-07 12:08:39 | Rating: n/a | Views: 150


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Posted by
fromwithin
on 2008-02-09 09:21:17
 
I know what that is for simple fact when I was younger my mom took me to the doctors for the same thing, I still do it now but not as much, think a lot has to do with stress. Have a Great Day!! "Smile"
 
 

Posted by
HotMess
on 2008-02-10 21:45:09
 
I don't know why kids are so cruel to each other. Especially when people have disorders that cannot be controlled and aren't their fault.

I don't know what having a disorder like that is like, so I won't belittle you by saying I understand. But I DO know what it is like to be an outsider in a very "inside" society. It is an every day struggle.
 
 

Posted by
itstrichy
on 2008-02-16 21:43:49
 
I can totally relate to this whole post. I started pulling at 12 and still do it at age 30. I wore a wig for years and probably will need to start again soon. I have to wear bandanas and hats all the time if there is any hope of not pulling. If you want to view my Trich blog go to www.itstrichy.wordpress.com
 
 

Posted by
necronomincon
on 2008-02-18 23:04:13
 
i'm sorry you had to go threw all that bullsh%%$ , just remember that its just hair and you more than what lays ontop of your head,the native americans believe that trials like these are done to the strongest of gods people because he knows they can handle it and have something beautiful come out of it,your beautiful and brilliant keep your head up girl
 
 


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