#trichawareness

[trichtalk]

Hi! I'm really glad that blogs like this exist. When I first started pulling, I had no idea that others did this too. It makes me really happy that there is support out there and awareness is being brought to this disorder. I'm slowly trying to come out of my shell and know that I don't need to suffer in silence and being alone anymore. Thank you <3

Hey mylittletrichster thanks for reaching out! Aw! I love getting messages from other Trichsters like you. I’m glad that it makes you feel like you aren’t alone because you certainly aren’t, although I think everyone feels that way when they first start pulling. Me too! I’m so happy that people are coming out of their shells like you are and opening up about their Trich. That takes a lot of courage to start you own Trich Tumblr so that is a huge step in itself. The more people open up, the more chances for awareness to be spread so keep up the good work! <3

[ticklmekelmo]

Trich Rant

I thought my friends would understand better if I came out and told them that I have Trich. That way they would know why I barely have any eyelashes and I wear my hair in certain ways to hide areas of my hair that are thinning. But, honestly, I have come to the conclusion that no one will understand unless they have it, or some other anxiety disorder. Some of my friends still make little comments to me about how I wear too many hair clips, or I wear my hair up too much, or that they can't french braid my hair because it won't look right with my baby hairs. They still don't understand that it really hurts my feelings when they say that. Just talking about hair makes me uncomfortable for some reason, so when people point out my BIGGEST insecurity, it kills me inside and makes me want to pull. And that sucks. 

I know I don't have cancer or a life-threatening disease, but this disorder sucks. It affects my life in such a huge way and I hate it with a passion.

[ticklmekelmo]

I got this for many reasons. 1. I have Trichotillomania and it's the color of the Trich awareness ribbon. 2. It's a bow because I used to use bows to cover up bald spots. 3. To remind me to overcome my problem.