Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Tales of a Chronic Hair Puller

[trichmadness]

irk

Hearing people say "I'm so stressed I could pull out all of my hair" really pisses me off. While I understand that these things are usually said out of ignorance, it still hurts.

[trichmadness]

570days

I disappeared for a long time. Sorry 'bout that. I intend to tumbl again.

Time for an update on me.

It's been 1 year, 6 months and 23 days since I pulled from my head.

Feels good.

I still occasionally pluck leg hairs and stray bikini line hairs, but it doesn't *feel* like the same kind of impulsive trance like pulling that I'm accustomed to. It' more like grooming. I can stop. I have control. I don't lose myself.

I still have relapse dreams. I don't think that will ever change, but I can't complain.

I have some more trich related stories I plan on posting soon. Stay tuned.

[a-trichster-life]

Ok Trichsters- found the awareness bracelet...

You can find the awareness band at the following site.

http://store.trich.org/category_s/44.htm 

I’ve got to get one!

Would definitely recommend a trip to this site anyway even if you don’t want one as they sell other things such as Tangle’s and stress balls, which you can use to help stop you pulling.

[trichmadness]

Must buy!

[trichmadness]

HELP!

Can someone tell me where I can find info about the 30 day trich challenge?

[trichmadness]

brief update (more detailed ones to follow)

It's been awhile since I've posted anything, so here's a brief update:

I'm 78 days pull free.

I'm still working on a guide/video of the techniques I've been using to combat trich to share with all of you.

I miraculously coped through the stress of failing my class. Again. 

More miraculously, I coped through the stress of telling my mom that I was failing and needed to withdraw from my class. 

And now for the shock of all shocks --

I have a boyfriend!

That's all for now. 

[trichmadness]

Could you please post information about the exercises that have worked so well for you? I'm 32 days pull-free but I want to get rid of the urges instead of having to constantly fight them .

I'm in the process of making a step by step guide right now! I hope to have it up soon.

[trichmadness]

46 days and I'm still pull free!

ROCK AND/or ROLL!

[trichmadness]

It's been awhile since I've posted anything... so... yeah.

Expect something soon.

[trichmaeve-blog]

The awkward when someone that doesn’t know you have trich tells you that you have beautiful hair.

(via trichmaeve)

[trichmadness]

Confession: I never learned how to curl hair (Part 1)

Most girls learn how to curl, primp, and preen their hair in their early teens. 

While other girls practiced braiding, crimping, styling meticulously ridiculous up-dos on each other, I practiced hiding my bald spots.

I learned to part my hair on the other side to conceal the widening gap where my cowlick used to be. As the hair on sides of my head began to thin into nothingness, I attempted to hide my shameful secret in a ponytail.

By age 14 I was wearing a wig.

I knew that my synthetic hair would melt it I tried to curl it, and though none of my  friends ever said anything, I knew they were secretly afraid that I might pull their hair out if I got anywhere near it.

[suicideistheonlyfreedom-blog]

If we do this for attention, tell me why we try so hard to hide it.

[trichmadness]

One Month!

I can hardly believe it. It's been one month. 

I would have never thought it was possible for me to go a full month without pulling, but here it is; ONE MONTH!

I'm starting to feel at peace with myself.

[bakabaramoved-blog]

i really wish i could stop pulling my hair out? u_u

i just want to  pull it all out chop it all of and wear a cute wig until it grows back…………………

[trichmadness]

Do it!

[bordeauxblend]

Trichotillomania and Anger:

You would not tell someone with Tourette’s to stop ticking.

But it is okay to tell someone with Trichotillomania to stop pulling?

“People with Trichotillomania do it to themselves.”

People with Tourette’s may slap themselves.

They say the words they say.

They...

[trichmadness]

I decided to talk to my friend about the "pulling hair to relieve headaches" comment, and I'm glad I did.

I told him how even though I knew the comment wasn't intended to be hurtful, it upset me.

Then something amazing happened.

I saw tears begin to well up in his eyes and he hugged me tightly.

"I'm so sorry," he said.

Of course I immediately started bawling.

It felt like he wasn't just apologizing for himself, but for all of the hurtful comments that have been weighing down my soul for 14 years.

...

I don't know what to say. I'll probably continue to cry about this serendipitous moment for many years to come. I'm just... grateful beyond words.

[blackbirdfromtheblue]

Me too

i really love the trich community on tumblr. 

[trichmadness]

Last night I was talking to a friend about how to relieve headaches. 

He recommended that grab as much hair as I can in two fistfuls, close to the scalp, and pull upward gently.

I crumbled inside.