Trich Tortoise!

A meme for people who have Trichotillomania and/or Trichophagia!

[trichtortoise]

So, my mother and I recently found out that my weird little habit of eating my hair when I was younger was actually Trichophagia, and while now I just tend to mess with (pull, smell, fidget, etc.) areas, I've been having some really bad stomach issues, and don't seem to be digesting anything super well. I'm really scared, but I don't want to freak my mom out after she thought I was getting better. Help?

Hi, I'm guessing by your message you can't tell your mum but is there anyway of seeing a doctor? I'm not sure how it works in America but if you're ever at a check up, if you mention any fears about stomach issues they will listen. 

-Beth

[trichtortoise]

I just looked through your entire blog I love it so much it's made me feel less alone and made me laugh and it's so reassuring to know that it's not just me. Thank you

I love messages like this!! You're welcome!

-Selena

[trichtortoise]

i just wanted to say hi to the person who's sitting on this blog, as well as mine and selena's main blogs for long periods. multiple times a day! :3

[trichtortoise]

submit your memes guys!! take your mind off all the drama c;

[trichtortoise]

"i don’t have to respect the opinions of people who would rather like me dead thanks" I'm sorry but I'm p sure that this isn't criticism. This is just being mean to strangers on the internet, I'm not gonna boss u around or whatevs but just saying that this is aggressive and criticism isn't aggressive. Sorry, I've been picking a bit over this but I'll stop bothering u and I'll stop posting anonymous stuff if you plz keep the trich blog just a trich blog, thanks. 


how the utter FUCK is me saying i don't give a fuck about homophobes opinions mean?? how the fuck is saying i don't care about the people that have literally attacked me aggressive?? lol go fucking unfollow if you expect us to ignore homophobia within the community and "keep the trich blog just a trich blog". you forget me and selena are PEOPLE. QUEER PEOPLE. when people are homophobic within the community, it's US that suffers. when straight people are homophobic, they may get some backlash. but for the queer kid reading it, that's them being told "you're not allowed here".

- beth

[trichtortoise]

Credit

[trichtortoise]

Credit !!

[trichtortoise]

hey you guys!! we'd love to make this blog more active and in order to do that, we really need submissions!!

you don't have to make the meme if you don't feel like it, just submit what you would like it to say and we can make it for you and credit you!

we really appreciate it!

[trichtortoise]

Tbh I don't know if I can follow a "support" blog that is being mean to some1 who's expressing herself on the internet. She doesn't want u dead (I'm straight but I don't want u dead, u helped me out). I'm not trying to "oppress" u or whatevs. Sexuality is not a choice and she's feeling annoyed that there are ppl on the internet who pressure her to not be straight but then u come in and I'm not sure why u are saying those things....but I'm sorry for whatever straight ppl have done.

since when is criticism of a post being mean? we didn’t call her a bitch, we didn’t tell her to hurt herself, we didn’t do anything but respond to a post in a criticizing manner. if you can’t handle criticism of someone you idolize, go ahead and unfollow.

-selena

[trichtortoise]

I agree with your words— the chick over reacts and when she can't handle what is said back to her. The weapon of choice is sticking her groupies on a single person who dares disagree & is honest with her back. She doesn't 100% understand certain topics she speaks about at times. I hope you don't get attacked by blinded followers. That's just how she fights back, using fans to do it for her. She just tags a "disagree-er" to try & launch an attack. Just delete any hate msgs you might receive. :)

I truly appreciate your kindness ^.^ However, as much as I disagree with Beckie, I have no reason to be rude to her about anything unless it’s regarding her little understanding of queer issues. I don’t want to make any unfair judgments about her because I obviously don’t know her very well as I am nothing more than a former fan. I just think she needs to be more informed. I haven’t gotten any attacks, though, and I hope it remains as such. I think she’s a great person usually, but her opinions on queer issues I find to be insulting. I hope we can look past this and she can inform herself ^.^

- Selena

[trichtortoise]

hey so!! me and Selena are curious about 2 things how many of you are queer and what would you guys like to see us do in the future?

I've thrown around the idea of videos but obviously if there's no interest then we'd do something else but we both want to be more active in the community.

But yeah, if you're queer idk reply to this or something, and tell us what you'd like us to do too!! - Beth

obligatory question mark for replies ?

[rebeccajane]

Let me love whom I choose.

Anyone else feeling pressure from tumblr and certain communities, to love both genders? At times it’s as though saying that you love/are attracted only to the opposite gender or write about love or life with a partner - using one type of pronoun is an insult.

No, this is my body and I’ve spent 21 years inside here, I know who I am - I am attracted to the opposite gender. My love life should not be your business and it’s not your place to tell me how I should be or who I should love.

We are all completely different and diversity can be an amazing thing. It’s okay to voice your opinion on anything in life providing that you’re not a jerk to the people with opposing arguments.

Please respect my choices in life as I do yours.

[trichtortoise]

a) more than two genders b) literally no one is shaming you for being straight if you don’t like seeing commentary about queer issues look away cause it’s not made for you c) i don’t have to respect the opinions of people who would rather like me dead thanks really disappointed to see this said by the one person i felt represented me as a fellow depressed trichster wow

[beaky-peartree]

d) sexuality is not a choice

[trichtortoise]

^ yup wow totally missed the last line there "choices in life" wow lemme just fucking choose to be straight lmao

[rebeccajane]

Let me love whom I choose.

Anyone else feeling pressure from tumblr and certain communities, to love both genders? At times it’s as though saying that you love/are attracted only to the opposite gender or write about love or life with a partner - using one type of pronoun is an insult.

No, this is my body and I’ve spent 21 years inside here, I know who I am - I am attracted to the opposite gender. My love life should not be your business and it’s not your place to tell me how I should be or who I should love.

We are all completely different and diversity can be an amazing thing. It’s okay to voice your opinion on anything in life providing that you’re not a jerk to the people with opposing arguments.

Please respect my choices in life as I do yours.

[trichtortoise]

a) more than two genders b) literally no one is shaming you for being straight if you don't like seeing commentary about queer issues look away cause it's not made for you c) i don't have to respect the opinions of people who would rather like me dead thanks really disappointed to see this said by the one person i felt represented me as a fellow depressed trichster wow

[trichtortoise]

Trich Blog, Share your story!

Hi! I just started a trichotillomania & BFRB support/awareness blog called trichawareness and I'm looking for people to share their stories and experiences with trichotillomania and BFRBs. If you are interested, click on the "submit" link at the top of the blog to read guidelines and submit your story. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!

[trichtortoise]

I'm pretty sure me and my bro both have/had trich, ever since kids. We used to mess up my mom's hair, which at the time was healthy, thick and black and tried to pull (gently) on it, hoping we would get one with a root in it to chew on it. I pulled and ate mine a lot more (still do, but less) and he messes up his gf's hair a lot and bites on it but I don't think he kept on eating. Nobody commented on it, not even between both of us. Just sharin'.

[trichtortoise]

yo i live in the uk so it's not midnight yet but to those that celebrate it merry christmas soon! - beth

[trichtortoise]

I'm trying to make one, could you please post a background for the meme with no caption to use? Thanks!

The site I linked you to has one! It's formatting means you have to click "add your own caption" and then ta-da! - Beth