I have suffered with Trichotillomania for thirty years. I pulled from the top of my head, most on the right side and then later I pulled down the middle too. I kept it a secret to most that I knew. I was so ashamed and felt helpless. Hair pulling wasn't something my family talked about much. My mother always felt that I did it for attention, but that was far from the truth. I was the youngest of five kids and the only one afflicted with this terrible and controlling disorder. My brother closest in age to me would twist his hair, but he never pulled, thank goodness. I hated having Trich, but didn't know at the time how to control the sudden urge to pull out my hair. So I grew up with bald patches and that is very belittleing, and worked in a negative way on my self esteem. I could go on and on, tell you about all the bad times, humiliating times, etc. But I will stop here. Let's talk about now. Now I have a full head of hair and one year ago I got my first hair cut in a salon. I am a new person, I have my life back and I feel nothing can stop me now. I am re-born you could say. I thank God for giving me the strength to be brave enough to fight the urges and to win the battle against this horrible MONSTER, called Trichotillomania. Just know if you are suffering with this disorder you can over come it's grip. I did and you can too, so just believe in yourself and begin your healing journey. It's a brighter day without Trich........ Best to you all Wanda
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I have suffered with Trichotillomania for thirty years. I pulled from the top of my head, most on the right side and then later I pulled down the middle too. I kept it a secret to most that I knew. I was so ashamed and felt helpless. Hair pulling wasn't something my family talked about much. My mother always felt that I did it for attention, but that was far from the truth. I was the youngest of five kids and the only one afflicted with this terrible and controlling disorder. My brother closest in age to me would twist his hair, but he never pulled, thank goodness. I hated having Trich, but didn't know at the time how to control the sudden urge to pull out my hair. So I grew up with bald patches and that is very belittleing, and worked in a negative way on my self esteem. I could go on and on, tell you about all the bad times, humiliating times, etc. But I will stop here. Let's talk about now. Now I have a full head of hair and one year ago I got my first hair cut in a salon. I am a new person, I have my life back and I feel nothing can stop me now. I am re-born you could say. I thank God for giving me the strength to be brave enough to fight the urges and to win the battle against this horrible MONSTER, called Trichotillomania. Just know if you are suffering with this disorder you can over come it's grip. I did and you can too, so just believe in yourself and begin your healing journey. It's a brighter day without Trich........ Best to you all Wanda
November 6, 2009 - 9:28pmThis Comment
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