Trichotillomania | Let's Chat - Hair Pulling

[@unique37us]

Started when I was in the 7th grade. I am 59 years young now and still have this issue. Just learning not to stress about it anymore because I still love me regardless 😌 It is not about what is happening to me on the outside but not letting it affect me on the inside. For whatever reason this happened to me and I am learning to be more stronger... And I am 😍 loved.

[@ericaluna01]

I started doing this when I was around 8 years old. When I’m stressed I notice I start pulling. I have to stop myself.

[@patriciarazo590]

Hi I seen this and can relate. I have had this since I was 12yrs I am now 55 almost 56 and have been dealing I could say since my existence. I can recall the day it started... I literally was (am) embarrassed for anyone to find out about the "secret" I've been hiding for years. My intimate family knows but hiding it has been a struggle my whole life. I could write forever but thanks for talking about this... Patti

[@dannaselene]

Yes Patti it is a very difficult thing to deal with especially if it has been for many years. At first I was hiding it as well but that is also hard to do! Even now in public if I am standing in line somewhere I feel like people can see the bald spots or shorter pieces of hair sticking and I would just keep touching it to hide it. Hope all is well!

[@patriciarazo590]

@@dannaselene yes I take medication for stress, anxiety also PTSD and this has helped me but in all reality this I think will be with me forever but controlled. For this I am thankful oh and if I add also I have an ESA emotional support animal this also helps!🙏🏾

[@miyalopez5925]

Hi danna, we’re did you get your eye wear glasses?

[@dannaselene]

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[@lavenderloco]

🥺😇 may you find another to get rid of those bad emotions that build up from the trauma. 💜 Hugs & Kisses 😇 Have a blessed and safe holiday and Christmas 💜😇

[@titamartinez162]

I have this too😀 so I understand!!!

[@dannaselene]

yes the struggle :(

[@lavenderloco]

It's called a crown. Hence when you give birth they say the baby is crowning.💜

[@nikkieanderson2750]

This is nikki anderson I been married for nineteen years

[@candaceglass4808]

So inspiring. I have struggled with this since I was 8, I have a few questions would you mind messaging me? Thank you

[@aaronartale]

I started doing this when I was 5 or 6. I only pull the hair in my cowlicks. I don't pull the hairs out, but i usually twirl it into knots and sometimes they snap. I noticed it's usually triggered by stress or boredom. Watching TV or reading I'll do it for hours. Since I only do the cowlicks the bald spot isn't really noticeable, but I learned to cut my own hair because I feel like the barber will see it and think I'm a freak..lol