Huge Video Full Of Trich Tips (2016)

[@FizzyNightShade]

One of my (least) favorite questions/bits of advice I tend to get is "Are you still pulling? or "Just don't pull". All I can think when someone says this is "if it was as easy as just stopping, don't you think I would've by now?" and "If you have to ask if I'm still pulling, I probably am". And, these come from some of my closest relatives and friends. Especially my grandma.

[@lyricsyt3123]

I hate how people think I can just stop. If I could stop, wouldn't I stop? No one understands.

[@FizzyNightShade]

+LyricsYT I completely understand. Everyone just thinks we do it to do it.

[@kwynnalge8260]

Fizzy yes it is so annoying

[@giselleturner1043]

I don't have trich or anything like that but I love watching every single one of my videos. It really opens my eyes to the vast amount of stuff people have to deal with and I think that's making me a more open-minded, accepting person. Thank you for your videos

[@TrichJournal]

Please remember that this is a guide, not or rule book or set of instructions :). Some things may not work for you, others may be too soon. I hope that some of the things in here help.

[@m3tr0id86]

Yeah I figured as much and I've been watching you a long time and recognized that your trich was a problem and I know only as much as you as far as short term solutions go. Even people with a higher IQ go, I doubt that they would have a long term solution. Mine is I think is 120-130, but even with that, I couldn't do you much good on account that my problem solving skills are not medical related unfortunately.

[@justineelyseda]

+m3tr0id86 why are you talking about IQs lol

[@m3tr0id86]

+justineelyseda My comment, my rules.

[@justineelyseda]

+m3tr0id86 seems pretty pathetic especially considering this has nothing to do with it.

[@m3tr0id86]

+justineelyseda whatever

[@NicolasCageisGod]

I have ADHD and trich so those tangle things are life savers for me

[@stroof-is-tired]

I have tics and trich, it's so annoying

[@victoriaanne4353]

I'm newly diagnosed with trich. I not only have that, but compulsive hair cutting issues. I pull at my facial hair, but the hair on my head, I have manic phases where I just cut chunks out of my hair. I've watched your channel since before I was diagnosed, and you made me feel like I wasn't as alone. I'm currently medicated for my troubles, but I'm still working towards happiness and self acceptance. Your channel gives me hope because I know I'm not the only one.

[@sammyslittleworld8055]

I don't have Trich and I don't know anyone who is having Trich (or at least they don't tell me), but I still love to watch your videos! It took me quite a long time to understand Trich and all the issues it brings along but now I understand because of you. I am very grateful that if someone comes up to me and tells me they had Trich, I won't be one of the hundreds asking "Why don't you just stop?" or saying "Whatever, it's just hair." These were my questions and thoughts I had when I found your channel. Thank you so much for your work of educating people. Your work and effort is really important to destruct stigmas and misunderstandings leading to feelings being hurt and minds starting to collapse. Maybe you could do a video for the friends and families of Trichsters and tell them what they could do to be supportive and helpful and what kind of reactions you would find encouraging when talking about your condition. You seem very happy in this video. Although it is ok if you are unhappy and showing that in your videos, it's really nice to see you smiling and more cheerful :) have a nice day, Beckie, and thank you

[@kiillsley7394]

That fringe seems to be coming along nicely! x

[@coquillewilson7721]

Hi Becca, I just came across your videos and want to say how greatful I am for you sharing your journey so bravely. I am a mother of a 10 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with Trich this past year. I am nearing my senior year in my own journey toward my Bachelors degrees psychology, counseling, and life coaching and it has been extremely difficult to watch my beautiful girl feel so anxious that she has pulled all her eyelashes, a large bald spot at the back of her head, moving on to her eyebrows and even her arm and leg hairs. I aim to understand her, I've struggled with anxiety before and know how it feels to be out of control so I hope this can help me realize where she's coming from. Thank you for sharing these tips and your journey. I believe you will help me understand my sweet little love, to help her stand up against the bullies, and be able to use this struggle; as you have, to help others. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to your insight.

[@bobeeba8431]

I just want to say a big thank you because with out you I think I wouldn't have made it. I've had trich when I was a toddler because my mum use to just twiddle strands of it, and I caught on. it got to a very depressing part of were I was so upset and angry I just pulled and pulled, lucky didn't and up with bald patches. I discovered I had trich through you and I never knew some one else pulled their hair too, it was a big sweep off my shoulder and knowing I wasn't in this alone. I showed two videos to my form in school about trich (your interview with the last from America and hurtful comments ) and I've had so much support since! my parents don't really believe it exist and chooses to ignore it and call it off as a bad habit. but thank you so much, you are my idol and especially some one I look up to x

[@alekzandrat4455]

30 seconds into this video and I started crying honestly. I've have dermotillomania and OCD and all these other things for a while, but since starting college (so just in the last ~6 months) I've started pulling my hair. I can already tell this channel is going to be important to me, and thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@PseudoSarcasm]

Alekzandra T Sounds like college doesn't agree with you or vice versa. I realised it was my social anxiety that was causing my trich, and it got much better straight away. I knew a guy who used to get migranes at work. Changed jobs, no more migranes; ) Sometimes it's that simple. Though usually not so much, but you can break it down and fix the underlying issues. All the best.

[@skookie1191809]

I don't have Trich but I do have anxiety, depression, and am OCD along with physical health problems too. I find many of your Trich tips helpful for my issues; so thanks for sharing.

[@sicksadlexi]

i was diagnosed a couple days ago, i came to this video for recommendations of tips. I am glad that I found you, you are a great person to watch since nobody I have met has ttm. you are amazing

[@emilymayer4093]

I can't imagine 'thinking' I have trich or 'being diagnosed'. I was pretty certain when I lost half the hair on my head and when I eventually went to the doctors I marched in there and *told* her I had trich. Funny how everyone's story is different :)

[@lyricsyt3123]

I was the same. I knew I had it. It was obvious.

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

i think it's one of the few mental disorders that can be self diagnosed without mistake, i mean why else would i not be able to stop pulling my hair out???

[@oliviam2881]

When i was in high school and I was told to go to my guidance office for trich help, they literally had no idea what i was talking about and didn't even want to help me. Your online videos and just handling it for many years was more help than any doctor could have given me.

[@madiantin]

Very very wise words of wisdom.

[@johndej]

For a quickly organized video, this flowed beautifully I think. Your confidence and calm voice bring a sense of comfort and positivity to a difficult subject. Excellent presentation!!

[@keegansings6667]

thank you so much! I struggle with dermatillomania and have recently begun to struggle with trich, and it's so great to hear tips and advice like this from such a positive perspective. This helped so much!

[@x3janna95]

It's amazing to see how much more confident and professional you have become over the years. Still charming as in the old days though ;) I always enjoy watching your videos x

[@kata_lade]

I got trich when I was only 7. My parents had no clue what it was, and they weren't the nicest when I kept doing it. They weren't very supportive because they were telling me the cold hard truth. I'm going to get bullied about it. I went to my pediatrician, and she knew what it was, and I got diagnosed. It was hard, but I didn't get made fun of. My doctor got me a counselor, who is very, very nice and supportive. I've never gone to a specialist, because I don't like them. And my parents are a lot more supportive, I've gotten into art and now having it for 6 years, I'm doing a lot better. ☺

[@oliviaplayer8039]

That's great!

[@kata_lade]

+Berry Aw thanks! I'm doing much better and I was finally ready to share my story!

[@personsomething8960]

My parents also told me the cold truth about being bullied my mom told me that she would take me to the doctor and get a shot in my eye to let my eyelashes grow I was afraid that the doctor would come out the the tub and attack me she also said that she would shave off my eyebrows cause I picked them I didn't come out from under the bed for a while the pediatrician even said that it was a phase schools should teach people about Trichotillomania especially if they are going to be doctors

[@personsomething8960]

I also started around 4

[@fggfghgff3548]

my parents keep saying that:(

[@WiWillemijn]

im pull free for a few months now. finally my eyelashes and brows are back

[@FizzyNightShade]

Would you count being pull free if you go to pull a very specific eyelash or hair and end up grabbing every other hair around it?

[@Zaphy]

I really appreciate your videos Becky

[@Ikine557]

You're not alone! I'm pretty sure picking at hangnails and cuticles is really common. My entire family does it so it's always felt normal to me. Not a positive thing, but normal.

[@iaminfactleeza1334]

Hi! I've been doing this for practically forever too, I pick at the skin around my fingernails, particularly on my thumbs which are constantly bleeding but I don't pick anywhere else (other than sometimes scabs). Do you know if this counts as dermatillomania?

[@Zaphy]

I'm pretty sure it does count but in one of beckys other videos she actually said what the name of that specific condition is, wish I could remember what video it was!

[@leximinix9821]

I started working for an amazing school with young kids with many different disorders. one of which is trich. I've watches your video for years so once I read her file and saw she had this disorder I had to rewatch so many of your videos just so I can give her tips on how she can try to cope with this. so basically, to sum all this up, I just wanted to thank you for being so open and willing to share some of your deepest secrets.

[@meganleonard9634]

This was very helpful

[@juliaborts1268]

Something that really helps me is silly putty/playdoh. i also have spinner rings that I play with too. I've had trich for 2 years and your videos have helped so much. thanks Rebecca!

[@aoifebethany5970]

Guys, for a cheap alternative to tangles I like shoelaces (the round type, not flat) as I can tie knots and/or fiddle with them. I don't have Trich however I find it helps during periods of severe anxiety, especially as my anxiety tends to lead to skin-picking. Awesome video Beckie, by the way! ♥️

[@amyleah7971]

There is hope everyone! This is so helpful Becky! 😊 when I mention I have it, to my friends, a psychiatrist, etc. they understood and knew what it was straight away and I was very surprised! That doesn't happen for everyone but keep going and there will be someone who understands 😃

[@fightthelongdefeat]

This is off-topic so I apologize, but your cats are so wonderful and purry! Their appearances in your videos make me so happy.

[@fable84]

Thank you for linking the Canadian bfrb website as well. It's often hard to find resources if you aren't an American.

[@DustyRagu]

Thank you. For your earnestness and for not sugarcoating the facts nor displaying them in an overly sentimental fashion. It's rare for me to see a video relating to one of my disorders and not feel talked down. Anyway thank you, and best wishes

[@audrella22]

I have trichofagia and trichotillomania. Your videos have helped me over long periods of time get better :) thank you to everyone who supports me

[@martacampo141]

Becky I am a portuguese woman, 35 years old, and I suffer from trichotillomanie since I was 11. I am struggling since then with this disease. In the beginning there was no internet available...by the time you were born. I went though to some doctors who did not know at all what trich was... so frustrating... and due to that I had problems explaining to my family why was I doing such a thing, and why could I not stop it. When I was 18 probably, I searched for the first time in the internet, and I found the first info about it. I made everyone at home read it. At the age of 23 I had to shave my head for the first time. I kept it short for a year and let it grow again: did not pull for 12 months and got married with a beautiful hair. Suddenly trich came back... and have cut my hair very short. Now, after 12 years, my daughter asked me to let it grow, and it was a disaster... trich won and I had to shave it with gilette again. I see so many damage... i also happen to have a lot of white hair only on the spots I pull the most... I started therapy after 24 years of pulling... on a foreign country, because I moved to Belgium 4 years ago, working full time, and with 2 daughters, but I will not allow trich to win from me. thank you for your journal! thank you for sharing a problem that so deeply affects the life of children, teenagers, adults...

[@iamstupid8688]

Why did her supportive intro make me cry, I don't understand why it made me feel so loved and made me cry, help

[@Booly_987]

I like the way you talk and the pleasant way you put things. It's like you're a natural speaker or something.

[@alissteletubbies]

I was diagnosed trich when I was only a toddler and a something I would say is try and have someone like a close friend or someone you trust who you can just tell everything to, it can make things like telling teachers easier because if you want them to know but don't want to say it it can be easier to have someone else explain it for you :)

[@kaimcclelland5395]

In terms of fidgeting I have ADHD and was told at a young age to play with blu tack and it really helps! It really gets out the ache you can sometimes feel in your hands when you feel the need to pull if you use a big lump of it and warn it up!

[@gabriella3385]

Last year my trich was super bad and I had to wear extensions to hide it. It was a super big change and it was obvious that I had extensions. My math teacher asked if I had cancer. It was so upsetting, but Im still afraid to tell the school about it. My trich definitely isnt as bad as it was last year, and hopefully it wont be that bad ever again, but I do wish I told the school to save me from difficulties. Beckie, you've convinced me to get a tangle so hopefully I'll be getting one soon. Love you and you always brighten my day! ❤❤

[@maddyc2025]

I was an anxious mess throughout this video, but I really appreciate all this advice and tips even if they are hard to come to terms with.

[@DevinLind]

I'm not young (turning 40 soon), and I don't know if I'm a tricher either. But I do twirl/twist and pull on my hair unless I keep it really short. I can't say how long it's been an issue - it's only in recent years I've really become aware of it as a problem. I do have ADD and some anxiety, though, along with a whole slew of medical issues. Anyway, I just wanted to say I find lots of comfort and help through your videos. Thank you for being here and sharing your wisdom with trichers and the world!

[@giulianaalioto3776]

I've had trich for 11 years and I've gone through the good and the terrible phases. I couldn't find anything that helped me. Nothing was working and I started to give up. Then I found hypnotherapy. Now I know it sounds crazy and weird (I thought that before I tried it) and it's changing my life. I didn't think anything was going to be able to help me. This was a last resort and it's helping so much! If you want to try anything to get your trich to be better and hopefully eventually go away forever, try it!! Of course I still pull but my anxiety is almost never noticeable, I'm barely pulling anymore. It's so crazy. I've never been more happy in my life. I can feel my trich going away. I promise you, it's working for me. -Trich Fighter

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

to add to your advice, i found that scratching my head is really helpful when i feel super triggered. also, pulling grapes off of their stems is really satisfying and similar to hair pulling so that helps when i feel like i'm about to start pulling again.

[@becketttt]

I haven't even thought about this topic in years. I stopped pulling in 2012 (or seventh grade for me) and while I have occasional anxiety bouts that lead to a little bit of pulling, it is not at all common and I am beyond grateful that that addiction and compulsion is out of my life. Something that helped me was "limiting" myself each day, almost like a diet, until I sort of weaned myself off of the need to pull. If that makes sense. This is a beautiful video and as I am currently going through a more anxious period it's so comforting to know this is something other people deal with every day. 🖤

[@goofyboy2627]

Hexaflexagons are also cool for fiddling with.

[@VictoriaAlvaradoizza44]

I was trying to find someone that talks about thric and I'm really glad I found this. I'm crying right now. I started several years ago, I don't remember exactly when or why, I just remember my school partners laughing at me because I had had a huge hole in my head. I used to use a lot of things in my head to hide it. That was back in 2012. Then suddenly it stopped. I stopped doing it. One year ago I finished the university and I'm struggling to get a job. During my thesis, I remember pulling my hair a little bit, I didn't know that I was starting again. Now I've cut my hair a lot of times, I stopped seeing my friends because I know or I think they'll stare at my hair and my head. I look at the mirror and I hate me for doing me that. I've tried a lot things. I'm afraid about getting psychological help, I'm just afraid and ashamed, I can't even think about me saying to the doctor "I am here because I pull my hair off and I want to stop". I've told my boyfriend, he said that I don't have to tell a third person my problem to stop, that I have to work with my shit and that's it. I just want to stop. I just want to look again like I was looking 4 years ago. And I want to stop pulling my hair for good.

[@samphoenix794]

Rebecca I just wanted to thank you. You have helped me so much.

[@QueenAssbuttXO]

I experienced a similar thing on Tumblr when I self harmed. You go on the tags and are bombarded with really graphic images and it just made everything worse!

[@thegoforitgirl]

Your Beckie-Flip is growing so beautifully!

[@hopen.2487]

For school, they stopped letting me bring in stress balls and tangles because "they were distracting to other students" (what was more distracting was that the left half of the back of my head was completely bald). I decided to be discrete and hook a carabiner to my jeans and just clicking that or putting my hands on it provides a great distraction and good place for your hands.

[@emilymayer4093]

This video reminds me of when you went on This Morning in 2014! That was the first time I saw you and I'm so glad I did, I don't know how I would have gotten through the past few years without you :)

[@koals6783]

I don't have trich and never had tendencies to pull my hair out but for some reason I love watching your videos about it, it's just really interesting and entertaining, is that weird?

[@lizgrasman]

Thank you so much for making this video. I've been wanting to create a channel on Trichotillomania awareness. I've lived with it since I was very little, and only recently found out what it actually was.

[@91mariet]

I don't strugle with trich, but I like your videos and I keep on watching them. You have a beautiful voice (and face!) and seem like a strong person. Thanks for making these videos.

[@someonesquery]

Please make more of these, I found this so helpful xx

[@autumnwetsel]

hi beckie! i don't have trichotillomania (not sure if i spelled that right), but i have been diagnosed with depression and whenever i have anxiety, i have a bad habit of vigorously scratching or itching at my scalp and sometimes losing hair because of the picking. this helped me SO MUCH though. I LOVE YOU :)

[@carolineoconnor7239]

your hair at this stage makes me smile for two reasons 1, it looks like you have a fan to blow your hair back 2, it looks like your at a good point.

[@sweerpotato7716]

I've had trichotillomania in my eyebrows for about a year now, and i'm really self-concious about it. thanks for this video, i found a hair piece with little cats on them and that keeps my hands busy :3

[@airbenderdogs]

I have Misophonia and although the symptoms are of course very different, most of the things you said in the video I think would be helpful for someone with Miso as well.

[@TrichJournal]

I'm not sure what that is! Nice to meet you and thanks for letting me know :D x

[@Mimi-xi1bm]

I have misophonia too. I find that the only way to help is to literally avoid hearing any of the sounds you don't like. But obviously that isn't always possible :(

[@Sakuems]

i think it's something in regards to certain sounds causing anxiety and anger or sadness etc.. like you can't cope with certain sounds. even common ones. which can be highly stressful in life since there's a lot of sounds you don't control :(

[@Sarah-re4wj]

i have it with sniffing and coughing it makes me stressed and angry do you know how i could cope with it other than removing myself

[@airbenderdogs]

Yes, it is pretty much extreme upset/involuntary feelings caused by normal sounds. Usually feelings of rage that you can't control. In general it gets more severe over time and there is no proven effective treatment. But these tips in my opinion apply to Misophonia as well. Mine is so severe that I have a physical response of boxing my ears, which is not typical except in extreme cases. I am damaging my hearing a bit. Acceptance has been the hardest part.

[@altycoggydeer]

Thank you for a fidget\toys advise! It was so easy, why wasn`t I aware of it before?

[@2tatianakfae]

to any young (or old) trichers our there who are thinking about telling people about their trich, try to keep an open mind. i remember telling my best friends and my significant other, and i was absolutely terrified that they would think I was strange and stop talking to me, but they all just accepted it, and I'm so grateful. people can be more accepting than you think

[@oliviaa2665]

I have another tip for you trichers, if you feel the urge to pull, try watching one of Beckie's trich tip videos. I have had trich for 5 years, and it helps me feel better about myself and less alone every time. Thanks Beckie!

[@Blushhberry]

This works for me and my dermotillomania but I'm not sure it will help for trich but fake nails prevent me from picking because I can't fully dig into my skin so it helps a lot :)

[@fidlyfufuclayton3638]

You’re voice is so calming and beautiful

[@annegirl80]

I think my pulling started when I was younger due to extreme stress and it never really went away. I pull in two particular areas and by using headbands and clips, I am able to keep the hair out of my face and resist the urge to pull more easily. I even use colored root spray that disguises the thin spots but also makes the hair thicker and a little stiff so it feels bad to the touch and stops me from pulling. Also, I stopped eating sugar and decrease my caffeine. I notice when I get very hungry, have too much coffee, or eat too much sugar the urge comes back. You can try different things to see if the urge lessens... experiment with hair styles and techniques. I can tell you after doing low carb and trying different styles, my thin spots are growing back. After 23 years of pulling, it will never grow back completely but it's better than it was before!

[@crafter239]

a small, simple tip from a 16 year old going through high school for the first time, you don't really owe anything to anyone. If something is stressing you out at night and causing you a lot of worry don't be afraid to cancel plans with friends. Obviously you should still try though, but for example my friend really wanted to be in a talent show with me and I stayed up at night pulling my hair and worrying about it until I had to cancel on him, and in the end it was fine. Stuff like that can blow over quickly and it's not always worth loosing hair over. And with homework I found that teachers understand a lot more than you think they would and are very helpful. Obviously try, a lot of other kids have other things going on that inhibit them but don't be afraid to talk to your teacher about what is going on. They aren't chatty Cathy's, and being a teacher's pet my entire life I know that teachers even enjoy the company of the so-called 'troubled' kids, just don't treat them like magic evil aliens. Anyway, I've rambled haha. Great video Beckie, I highly appreciate tips going out to kids my age ^U^

[@RingTheDoorbelll]

(purple ukulele here) I had someone come to me recently asking for advise on trich but since i don't pull from the head area like they do I'm going to send them over here (especially this video). Great timing!!! Also i've been recently diagnosed with anxiety and ocd so the tangle toy is a life saver.

[@PseudoSarcasm]

I'm 33, so this might not be useful to most of you, but.. I've been pulling out my beard/moustache either with my hands or teeth since I could grow a beard. I went on a month long kayaking trip recently (Mostly by myself) and grew a beard for the first time. I realised that my trigger was stress and social anxiety. I have kept the beard for the last 5months, though still picking at it, but definitely not as much. My advice... understand why and then you'll be more self aware of when you're doing it and can address the stress. Or turn into a hermit, I think that would work for me.

[@ellacurina]

Hi there :) I'm almost 18 now and I've had trich since I was 8 and some periods it's worst than usual and I still hope it will stop somehow and someday. I've told so many times to my parents that I'm not "okay" but they just don't listen and they don't even try to understand and like you said "some people will never understand what you're going through". Some days I think to just go to the psychologist but I can't do that to my parents and family without saying anything... But on the other hand I think that they deserve it because they don't really help me. I've never shaved my head but that's not a good moment for me and so my head is bold and people can see it and I'm so ashamed of it. I don't want to shave because I'm in high school and people would talk and I can't go through this again. I hope one day it will stop somehow and that I'll find a way to be okay and to stop hurting myself like that. I'm with everyone that's suffering of trich and I support you. You're not alone.

[@s.k.fantoni4640]

I have Asperger Syndrome but wasn't diagnosed until I was 15. I used to keep colourful marbles in my school bag and fiddle with them when things got too much, I have to agree though tangle is awesome!!!

[@diaperloverflump8330]

I was diagnosed with that too, I agree tangles are great to fiddle with 😀

[@PrincessPixieBell]

You posted this just in time. my trich came back for the first time since I high school.

[@kellimclaughlin6800]

For me personally, what's hard is that the support that I get from my family is occasionally half-assed. For example, when someone says one thing and does something else. One day my mother might be 100% supportive of me, but the next day she might become a totally different person and say really negative, hurtful things about my Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania. It confuses me greatly, and hurts me, but I mostly shrug it off because she just doesn't understand (as much as she says that she wants to). I feel like people who don't suffer from BFRB's just DON'T understand them. Its aggravating, especially when she (as I said previously) IS supportive of me and makes me feel great about myself, but then something might trigger her/anger hurt/change her mood, and she'll take it all back. So I greatly appreciate the community that Beckie has built. My mother might not understand anything of this sort, but you guys do. Some people could be constantly beaten over the head with statements like "It's a lifelong illness" or "NO, I can't just STOP pulling" and you could say it over and over and over again, and they still wouldn't get it through their heads. So thanks for being a sort of public figure for people who don't have any support.

[@travismarshallfan8843]

I go through bouts of pulling my hair out generally when I'm dealing with anxiety. I don't know if that would be considered the same thing, but I'm definitely going to try those tangles.

[@comethills7980]

I am 11years old and I was diagnosed with trich I pull my eyebrows and eyelash and your video helped me get through it so THANK YOU

[@meganrimmer2836]

im 12 and i had trich.Rebecca your doing so well and you inspired me to make a youtube channel.I love you so much.Xx

[@kaimcclelland5395]

Have a great day Beckie! Xxx

[@miafine2584]

I've had Trich for a few years now, but this vid was still useful, so thanks Becca! :) For anxiety, I would also add that St. John's Wort has been seen to help anxiety, mood, and depression, if you'd like to try it. I've had it have a big impact on me (but not always positive so try and see what works for you).

[@vitoriaweirich9854]

thank you!! I'm exactly like you !! I'm from Brazil, and i love you so much, thaks for help me everyday, when i start pulling out my hair, i watch your videos and they help me stop :)

[@ryssabee]

I have a problem with running my fingers through my hair and that in turn pulls hair out of my head, so I took yarn and tied strands to a hair tie. It's the same feeling as hair because it tangles. I made two. One I keep in my purse and one at home. It definitely helps with my panic disorder too

[@haley6621]

I have months to years where my trich is dormant and I'm in one of those phases right now but I'm scared something is going to trigger me to begin again

[@emilymassengale625]

I have dermatillomania and these tips are actually very helpful for me too :) Thank you!

[@veredvp]

What's helps me stop pulling is an acrylic nail polish! I did it for several years, the hair was grown up. But without it I return to pull but less!

[@izzieluv]

I have ADD and Silly Putty helps me a lot in classes. It could be an option for Trichotillomania.

[@idkimbeth]

Derm / I would use this advice for derm, but a lot of the time I subconsciously pick at my skin. I've wrecked my finger tips from the stress of exams, and I hate it because I know I'm doing it and I want to stop but I just don't. I feel so weird.

[@StripesofShay]

peer groups you can find on the TLC websites are also super helpful!!

[@paulaavelar312]

One thing that helps me a lot to keep my hands occupied is playing with a balloon filled with flour. It's so soft and nice to the touch! And I usually put a rubber band or a piece of thread on it so I can tie it to my middle finger, that way it's always there and I'm not able to use my hand to pull Hope it helps someone as well 😊

[@Emzdashy95]

may ask where you got the silver tangle been looking for one :)

[@lindseytaylor3793]

Your cat looks like a Mew omg😱 And this video was extremely helpful thank you

[@johnsparegrave5996]

Thanks for your videos, I have found putting strips on my index fingers made it impossible to pull hair but I love the tangles too

[@rachelcrouch2014]

Washing my hair helps me. Over-washing is bad so I wouldn't recommend that but I'm so much less tempted to pull when I have clean damp hair. Also, as dorky and repetitive as it sounds exercise helps too. It's really hard to pull when you are working out and it also releases endorphins. That good feeling helps me not pull as much.

[@mariab1637]

people tend to make fun of me bc of the way I look . I dont tell people about my trich so everyone loves making assumptions and saying them out loud

[@victoriar.8205]

I'm from Germany and I can understand you so Good. I Love your Videos they are very nice. Don't stop doing Videos.

[@shelbijackson5829]

Where do you get them. I was given one a long time ago but I was so young I lost it and I miss it

[@ellieleetham4873]

Where can you buy tangles from

[@dennisseb2925]

I’m 13 and I began pulling my eyebrows out a few years ago but it wasn’t bad , now I’m 13 and I have no eyebrows and I’ve started pulling the hair around my partin , is this what I have ????

[@LondonNat]

sounds like it. But always best to seek medical advice. Best wishes.

[@dennisseb2925]

Natalie Lock thanks I’m going to the doctors soon to try and get help xx

[@LondonNat]

Good luck Dennis! Wish you all the best. Let us know how you get on. x

[@Stevre4]

Where can you get those tangle things these look brilliant ?

[@jessnetherway786]

couple of pounds in The Works (if you're in the UK) or probably Amazon or somewhere.... Mum got given one years ago as a work freebie, so they'll pop up :)

[@xxlethalstormxx1651]

where do you get the tangles from?

[@Kimi4212]

I love all of your daisy clothing lately

[@KrystenMotionless]

can you give us links to where I can find a tangle? I have horrid ADHD and anxiety and I'm looking for new ways to cope with it

[@2tatianakfae]

they sell them at trich.com and if you look up "tangle therapy" on amazon you can find them pretty easily

[@KrystenMotionless]

+Tatiana Mercier thank you, darling ❤

[@1337gaia]

Where can I get your tangle bracelet? :) It's beautiful and looks like an adult version of the tangle toys!

[@1337gaia]

+nedra958 I meant her metal tangle jewellery, not the tangle toys :/ can't find it anywhere...

[@liveinalovelyway]

This video helped me so much thank you ❤️

[@thotchocolate8503]

I love my tangles, didn’t know it was a thing for other people!

[@CollyoftheWobbles]

Such a great video Rebecca!