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hey i am from Massachusetts but i woudl love to chat to you about trich
and stuff and if anyone out there is from the boston area or like
norolfk county it woudl be awesome to chat...i have had really rough
times lately and i am working so hard!!

~*emily*~

OMFG ME 2!!! i hate that, when ur lyk "ok, last 1" and then end up
having 50 "last ones"!! arghhh

~Amanda (12 yrs old, 4 yrs of trich)

OMFG ME 2!!! i hate that, when ur lyk "ok, last 1" and then end up
having 50 "last ones"!! arghhh

~Amanda (12 yrs old, 4 yrs of trich)

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same here i rub it on my lips...weird but i dunno why...i dont
count...but when i am pulling i am like i have to stop mow!! and then i
am like one more hair just one more

well after a while i guess maybe ur hair doesnt grow back i dont know
but i sure takes a long time to grow back...dont get scared

hey my name is emily and i am 15 years old...i have had trich now for
about 4 years and it is very hard to live with being a teenager as some
of you might know...i wear a bandana everyday to school to cover my
spots on my head and i wear eyeliner on my eyes to cover my eyelash
loss and my eyebrows jsut have spots in them...i get made fun of in
school and kids are really mean...i was looking for a group that maybe
i could talk to people about it with becuase i dont have anyone to tlak
to only my paretns and the therapist i see..so if ne one has ne news on
ne thig new feel free to emial me @

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instant message me @ astrogrl251

HEY, things can get better, I guess it just depends on the resources
and support available to you.  Like, I've been pulling my hair for
the past ten years, my last pulling spree was in December and I am
just starting to notice how thin my hair is, and it falls out, too.
I think I pull too much and the scalp weakens and can't hold hair
well in the surrounding area?  I quit therapy two years ago, even
though it helped.  As I said, therapy works well with a strong
support network.
good luck! :)
--- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "Takuya Watanabe"
<maestertakuya@y...> wrote:
>
> i have been pulling out my hair (on my head) for about 3 years now,
> does anybody have any advice on how i can stop? the hair doesn't
grow
> back does it? mine doesn't seem to :(

i have been pulling out my hair (on my head) for about 3 years now,
does anybody have any advice on how i can stop? the hair doesn't grow
back does it? mine doesn't seem to :(

i have been pulling out my hair (on my head) for about 3 years now,
does anybody have any advice on how i can stop? the hair doesn't grow
back does it? mine doesn't seem to :(

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I went onto an ADD site and took a little test - yep according to
that, I need to see a doctor...have you ever been treated for ADD?
I'm feeling like crap because I did it again last night, when I'm
done I get incredibly bitchy and take it out on my kids. Having my
brain so messed up lately is depressing.  I haven't slept thru the
night for ages, I'm obesessing about trich (now that I know the name
of this maddening sickness). I'm resentful towards my parents for
never seeking help for me.  I don't even know if I really want to
talk to my Dr. about this!  I'm rambling...again!
Have a good day!
Veronica








--- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "studiobrats@y..."
<studiobrats@y...> wrote:
> TO:  BRAD AND VERONICA:
>
> I think we have ADD - it seems to be a common trait with
Trichsters.  Sometimes when I'm watching a TV program, my mind
wanders and I don't remember half of the show when it's over!  Maybe
that's why I often pull when I'm watching TV - my roots are more
interesting!!
>
> Scarlet
>
>
>
> brad tyler <akabtyler@y...> wrote:
> yea that sounds just like me..  i keep a running count and say ill
stop at whatever or i'll look in the mirror and see a gap in my
eyelid and think to myself "did it again"..   something else that's
kinda wierd is that sometimes i;ll put my lashes on a piece of paper
and fold the paper and roll the lash in the paper to listen to it
make noise.  why?    hellidono... something to do with it after i rub
it on my lips maybe.     and i am a constant worrier...   about
everything...    i think alot of us are just like that.   and since
we're so much alike there should be a word for our condition but what
would it be?....    it would be 'genious'  if we actually put all
this mental energy into something (any one thing) really
productive.    but how can people like us keep our mind on just one
thing?   i'v prob thought of 15 different things just as i have typed
this email...
>
>
> Veronica <lowe39@j...> wrote:
>
> I also pull only from the top, the bottom one's don't keep my
> attention...I count them, do you?  I'll say okay I've pulled 5 and
> will stop at 10, then inevitable I pull too many and say okay now
> there's 11 and I'll stop at 15...you get the point.  I rub them on
my
> lips and roll between my fingers...
> I pull when I'm relaxed watchin tv, when I'm stressed, bored, I
> haven't figured out what triggers me to pull.  I haven't pulled for
> week - there's nothing there to pull!  I caught myself pulling from
> my brows while on the phone this morning.  I told myself to stop -
and
> did, it's not the same as from my lashes.
> I'm the same with my attention... I'll start a project, get
> distracted, start something else and before I know it - I've got 10
> projects done 1/2 way. I lose my mind at night while I'm trying to
> sleep because I'm thinking of 100 different things, some of them
are
> so not important.  I always said " I thrive on adrenaline", because
I
> can't seem to focus and get things done, I'm always racing at the
> last minute.  On the other hand, I'm never late for an appointment.
> I don't know....I'll stop now.
>
> I've snipped the last messages...
>
> Veronica
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I also pull only from the top, the bottom one's don't keep my
attention...I count them, do you?  I'll say okay I've pulled 5 and
will stop at 10, then inevitable I pull too many and say okay now
there's 11 and I'll stop at 15...you get the point.  I rub them on my
lips and roll between my fingers...
I pull when I'm relaxed watchin tv, when I'm stressed, bored, I
haven't figured out what triggers me to pull.  I haven't pulled for
week - there's nothing there to pull!  I caught myself pulling from
my brows while on the phone this morning.  I told myself to stop -and
did, it's not the same as from my lashes. 
I'm the same with my attention... I'll start a project, get
distracted, start something else and before I know it - I've got 10
projects done 1/2 way. I lose my mind at night while I'm trying to
sleep because I'm thinking of 100 different things, some of them are
so not important.  I always said " I thrive on adrenaline", because I
can't seem to focus and get things done, I'm always racing at the
last minute.  On the other hand, I'm never late for an appointment.
I don't know....I'll stop now.

I've snipped the last messages...

Veronica

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I also pull only from the top, the bottom one's don't keep my
attention...I count them, do you?  I'll say okay I've pulled 5 and
will stop at 10, then inevitable I pull too many and say okay now
there's 11 and I'll stop at 15...you get the point.  I rub them on my
lips and roll between my fingers...
I pull when I'm relaxed watchin tv, when I'm stressed, bored, I
haven't figured out what triggers me to pull.  I haven't pulled for
week - there's nothing there to pull!  I caught myself pulling from
my brows while on the phone this morning.  I told myself to stop -and
did, it's not the same as from my lashes.
I'm the same with my attention... I'll start a project, get
distracted, start something else and before I know it - I've got 10
projects done 1/2 way. I lose my mind at night while I'm trying to
sleep because I'm thinking of 100 different things, some of them are
so not important.  I always said " I thrive on adrenaline", because I
can't seem to focus and get things done, I'm always racing at the
last minute.  On the other hand, I'm never late for an appointment.
I don't know....I'll stop now.

I've snipped the last messages...

Veronica

Hello Again,

Mine is a vivid memory also Kelly. I was 10-in the 5th. grade. I got the
chickenpox. I was in bed one night, and could feel the scabs on my head. I
began to pull hair through them. I literally after that, pulled hair from
the whole top of my head. I had to part my hair on the side all through high
school. When I was married and pregnant, people asked me if I was going
bald. After my divorce it got very bad. Now, at 51 my hair is very thin, and
fine on top. I havent pulled it out in 2 years. Ever since my menopause.

I bit my cheeks and licked my upper lip when I was young too, and the cheek
biting still continues, but a lot less. I also pulled out my eyelashes-upper
ones, and pubic hair. It is like this irresistable urge comes over you, and
you are like in a trance when you do these things. I myself believe they are
anxiety related. I was diagnosed with obcessive-compulsive disorder. I think
a lot of the problems I have had emotionally, started with the onset of
puberty, and eased after menopause.

I wonder if any of you, like me, have stopped the hair pulling to find that
if it is pulled from the root enough, it will not grow back?

When I talked in my first letter about embarrasing things, I was told to
not feel that way. Have any of you had another compulsion to eat the root
from your hair, and/or any secretion that our bodies make? I know that is
stomach turning, but I felt like a freak for years because I not only
picked, but put different things into my mouth without getting too graphic.

Thanks so much for listening, and sharing.
Irene

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Hello Again,

Mine is a vivid memory also Kelly. I was 10-in the 5th. grade. I got the
chickenpox. I was in bed one night, and could feel the scabs on my head. I
began to pull hair through them. I literally after that, pulled hair from
the whole top of my head. I had to part my hair on the side all through high
school. When I was married and pregnant, people asked me if I was going
bald. After my divorce it got very bad. Now, at 51 my hair is very thin, and
fine on top. I havent pulled it out in 2 years. Ever since my menopause.

I bit my cheeks and licked my upper lip when I was young too, and the cheek
biting still continues, but a lot less. I also pulled out my eyelashes-upper
ones, and pubic hair. It is like this irresistable urge comes over you, and
you are like in a trance when you do these things. I myself believe they are
anxiety related. I was diagnosed with obcessive-compulsive disorder. I think
a lot of the problems I have had emotionally, started with the onset of
puberty, and eased after menopause.

I wonder if any of you, like me, have stopped the hair pulling to find that
if it is pulled from the root enough, it will not grow back?

  When I talked in my first letter about embarrasing things, I was told to
not feel that way. Have any of you had another compulsion to eat the root
from your hair, and/or any secretion that our bodies make? I know that is
stomach turning, but I felt like a freak for years because I not only
picked, but put different things into my mouth without getting too graphic.

Thanks so much for listening, and sharing.
Irene

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Hi, I'm a little stunned to find you all and read through your posts.
My name is Veronica, I'm 38 and have been pulling since I was 12.
I mostly concentrate on my upper lashes.  I had an episode last night
and am completely ruined now for months...why do we do this?  I've
even switched from contacts to glasses, hoping that it's less
noticeable.  I remember in 7th grade, a teacher saw the top of my
head and told me to see a doctor, I don't pull from my head much...
My eyebrows have bald spots.
The one time I admitted that I do this was to a doctor who told me
that some people bite their nails, some people pull their eyelashes!
I now have kids and don't want them to ever do this.
I've tried fake nails, short nails, getting up and doing something
else, does anyone have any suggestions.  Now that I know that I'm not
the only one, helps.
Thanks for listening!
Veronica

Kathy,
I Don't think I will be able to make it there.Always something going
on here at home.I Really dont think I eat to much Sugar, well dont
add more to anything.I find I pull more when I'm tired. Julie

Hello,
I haven't posted in along time in any of my groups.
I too have pulled my hair from the scalp, eye lashes and brows.
I've been pulling since I was about 12 and now i'm 41 and still pull.
I may go a few days were I don't but then all of a sudden I catch my
self pulling. I've tried a bunch of different thing even reading a
book about pulling and keeping track of what you pull when, how many
so on and so on and nothing is helping.  Julie

When I was younger, when I started pulling my hair out, my parents
took my to the dr.  They did alot of tests on me, including alot of
blood tests.  To find out why I was pulling.  This was way before I
knew this had a name.  Just so they could say it was my nerves.

Take care,
Lori


--- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, brad tyler <akabtyler@y...>
wrote:
> well i've been doing it for almost 20 yrs  ....  and it comes in
waves....right after i grow my lashes out and they almost are full
and thick...i start pulling....i start when i'm reading or something
and then i get up and look in the mirror and think,  dam!  its
another couple of months before i'll go get my eyes checked....need
new glasses but i dont wanna go with bald eyelids.....and my sis and
mother used to talk about me pulling too.   my mother even took me to
an ophthamologist
>
> hindsight_20 <siamese714@y...> wrote:
> -
>
> -- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, brad tyler <akabtyler@y...>
> wrote:
> > sometimes when i get the urge to pull my lashes, i take a
walk..
> it helps me cause it's kinda hard to pull my lashes and walk at the
> same time......  I try not to just sit and read or watch tv......
> (that's when i pull most)
> >
> > hindsight_20 <siamese714@y...> wrote:
> > Thanks for understanding :) as for trying to kick this habit, I
> > don't believe in hypnosis and have worked out most of my issues
in
> > therapy and through self help since my teens...
> > I don't know if I will ever completely stop..but I have gotten
good
> > at monitering and recognizing when I will start pulling again.
But
> > even though I know certain situations will make me want to pluck,
I
> > still can't stop. That's the crazy part I think. Even while I am
> > doing it, I don't want to, but still can't help it..and then
> feeling
> > guilty makes me feel like, oh well, I might as well do it. It's a
> > vicious cycle.
> >
> > As for my family, they know, and they really don't get it.
> > I was humilated alot by my mom and sister growing up so I am so
> > relieved that they have stopped interrogating me about it
recently,
> > but probably because atleast my lashes came back and I have
mamaged
> > to leave them alone for the most part..so to them I look somewhat
> > normal besides my eyebrows coming and going.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "xjadestylex"
> > <xjadestylex@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Nice to meet you!  I am 22 and have been pulling for about 9 or
> 10
> > > years.  I'm so sorry to hear about your eyebrows.  I really
know
> > how
> > > you feel.  I pull the hair on my head all the time and really
> wish
> > I
> > > could stop.  Have you tried hypnosis or therapy?  I have
thought
> > > about both but haven't done either yet.  Does anyone around you
> > know
> > > you do it, friends, family?  Two of my close friends and some
of
> > my
> > > family knows.  They think it's so easy to stop.  My fiance
always
> > > says to me, why don't you just quit pulling your hair.  It's
not
> > > that easy.  I too hope I can get help through this by talking
> > about
> > > it and finding tips that seem to help.
> > >
> > > --- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "hindsight_20"
> > > <siamese714@y...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi..I am new too. I have been pulling for 17 years, I am only
> > 29!
> > > I
> > > > just go through cycles...seems I have a good six months then
I
> > > will
> > > > undo it all in a few days when I get stressed about
> > something...I
> > > am
> > > > not into the idea of taking meds for it, I have just been
> trying
> > > to
> > > > figure this out on my own.
> > > > My situation at the moment is~
> > > > I have been growing out my eyebrows since July 04 and totally
> > > plucked
> > > > them out over the holidays. I am so dissapointed in myself.It
> > only
> > > > took about 1 and a half weeks to undo months and months of
hard
> > > work
> > > > not to pluck :(
> > > > Anyways,glad I found this group..I hope it can help me.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Taking a walk is a great idea...I'll get up and do the dishes,
> etc...guess it's the same idea. To get out of that plucking mode.
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Hi,
You are right.  Everyone does think it is easy to stop.  But it's
not.  Sometimes I don't even realize I am pulling my hair out.

Lori


  In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "xjadestylex"
<xjadestylex@y...> wrote:
>
> Nice to meet you!  I am 22 and have been pulling for about 9 or 10
> years.  I'm so sorry to hear about your eyebrows.  I really know
how
> you feel.  I pull the hair on my head all the time and really wish
I
> could stop.  Have you tried hypnosis or therapy?  I have thought
> about both but haven't done either yet.  Does anyone around you
know
> you do it, friends, family?  Two of my close friends and some of my
> family knows.  They think it's so easy to stop.  My fiance always
> says to me, why don't you just quit pulling your hair.  It's not
> that easy.  I too hope I can get help through this by talking about
> it and finding tips that seem to help.
>
> --- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "hindsight_20"
> <siamese714@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi..I am new too. I have been pulling for 17 years, I am only 29!
> I
> > just go through cycles...seems I have a good six months then I
> will
> > undo it all in a few days when I get stressed about something...I
> am
> > not into the idea of taking meds for it, I have just been trying
> to
> > figure this out on my own.
> > My situation at the moment is~
> > I have been growing out my eyebrows since July 04 and totally
> plucked
> > them out over the holidays. I am so dissapointed in myself.It
only
> > took about 1 and a half weeks to undo months and months of hard
> work
> > not to pluck :(
> > Anyways,glad I found this group..I hope it can help me.

--- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "Trish" <sexytrish1980@a...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Trish,
I pull mostly when I am on the computer.  Or watching tv.  And
sometimes when I am talking on the phone.  Depending on who I am
talking to.

Lori



I just found this group and decided to sign up.  I've never talked
> with anyone else who suffers from this problem before!  I'm
probably
> older than most of you (I'm 40.)  I've been pulling for 30 years
> now!  At 10 I started pulling my lashes out.  Then added my
eyebrows
> around age 16.  I pretty much have done it my entire life.  The
> longest period of time I have gone without pulling is about 10
> months.  Usually if things are going really really well for me...
> then I don't pull.  After my divorce 6 years ago, I can't seem to
> stop.  I have no eyelashes or eyebrows at all.  It takes FOREVER
for
> new lashes to grow in... and as soon as they start coming in... I
> pull them out.  Most of my eyebrows don't grow back now at all.
> About a month ago I started pulling out the hair on my head!  I
can't
> seem to stop now!  I do it alot in front of the tv or when I'm
> reading.  I guess it gives me something to do with my hands.
>
> PLEASE HELP!  Has anyone found psychological help that has worked
for
> them?  I used to be on Paxil to help with my panic attacks, but it
> did nothing for my OCD/trich.
>
> Anyone else been at it as long as I have?  Feel free to email me
> directly or post on here.
>
> Thanks for your help everyone! {{{{ big hug }}}}

Hi, I am 34 yrs old.  I have been pulling my hair out since I was 12
yrs old.  I pull from my scalp and my legs.

Lori



--- In Trichotillomania@yahoogroups.com, "contendingtobecontent"
<contendingtobecontent@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I am a young woman living in Duluth, MN. (yes it's very cold!!!)
> I have had Trich for 7 yrs or so. I suffer from a lot of anxiety,
> which plagues me daily. This really provokes my urge to pull. I
pull
> hair from my scalp, I also break off the ends of my hair. This
> illness has greatly affected my life. I've studied a bit on mental
> health and am learning more and more about myself. I haven't
mastered
> getting through life happily yet though. I still pull my hair out.
> What about everyone else? Do you currently pull, or you did in the
> past?