Thank you Debbie, for passing that along! ... Mysteries ... 2008 at 9:00 PM PST, ABC News WILL air the piece on trichotillomania during "20/20 - Medical ... ...
Wow, Debbie, thank you for sending that link. I read the whole thing and it was a good article. I think it pinpointed a lot of things about trich that many...
Hi All! I can't tell you how emotional I became when I watched 20/20. My co workers watched it and I called that mom who I know. I cried the entire time and...
Barbara, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings about the program. Unfortunately, things have really been upside down in my home and I was...
Hi All! It was so enlightening to read Barbara and Jo's comments about the 20/20 program. Â Trich impacts each of us so differently, and it was really...
Good morning on this springlike Tuesday morning! I haven't been around lately as I've been dealing with some family issues. Seems everyone is busy. Please...
Hi all. Johnna here,im 40 and been pulling since 14. Wearing a wig now cause it makes me feel better about myself. i do have identical twin also, she does not...
Hi Johnna, Welcome!? I am 48, and have been pulling since I was 12.? Not as severely as some, but a scalp puller none the less.? I lived very much alone with...
Welcome Johnna - so glad you stopped by. Our board has been a little slow lately, sorry. Your story sounds so similar to many people I've met with trich. Seems...
Hi everyone! Just thought I'd post a hello out there to old and new members. How was everyone's Memorial Day weekend? Fun I hope. I mostly worked in my gardens...
Hi Jo! I know I haven't posted in a while as well. Lately I have been picking more than pulling, but I seem to be transitioning back to pulling. Ah, the...
Nice to hear from you Barbara and glad to hear that you were able to take an extra day off this weekend - very nice! I totally feel the same way about weeding...
Hi Jo, Thats so good that you're exercising. I walk and go to Curves and when I'm consistent, I feel so much better. Thankfully, I have never had problems...
That is interesting because I've also noticed a cyclic pattern with my pulling...it falls right in line with my moods, energy, etc. I've heard that discussed...
Barbara that is awesome news about your migraines! What a relief that must be for you. Do springtime pollens aggravate the headaches as well? I tend to have...
Quick response to say hi.? The next 6 weeks are going to be a complete whirlwind for me.? Lots of family obligations.? Off to my nephew's graduation tomorrow,...
Hello everyone. My name is Paula. I would be soooooo grateful for any referrals to a specialist in the Manchester/Hartford/Tolland area...we will travel it...
Hi Paula, My name is Debbie. I'm a puller, serve?on TLC's Board, and live in Hartford.? I think I have just the person for you.? His name is David Tolin.? He...
Hi Debbie, I found your post on David Tolin. I will give that info to our patient. She is 18 yrs old and pulls eyelashes/eyebrows and now her scalp hair....
Hi Debbie, Thank you SO much for replying so quickly. Here's the scoop with Dr. Tolin (I called today)....he is not taking any patients. But, he is referring...
Hi Paula, I'm sorry you did not get the response you needed when you called David Tolin's office.? I called them myself and spoke? to the administrative...
Hi Paula and welcome to the board. I have actually heard good things about the Farmington group. In fact, my husband is seeing someone in that practice (not...
Does anyone know of Support Groups in Connecticut?? Also, can anyone recommend a psychologist that specializes in this anxiety disorder? (Preferably in...
Hi "Melissa" I wanted to send you a quick response with the information you were looking for.? If you read the June posts (starting June 9th), I provided...
The fast paced advancements in education and technology require us to keep up to date in the chosen field. We also need to improve our skill sets or study a...