Trichotillomania, also known as trich, is when someone can't resist the urge to pull out their hair. They may pull out the hair on their head or in other places, such as their eyebrows or eyelashes.
I have Trichotillomania. I have had it before but that was no where near as severe as it is this time. It's gotten out of hand and I don't know how to stop it. I think it has replaced my self harm. But my head is so sore and I need help. I am going to book a doctors appointment next week because my hair used to be my favourite part of my body but right now I hate it. And I hate myself for it too. I cried myself to sleep last night because it's so sore and brushing my hair hurts.
I have attached a photo below so if it is triggering you then please don't look at the photo and click off I won't mind.
I don't know if it is anxiety based or not. But I am determined not to let this ruin my life and stop me doing what I want to do. I have counselling next week and I am going to speak to her and see if she has any ideas or tips and advice. I have beaten my self harm once I am going to bloody beat this again. I don't really have any reason to be sad, But I guess that is the thing with Mental Health and depression and Anxiety disorders, Sometimes you don't need a reason. It can catch you off guard and turn your world upside down. And it can go as quickly as it goes. It's all a journey and I know it won't ever leave me, It's just learning to take the rough with the smooth and ride it out.
