any help please!

Submitted by amberhedger on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 05:49

Im 16, a sophmore in h.s., and I have a wonderful supportive boyfiend...who dosnt know I have trich... i have known him for 3 yrs and have been together for 7 months, im delaying to tell him because im so embarassed, i'd rather end it now before he has to know. I want to make this my past, I really do. I have pulled from as far back as i can remember. I have tried alot of things, read books, seeked therapy,ect. I can use ANY advice that can help me stop please!

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Hi Amber, My name is Wanda

Submitted by This can be you on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 03:22.

Hi Amber,

My name is Wanda and I too use to pull my hair out, really bad. I have stopped, but it wasn't easy.
I will tell you honestly you should confide in your boyfriend, he might be able to help you.
You shouldn't keep it from him if you really care for him.
If he is a wonderful supportive boyfriend then you need him at this important time.
Some suggestions are to keep your hair really clean and if you do get an urge, be sure to wet your hair, it helps to disassociate the tingle and urge. Try your best to keep stress from happening in your life. The less stress the less urges. I will be starting a Blog soon, I'm in the process of getting it set-up. I will be conducting an ongoing Blog about Trich and how to help yourself to stop. In the meantime just reach out like you have here and talk about your disorder, and as you reach out you will continue to learn different aspects of what your triggers are and how to control and end those triggers.

I hope this helps. WH