Mom, 38, with Trich

Hi! I am back again, new name because I forgot my password. Lol. I do that often. Anyhow, I posted a while back before my 38th. birthday. I am the woman who has had Trich since I was a Freshman in highschool. My main pulling and pluckings are confined to my upper eyelashes and pubic region. So, like everyone else, I shave and use false lashes in public. My family is very understanding and supportive so I am brave sometimes and face the public as is while I am growing my lashes back. My episodes come in spells. Usually triggered by stress, trauma, or severe pain. My OCD's are a result of sexual and mental abuse as a child and throughout my life. I have met only two others like myself, a man and woman. Same afflictions and basic history. The man was handsome but in denial so I never tried to reach out to him. But I worked with the woman for a spell. I have educated myself and sought much therapy fot this condition and would like to share some words of hope to those who feel lost, embarassed, or alienated. Even ashamed. That is all normal and it is NOT your fault. It is a true disease. That comes from a mental state of mind. It will and can come to pass. Sure, there will be relapses. It happens. But so much is out there that can help people like us. Even new medicines formulated for exactly Trichotillomania. Amazing. Anyhow, I am finally getting my 5 o'clock shadow in the lash region again and I am tickled pink. I'm sure my family will be too. Yeah! Maybe I will actually be able to use my new Avon make-up this spring. That stuff is not cheap. I know, I used to sell it. Well guys, my best wishes and prayers go out to you all. Please be vigilant and stay strong. We can beat this together. I'll try to remember my password this time so I can check in now and again. Later Gators! Love and Peace,
MommaRedCan2