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Archive | May, 2009
How Long Does Hair Take To Grow Like It Did Before?
Many trichsters ask the question ‘how long does hair take to grow?’ While this differs from person to person, you can have a look at my blog post on hair regrowth for some idea. This post is going to answer the question ‘how long does hair take to grow like it did before?’ i.e. to [...]
Should I Even Try To Stop Pulling My Hair Out?
This is a question I ask myself from time to time – ‘why even bother trying to stop pulling my hair out?!’ I’m sure that if you’re reading this then you’ve probably also asked yourslef this question at some point. Even if it’s not ‘should I stop pulling my hair out?’ it could be any [...]
Ask Me A Question
I know that many people who read this blog don’t leave comments, and that’s because trich is a very private thing. If you have left a comment or a question and I didn’t get back to you, I’m really sorry but sometimes I get quite a few emails at once and forget to answer.
Can Washing Your Hair Help You Stop Pulling Out Hair?
I had always heard that washing could help you stop pulling out hair. In fact, it is commonly given out as advice in many of the trichotillomania support sites and forums that I’ve visited since finding out what trichotillomania was.
What Is Eyelash Pulling?
On this blog I often talk about pulling out head hair – it is what I do – but did you know that eyelash pulling is also a form of trichotillomania? In fact, trichotillomania can include pulling hair from any place on the body. Sufferers won’t usually pull from all places, but it is common [...]
Grateful For Pulling My Hair Out
I like to read all the blogs that I can about trichotillomania and pulling my hair out. Although I might not always leave a comment, you should know that I pretty much always read your posts (so long as I have discovered that your blog exists).
About This Blog
My name's Penny, and I started OnTrich (a trichotillomania blog) to try and raise awareness about hair pulling, and also as a way to help me deal with my own pulling. I'm a 23 year old girl from the UK and I've been pulling for 13 years. Get in touch if you want to chat or need any help - I love meeting people here.
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