I thought it was time for an update on my pull-free challenge – well, it’s officially ended.
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Blaming Yourself for Pulling Your Hair Out
A lot of trichsters blame themselves for pulling their hair. However, I don’t believe any of us should. It’s no worse than anything that others do – and we do not have to feel guilty for not being able to stop!
Children Hair Pulling – What To Do?
By far the most common question people ask me here is what to do about children hair pulling. I can understand how it must be shocking for parents to see their child pulling out their own hair, especially if it results in noticeable bald spots. I’m not a medical expert, but from my own experience [...]
Is Trichotillomania Like Nail Biting?
Trichotillomania is definitely a tricky topic. It seems that nobody really agrees on just how to define it. I have heard so many times that this problem is like nail biting. But is it really?
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 [...]
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).
Bald Is Beautiful – Celebrities Who Are Bald
I wrote recently about bald women and how inspiring I find some of them. I really do believe that bald is beautiful, and the only real problem is that we aren’t all used to seeing bald women. In fact, if I decided today I was going to shave my head people would probably assume I [...]
