I wish I had more time to update this blog. Some of the comments I get here are really amazing, and they make me so glad that I started this blog back in 2008. I seem to get more and more visitors all the time and if it can help people know they’re not alone [...]
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Life, Trichotillomania and Me
Life and trichotillomania both go together for me. But what does this mean? I have accepted trichotillomania as part of who I am, but that doesn’t mean it defines me. No way!
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!
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 [...]
Pull Free!
I went pull free for one week. I actually pulled one single hair. I did it without realising, but since it was just one I still count it as pull free I found it very hard for one of the days. My hands would not keep still. I just couldn’t concentrate. I can’t even remember [...]
My Trichy Weeks
The last few weeks have been bad for pulling my hair. I have been stressed, and as many trichsters know – stress means pulling. I find my arm constantly up on my head, stroking my hair and waiting to find hairs to pull out. Stress is definitely a factor in trichotillomania at times, but not [...]
Bald Patch
I have not been one to check up on developing bald patches, though that is probably because I haven’t been pulling too bad. Today I noticed a developing bald patch around my crown. I really have to stop this now.
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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