I don’t know about you, but whenever I talk to someone else who pulls hair out, I feel as if I instantly have this connection with them. I’m not trying to be cheesy or emotional, but this is something that I genuinely feel.
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Pull Free Day 5
I didn’t post yesterday, but that doesn’t mean I have failed in my challenge. Still pull-free! Although I did have a good pick at my split ends. I don’t like doing that – it makes my eyes hurt from focusing on little hairs for ages! Something else I need to work on…
Pull Free Starting Today
Recently, I’ve been pulling my hair a bit more and, to be honest, I haven’t been bothered about it. This might sound like a good thing, but really I am bothered deep down. And deep down I know that if I don’t care, I’ll pull and only make things worse. This is why I decided [...]
The Trichotillomania Learning Centre (TLC)
There are so many support sites out there for trichotillomania, if you know where to look. That can be really hard for people who don’t even know the word trichotillomania! But luckily, organisations like the Trichotillomania Learning Centre (TLC) are trying to change that.
Trichotillomania Support Sites Available
If you have trichotillomania, or if your child or someone you know does, you will find that there is a wealth of support and advice online.
When I first had trichotillomania I did not know what it was. Even when I learnt what it was, I was too scared and embarrassed to force myself to think [...]
National Trichotillomania Awareness Week
Did you know that this week (from October 1) is national Trichotillomania week? If not then you should learn about the event at the Trichotillomania Learning Center.
This week is a way to publicize a condition that few really know much about. Do you know what trichotillomania is? It is a disorder that causes people to [...]
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 22 year old girl from the UK and I've been pulling for 12 years. Get in touch if you want to chat or need any help - I love meeting people here.
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