I have been living with trich for about 10 years!

Trichotillomania (pronounced: trik-oh-till-oh-MAY-nee-uh) is an impulse control disorder (ICD) that involves strong urges to pull out one's own hair. An impulse control disorder is a type of psychological condition. Today many doctors believe the condition is a chemical imbalance in the brain. It might be hard to understand why someome would pull their own hair out — or why they wouldn't just stop. But trichotillomania isn't just an ordinary habit that a person can easily stop!

Some people with trichotillomania say that they notice sensations in their scalp or skin. For example, it may be a tingling feeling that can only be relieved by pulling, like the feeling of relief that comes from scratching an itch. Some people say that they notice a satisfying feeling when they pull their hair. Others don't even notice when they pull & do it without thinking.

Any relief that comes with hair pulling usually only lasts for a moment. The urge almost always returns. That's because when the mind becomes used to giving in to the powerful urges that go with compulsive behaviors, the behavior is reinforced, & then becomes a habit. The mind gets trapped in a cycle of expecting to have the urge satisfied. The longer this goes on, the harder it can become to resist the urge.I am able to conceal my small bald spots by putting my hair in a pony tail or headband - but I am desperate to get my hair back... I would like nothing more than to be able to go into a hair dressers to get a new style, something I have been unable to do for years.

I am reaching out to people who have overcome their battle with trich, as I feel I am at the most difficult stage, where I can see a very small improvement in hair growth but know I will have to wait atleast 6 months until I can see a dramatic change and during that resist the urge to pull completely.

Welcome to my beauTRICHful journey <<<

>>>No more secrets!!

I currently am outsmarting my trich by *drinking chamomile tea,*using aromatherapy,homeopathic remedies & vitamins!

Lots of Love -Thanks for reading <3