If you want to support someone with an OCD/whatever issue...first be aware of it. Just don't give random advices. It only hurts and doesn't help.
Trichotillomania is no fun. But making others understand how it feels to be a trichster is hell.
It's been nearly a decade since I have been dealing with trichotillomania. It took nearly an year before somebody could even diagnose that I had it. Ever since then I have been trying not only to understand how to deal with it but also on how to make others around me understand what I go through.
Some trichsters** would not mind talking about trich*, some do not want to talk about it at all. I consider myself to be someone who is open to talk about it. But if you want to ask me questions like:
Why do you pull your hair?
Why can't you stop pulling your hair?
Why is it so hard to not pull your hair?
How does it make you feel, when you pull your hair?
The only answer I have for all the above questions is... "I DO NOT KNOW."
There is no treatment yet for trichotillomania. Research is ongoing and maybe someday they will figure out a solution. But till then, I need to TRY to find one on my own, just like the millions of trichsters out there.
I am not 100% free from the symptoms of Trichotillomania, doesn't mean I am doing nothing about it. It doesn't mean I have accepted the fact that Trich is a life long disorder/whatever. It just means....I need time, I am going to work it at a pace I am comfortable at.
You do not know how it feels to be aware of your actions that cause self harm. It feels horrible. And if you want to blame me for having trich....I HAVEN'T CHOSEN IT.
I know you would want the best for me....so do I. But you need to understand....trichotillomania is a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs. I feel more anxious than you each time I have a NO 'pull free day'. But you blaming me, doesn't help. It only hurts.
If you really want to help a trichster.....LEARN ABOUT IT. Just don't give random advices/orders/suggestions on WHAT TO DO or WHAT NOT TO DO. If you would rather chose to WALK OUT FROM MY LIFE SAYING I AM CRAZY, you are welcome to do so.
Anybody could have trich. Just because I have it and struggle to deal with it every single minute, doesn't make me any less determined than you in making the best of life.
TRICHOTILLOMANIA LEARNING CENTER (<--click here)
For More Resources: Google search words like: tricotillomania / trichster
Trich* = Short form of Trichotillomania
Trichster**= A person who has trichotillomania
PS: Super frustrated. I am tired of being blamed for something I can not change.
Trichotillomania is no fun. But making others understand how it feels to be a trichster is hell.
It's been nearly a decade since I have been dealing with trichotillomania. It took nearly an year before somebody could even diagnose that I had it. Ever since then I have been trying not only to understand how to deal with it but also on how to make others around me understand what I go through.
Some trichsters** would not mind talking about trich*, some do not want to talk about it at all. I consider myself to be someone who is open to talk about it. But if you want to ask me questions like:
Why do you pull your hair?
Why can't you stop pulling your hair?
Why is it so hard to not pull your hair?
How does it make you feel, when you pull your hair?
The only answer I have for all the above questions is... "I DO NOT KNOW."
There is no treatment yet for trichotillomania. Research is ongoing and maybe someday they will figure out a solution. But till then, I need to TRY to find one on my own, just like the millions of trichsters out there.
I am not 100% free from the symptoms of Trichotillomania, doesn't mean I am doing nothing about it. It doesn't mean I have accepted the fact that Trich is a life long disorder/whatever. It just means....I need time, I am going to work it at a pace I am comfortable at.
You do not know how it feels to be aware of your actions that cause self harm. It feels horrible. And if you want to blame me for having trich....I HAVEN'T CHOSEN IT.
I know you would want the best for me....so do I. But you need to understand....trichotillomania is a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs. I feel more anxious than you each time I have a NO 'pull free day'. But you blaming me, doesn't help. It only hurts.
If you really want to help a trichster.....LEARN ABOUT IT. Just don't give random advices/orders/suggestions on WHAT TO DO or WHAT NOT TO DO. If you would rather chose to WALK OUT FROM MY LIFE SAYING I AM CRAZY, you are welcome to do so.
Anybody could have trich. Just because I have it and struggle to deal with it every single minute, doesn't make me any less determined than you in making the best of life.
TRICHOTILLOMANIA LEARNING CENTER (<--click here)
For More Resources: Google search words like: tricotillomania / trichster
Trich* = Short form of Trichotillomania
Trichster**= A person who has trichotillomania
PS: Super frustrated. I am tired of being blamed for something I can not change.
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