Bickering over nothing
02-22-2003, 09:59 PM
I was just wondering how everyone with trich is doing. I have not pulled any eyelashes or eyebrows in a few months, and I haven't pulled any head hair in a few weeks. How is everyone else with trich doing?
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mank
02-23-2003, 10:04 AM
Hey there Bickering...
No help here...I have pulled out more hair in the past 3 to 4 weeks then I have in a long time.
Talked to my doctor, I told her I am ready for therapy now....
and we are seeking therapy. She is suppose to call with an appointment when she finds out who my insurance will take.
My doctor alos changed my medication from Paxil CR to lexapro.
Take care and great job on not pulling as much!!!
MANK
No help here...I have pulled out more hair in the past 3 to 4 weeks then I have in a long time.
Talked to my doctor, I told her I am ready for therapy now....
and we are seeking therapy. She is suppose to call with an appointment when she finds out who my insurance will take.
My doctor alos changed my medication from Paxil CR to lexapro.
Take care and great job on not pulling as much!!!
MANK
Anonymity
02-25-2003, 01:07 PM
I am doing well. I still pull a few head-hairs daily (I think I always will), but I am desperately trying to lay off for my wedding and honeymoon. I must admit, however, that I am growing increasingly uneasy and concerned about the possible pulling fall-out that could occur once my wedding and honeymoon are over. It's funny, my hair-pulling is better right now, but the stress of wedding plans is really getting to me. My mood swings are worse than ever. I think my doctor's going to try a new medicine soon... I am not sure what. I will let you all know! :)
mank
03-02-2003, 11:37 AM
Hey Anon...
How soon is your wedding???
I took my son to the doctor the other day and I asked her if she found out anything on thereapy sessions yet. She said she is still working. My insurance only pays for a mental facility and she wants me to go one on one with an outside source...so I am sure it is all the paperwork and referrals that take so long so that the insurance will cover it.
Funny though...I had my husband drop of an envolpe for my doctor. I printed out some interesting topics on Trich that I thought might help her learn more about Trich...if she doesn't know already.
ha!
Was that stupid???
MANK
How soon is your wedding???
I took my son to the doctor the other day and I asked her if she found out anything on thereapy sessions yet. She said she is still working. My insurance only pays for a mental facility and she wants me to go one on one with an outside source...so I am sure it is all the paperwork and referrals that take so long so that the insurance will cover it.
Funny though...I had my husband drop of an envolpe for my doctor. I printed out some interesting topics on Trich that I thought might help her learn more about Trich...if she doesn't know already.
ha!
Was that stupid???
MANK
kidsrulemom
03-07-2003, 04:05 AM
I am 28 and a single mom of a 9 girl & 5 boy. Left husband while dealing w/ cervical cancer w/o any support system, then financially and emotionally ruined by next boyfrien who ended up stalking me, which brought on a new world of anxiety, hard time leaving my home, pulling out my hair and even thoughts of suicide. I would really like to meet people who I can talk w/o leaving my comfort zone. (HOME)I don't have any close friends and horrible relationship w/parents - the more I research Anxiety, I feel I have had it all of my life but at manageable level, yet still alienting myself. Tried seeking medical help but always feel worse than before. Not being UNDERSTOOD!!!!!! Please help me.
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LSspine
03-10-2003, 12:07 PM
This is so weird! I've been really pulling at my eyelashes over the last few years and even my eyebrows sometimes. It started innocently when I would pick the mascara off. A few would come out but no big deal. Then I switched to waterproof mascara and more eyelashes would come out. Then it developed into an almost nervous habit and I wouldn't be satisified until I saw one come out. I don't feel that I need medication...I can control it when I really want to...but some moral support would be great! Now I can get some support here and maybe I'll stop doing this! I want my eyelashes back!!!
sweetescape02
03-10-2003, 10:45 PM
Hi Flora! I'll have to check out how close we are...I live in Yuba County, Ca. How have you been doing lately? :wave:
Kim
Kim
Fran0609
03-14-2003, 11:18 AM
LsSpine: your story sounds just like how my eyelash pulling started! It started when I was about 20 or 21. I am now 29.
To answer the question: I'm still doing it. Some days are good and I'm more strong-minded about it, and others times I'm not. I still have yet to talk to my DH about this. I know....bad wife. I wanted to print out info. for him first, but our printer ran out of ink. lol What seems like an excuse of a little set-back of telling him, really isn't. I know I have to talk to him about it, as he deserves to know. I'm just so ashamed...and I have to get over feeling like that. He deserves to know. I'm still trying to deal with me just recently finding out about this disorder myself...as I never knew there was a name for it, and thought I was the only one who did it.
Our daughter's bday party is coming up and I want to stop. I know I can do it if I put my mind to it...just like when I stopped for our wedding.
Bickering over nothing: What are your tips that made you stop for a few mos? I would love to hear them. Thanks.
[This message has been edited by Fran0609 (edited 03-14-2003).]
To answer the question: I'm still doing it. Some days are good and I'm more strong-minded about it, and others times I'm not. I still have yet to talk to my DH about this. I know....bad wife. I wanted to print out info. for him first, but our printer ran out of ink. lol What seems like an excuse of a little set-back of telling him, really isn't. I know I have to talk to him about it, as he deserves to know. I'm just so ashamed...and I have to get over feeling like that. He deserves to know. I'm still trying to deal with me just recently finding out about this disorder myself...as I never knew there was a name for it, and thought I was the only one who did it.
Our daughter's bday party is coming up and I want to stop. I know I can do it if I put my mind to it...just like when I stopped for our wedding.
Bickering over nothing: What are your tips that made you stop for a few mos? I would love to hear them. Thanks.
[This message has been edited by Fran0609 (edited 03-14-2003).]
peruanayirish
03-26-2003, 05:25 PM
I have had ocd since i was 11. It got so bad that I had to wear fake nails a. When I was 15 I quit completely. Does anyone have any ideas on ways to help. when I was young and quit, the nails would prevent me from pulling and since I always wore it, I couldn't bite. Now I cant do that. Please help.
Evanescence
04-02-2003, 01:18 AM
Hi I am new to the board. I just recently realized I have OCD, and I've had Trich since I was 11. I actually was able to stop balding myself...around age 14, and really haven't since, although I still occassionally pull hair/eyelashes/eyebrows. I have been a bit more lately, since I've been stressed. You have no idea how good it feels to have the answer to what was wrong with me. I thought I was going crazy! I'm actually happy today! :round: Anyway, how y'all doing?
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Evanescence
04-02-2003, 01:35 PM
Originally posted by Nikkilaboxeodora:
Wow, someone finally responded. If anyone has any tips on how to quit, please let me know, I have serious issues. Thanks.
Yes! I have toned it down very much over the last eight years, and I can help you! :D
I started when I was in fifth grade. By the end of that year, I had such a bald spot on my head that I had to wear a bandana every day so people wouldn't see. One day, a kid pulled the bandana off my head, and everyone made fun of me.
I vowed to quit before middle school started, but to no avail. My eyebrows were half gone, my eyelashes completely gone. My mom didn't know what was wrong with me. She still doesn't, haha, although I chased the problem away after I was 13. People had started calling me "The Lukeimia Patient" because I was going bald. Nobody knew the real reason. I had no idea what I had. I had never heard of ANYBODY doing it, and I thought I was crazy.
One thing I've noticed is that the urge is rather like an itch. We want to pull for satisfaction. So when I get the urge to pull (and you better believe I still do), I just itch the spot instead. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/hammer.gif I particularly get the urge on the very top of my head, and my eyebrows and eyelashes. I try to just itch the spots instead.
Also, sometimes I will grab ahold of what I want and give a "fake pull"..I let myself tug, but not hard enough to yank out. I also, occassionally, allow myself to just do it..especially with brows and lashes.
One other thing that helps...tweezing your eyebrows. If you spend at least two times a day tweezing stray brows/stubble, for some reason, it helps with the urge to yank them later. Maybe because plucking is equally satisfying? :eek:
A final note: the first time I quit, it was by a lot of willpower, because I didn't want to look weird and freaky and be made fun of and taken to the doctor anymore. Sometimes you feel the most success when you look in the mirror and don't look like you have mange, and that helps you to stay that way. Think ahead before you pull!
These things I came up with all on my own over the years, and I am happy to say, I'm not bald. I hope they can work for you, too! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
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-"You have a boyfriend, and I have...a baby and a Ross!"--Rachel
Wow, someone finally responded. If anyone has any tips on how to quit, please let me know, I have serious issues. Thanks.
Yes! I have toned it down very much over the last eight years, and I can help you! :D
I started when I was in fifth grade. By the end of that year, I had such a bald spot on my head that I had to wear a bandana every day so people wouldn't see. One day, a kid pulled the bandana off my head, and everyone made fun of me.
I vowed to quit before middle school started, but to no avail. My eyebrows were half gone, my eyelashes completely gone. My mom didn't know what was wrong with me. She still doesn't, haha, although I chased the problem away after I was 13. People had started calling me "The Lukeimia Patient" because I was going bald. Nobody knew the real reason. I had no idea what I had. I had never heard of ANYBODY doing it, and I thought I was crazy.
One thing I've noticed is that the urge is rather like an itch. We want to pull for satisfaction. So when I get the urge to pull (and you better believe I still do), I just itch the spot instead. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/hammer.gif I particularly get the urge on the very top of my head, and my eyebrows and eyelashes. I try to just itch the spots instead.
Also, sometimes I will grab ahold of what I want and give a "fake pull"..I let myself tug, but not hard enough to yank out. I also, occassionally, allow myself to just do it..especially with brows and lashes.
One other thing that helps...tweezing your eyebrows. If you spend at least two times a day tweezing stray brows/stubble, for some reason, it helps with the urge to yank them later. Maybe because plucking is equally satisfying? :eek:
A final note: the first time I quit, it was by a lot of willpower, because I didn't want to look weird and freaky and be made fun of and taken to the doctor anymore. Sometimes you feel the most success when you look in the mirror and don't look like you have mange, and that helps you to stay that way. Think ahead before you pull!
These things I came up with all on my own over the years, and I am happy to say, I'm not bald. I hope they can work for you, too! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
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-"You have a boyfriend, and I have...a baby and a Ross!"--Rachel
mank
04-06-2003, 01:22 PM
I went and seen a therapist for my first time ever, last week. She is familar with Trich and has someoene that works at their faciltiy that has trich as well.
For my first visit I felt pretty comfortable.
I have many other issues to deal with besides just trich, but I am hoping that Trich will be my main priority, as I am so tired of dealing with this every day demon.
The therapist did say that she did't see that I had alot of hair pulled out...and that my trich seemed mild. I told her she isn't the one pulling te hair out and I feel crazy from it. I don't feel likemy case is just mild. Just becasue I am not bald doesn't mean my case is any less destructive.
I have had ald patches in the past and I can do a good job covering up the damge. Right now my hair is all different lengths from where I have been pulling.
SO, I hope things will get better soon.
Ya'll take care and keep your chin up.
MANK
For my first visit I felt pretty comfortable.
I have many other issues to deal with besides just trich, but I am hoping that Trich will be my main priority, as I am so tired of dealing with this every day demon.
The therapist did say that she did't see that I had alot of hair pulled out...and that my trich seemed mild. I told her she isn't the one pulling te hair out and I feel crazy from it. I don't feel likemy case is just mild. Just becasue I am not bald doesn't mean my case is any less destructive.
I have had ald patches in the past and I can do a good job covering up the damge. Right now my hair is all different lengths from where I have been pulling.
SO, I hope things will get better soon.
Ya'll take care and keep your chin up.
MANK
mank
04-15-2003, 08:32 AM
The John Walsh Show will be airing a special preview on OCD Thursday - April 17, 2003.
Check your area for local listings. You can go to the web site for confirmation.
They will talk about skin picking and Trich as well.
MANK
Check your area for local listings. You can go to the web site for confirmation.
They will talk about skin picking and Trich as well.
MANK