girl, i looked the same way....i feel the same way, youre not alone...check out my videos, i looked the same way at one time =/ i think this is the worst addiction ever. its like ur in a prison and trapped. the only person that can help you is really you! dont worry about respect, bc as long as ur true to yourself you should have respect...its tough, and im scared to death that a person that knows me will find me on here...but yes talking about this helps..esp. when others can all help eachother
I cried for like 20mins. When I watched this video I have had trich for 11 years and I'm 16 and I can't hid it. But I now have defeated trich. And how I did was showing and not hiding it and it made me think more on stoping. So maybe expressing it more then hiding our problem is the best way in the long run. Quit now before it's to late, it won't grow back one day then that's when it's to late. Get well and thank you
ur very pretty! Trich is really bad! I have it too and I always wonder, why me, wants wrong with me, there's nothing fun about pulling out hair! Hope your gets better
Wow its amazing i didn't know how many people had trich...and is nice to have people talk about it im really scared of talking about it in public people used to make fun of me all the time in H.S because of the bold spots and i know how you feel i've had it since i was 13 and now im 19 almost 20 and im still suffering with this i've gotten to the point where i cut my hair really short to see if i would stop pulling it but i still do it it sucks but thank you for posting this video i thank you!
I started at 15 and pulled on and off until 20. for the last 5 yrs ive pulled continuously to the point where i have to have a combover if i leave my hair uncovered but even thats failing now. People can't undersatnd that we dont choose to do this and we act without thought. i get told off, shouted at, smacked (by my mum, even though im 25) for pulling. people usually advise me not to pull or i'll go bald, like that helps and then just look at me with contemp or pity. They dont understand.
I have trich too and i get what u mean about respect. i get advice like, "you should stop pulling", "don't do that, you'll go bald" and "STOP PULLING YOUR HAIR", like i couldn't work that out myself? none of my family understand and all i ever get is either contempt or pity. they dont get that most of the time we dont even realise that we're pulling until you have a handful of hair.
hi honey... i just want to tell you that you are not a coward.. you are so very brave. I wish I had something empowering to tell you, i wish that i can tell you that this will go away.. but as a woman with tric I can only tell you that we have to continue to try. & yes god is out there.. hes just a bit tied up right now :) but i continue to pray.one tip that i can share when your home/indoors wear a cap or a bandana.. it works.. even if you pull 10 hairs less that still 10 hairs.. :)
You seem to be very intelligent and sweet at 17, and so much braver than I was at your age. All the people who have had the courage to speak out for us trichsters (yourself included) on youtube and on other websites are a big part of the healing process for many of of still struggling, so thank you from the bottom of my heart and know that even one video can help someone.
@DeadlyCatastrophe yeah... I did that at 6yrs old and a few years later I had no more and the my eyebrows! But just dont tell yourself ah well i have a lot! It is gonna make a difference... Its easyer to stop in the beggining!
you have not only my respect and support, but obviously the respect and support of all the other people (trichsters and non-trichsters)
like xoxoluv94, i told people what i had was alopecia. THe thing is, when my mom found out about my 'spots' i was taken to a dermatologist who said (since i would never own up to pulling.. and i just said it fell out) i had alopecia areata.
anyways.. i'm fixen to make a video soon, but gotta wait for my laptop
Hey whats up my name is Tony Kuri and today is the first day i found out that what i used to do was an actual problem. I just turned 19 and had never heared of ony one else with my exproblem. the reason i could stop is because i wanted to be a male model and now that i am i cant risk it by pulling my hair so try something that makes you stop.<3
God loves you more than you can ever imagine Katie! i just really wanted you to know that. and His son Jesus Christ died on the cross for you because He loves you that much and rose again 3 days later. i hope you are doing really well Katie. God bless you and He is watching over you!!! :)
you are SSSOO pretty katie!!! i suffer from trich too but i don't pull out the hair on my head. i pull out my eyebrows and eyelashes only. but i need to stop because they are getting too thin. i'm going to see a therapist soon.
Please check out 123tricotillomaniafree website for a healing perspective on your inner issues. I believe Trich is only a symptom of our unresolved feelings that we don't even know how to express. This site really really helped me there is hope!
OMFG u made me cry because i have the same thing.... and yeah itz hard i think that wen poeple start asking, im going to start telling the truth.... i used to tell them i had allopecia, because it felt easier to tell the lie than the truth
you are amazingg. you have great courage..i've been struggling with trich for 5 years now and believe me its been soo tough..i know how it feels. but your words meant alot to me. and good luckk to you as to everyone with the similar struggle.
thank you so much:) but believe me, just because you aren't posting your trich for the world to see doesn't mean you don't have courage! I don't even know if I'd call what I have courage - just a really strong desire to share my experience with trich in order to help other people feel not so alone. I think that just overrides my utter embarrassment about my trich, to be honest! haha:) I just know how alone I've felt growing up with trich... I don't want anyone to have to feel that anymore.
im 16, female and have been pulling since grade 1 :( this is the first time since then i havnt pulled. its been 13 days! sounds kinda lame but its a miracle for me! its the only thing that has helped. having trich makes u unique.u hate to admit it but its who you are,and u'll always have it to hide behind. i started really examining myself and tried to find things that make me outstanding or unique so that trich wouldnt define me anymore. Once u establish yourself as a person, your trich is gone
u def. have my respect. ive had trich since i was 12 now im 19 (20 in nov) & just last week i started to look it up on youtube. i actually saw an interview last week & since then havent pulled. Im not sure if its for sure that i def. stopped but i havent. you r gorgeous & someone told me that the hair doesnt make the person. the way i stopped was by self control. i KNOW its not that simple but lil by lil it CAN. u CAN stop. thanks a lot for posting this up. & again..ur beautiful! :)
thank you so much:) and best of luck to you with your freedom from pulling - stay strong!! I'm so proud of you, seriously. :) So proud and happy to hear of a fellow trichster overcoming our demon:)
i am so sorry!! i have it too :( pretty bad!! i always wear my hair up, and i also started with eyelashes, than eyebrows, than hair... it's just horrible. just taking over my life.
I am very proud of you for putting aside your fears. I wish you all the best & hope you continue to be strong! Never be afraid to be who you are - hair or not - let the real you shine, your are beautiful!
I want to applaud you for having the guts to do this. I just started looking at videos like yours today. I have had trich for I guess a year now, and like you, I am scared to death of it. I can't leave the house without wearing a hat because my hair is so thin now. I'm currently seeing a psychotherapist for it and they have groups that meet here in Austin for it weekly. If you haven't .. I'd look for a group in your area and meet people that have the same problem.. I think it will help me!
I also have Trichotillomania. I've been pulling my eyebrows and lashes for 6 years. I do agree that the alcoholic comparison is upsetting. When I tell people about it, I usually compare the inability to stop pulling being like telling someone who's anorexic to just eat something, or someone w/ depression to just "cheer up". I inform people it is very hard to live with. I really appreciate your video. You are very beautiful
this is a little late, but i just came across this video. i have been contemplating putting one up, but you know for the same reason as you, i'm a little scared. what if someone i know sees it?? :) anyways, i just want to tell you that you are beautiful. and I loved the analogy you made about alcoholics not having beer taped to their hands or stuck to their heads. i also have anorexia, and i HAVE to have a relationship with food - just like trichsters have to have a relationship with their hair.
you are so beautiful! there's a place in new york that can give you a wig thing that lets your own hair grow out and also looks great! You should get that and grow your hair. There is hope, you can fix it.....
I find that looking at these videos make me remember to stop pulling. I also made a journal that helps a lot too.
girl, i looked the same way....i feel the same way, youre not alone...check out my videos, i looked the same way at one time =/ i think this is the worst addiction ever. its like ur in a prison and trapped. the only person that can help you is really you! dont worry about respect, bc as long as ur true to yourself you should have respect...its tough, and im scared to death that a person that knows me will find me on here...but yes talking about this helps..esp. when others can all help eachother
muhshelly09 11 months ago
I cried for like 20mins. When I watched this video I have had trich for 11 years and I'm 16 and I can't hid it. But I now have defeated trich. And how I did was showing and not hiding it and it made me think more on stoping. So maybe expressing it more then hiding our problem is the best way in the long run. Quit now before it's to late, it won't grow back one day then that's when it's to late. Get well and thank you
Jerelbrader1 1 year ago
I cryed for li
Jerelbrader1 1 year ago
Trichotillomania sucks
i have one too :( and it sucks i dont know what to do anymore,people make fun of me too which like nobody cares for me no more :(
davidarchuletafan20 1 year ago
ur very pretty! Trich is really bad! I have it too and I always wonder, why me, wants wrong with me, there's nothing fun about pulling out hair! Hope your gets better
sing0sing0 1 year ago
Wow its amazing i didn't know how many people had trich...and is nice to have people talk about it im really scared of talking about it in public people used to make fun of me all the time in H.S because of the bold spots and i know how you feel i've had it since i was 13 and now im 19 almost 20 and im still suffering with this i've gotten to the point where i cut my hair really short to see if i would stop pulling it but i still do it it sucks but thank you for posting this video i thank you!
MGUERRERO1369 1 year ago
I started at 15 and pulled on and off until 20. for the last 5 yrs ive pulled continuously to the point where i have to have a combover if i leave my hair uncovered but even thats failing now. People can't undersatnd that we dont choose to do this and we act without thought. i get told off, shouted at, smacked (by my mum, even though im 25) for pulling. people usually advise me not to pull or i'll go bald, like that helps and then just look at me with contemp or pity. They dont understand.
11neonlights 1 year ago
I have trich too and i get what u mean about respect. i get advice like, "you should stop pulling", "don't do that, you'll go bald" and "STOP PULLING YOUR HAIR", like i couldn't work that out myself? none of my family understand and all i ever get is either contempt or pity. they dont get that most of the time we dont even realise that we're pulling until you have a handful of hair.
11neonlights 1 year ago
hi honey... i just want to tell you that you are not a coward.. you are so very brave. I wish I had something empowering to tell you, i wish that i can tell you that this will go away.. but as a woman with tric I can only tell you that we have to continue to try. & yes god is out there.. hes just a bit tied up right now :) but i continue to pray.one tip that i can share when your home/indoors wear a cap or a bandana.. it works.. even if you pull 10 hairs less that still 10 hairs.. :)
mrsmotroni1 2 years ago
You seem to be very intelligent and sweet at 17, and so much braver than I was at your age. All the people who have had the courage to speak out for us trichsters (yourself included) on youtube and on other websites are a big part of the healing process for many of of still struggling, so thank you from the bottom of my heart and know that even one video can help someone.
galactica03 2 years ago
you help me so much,
thank you.
and you are so pretty
cookielova 2 years ago
i pull out my eyelashes..
i cant help it, i do it without even noticing.
is that a symptom?
DeadlyCatastrophe 2 years ago
@DeadlyCatastrophe yeah... I did that at 6yrs old and a few years later I had no more and the my eyebrows! But just dont tell yourself ah well i have a lot! It is gonna make a difference... Its easyer to stop in the beggining!
sing0sing0 1 year ago
you are beautiful :) never forget that ok :D
you have not only my respect and support, but obviously the respect and support of all the other people (trichsters and non-trichsters)
like xoxoluv94, i told people what i had was alopecia. THe thing is, when my mom found out about my 'spots' i was taken to a dermatologist who said (since i would never own up to pulling.. and i just said it fell out) i had alopecia areata.
anyways.. i'm fixen to make a video soon, but gotta wait for my laptop
lissamarye 2 years ago
Hey whats up my name is Tony Kuri and today is the first day i found out that what i used to do was an actual problem. I just turned 19 and had never heared of ony one else with my exproblem. the reason i could stop is because i wanted to be a male model and now that i am i cant risk it by pulling my hair so try something that makes you stop.<3
sexymexy41 3 years ago
God loves you more than you can ever imagine Katie! i just really wanted you to know that. and His son Jesus Christ died on the cross for you because He loves you that much and rose again 3 days later. i hope you are doing really well Katie. God bless you and He is watching over you!!! :)
amber12345678999 3 years ago
you are SSSOO pretty katie!!! i suffer from trich too but i don't pull out the hair on my head. i pull out my eyebrows and eyelashes only. but i need to stop because they are getting too thin. i'm going to see a therapist soon.
amber12345678999 3 years ago
Please check out 123tricotillomaniafree website for a healing perspective on your inner issues. I believe Trich is only a symptom of our unresolved feelings that we don't even know how to express. This site really really helped me there is hope!
me537788 3 years ago
yeah for some reason i have been watching trich videos and i dont even have it. BUT! you seem cool as fuck. and you look good. dont feel bad.
6Ch6z6 3 years ago
you made me cry :( i HAD trich too,it was the hardest time in my life...i totally respect and understand you. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL <3
DonnieDarkoLove 3 years ago
you are so fucking beautiful.
jessicat1985 3 years ago
OMFG u made me cry because i have the same thing.... and yeah itz hard i think that wen poeple start asking, im going to start telling the truth.... i used to tell them i had allopecia, because it felt easier to tell the lie than the truth
xoxoluv94 3 years ago
you are amazingg. you have great courage..i've been struggling with trich for 5 years now and believe me its been soo tough..i know how it feels. but your words meant alot to me. and good luckk to you as to everyone with the similar struggle.
xomiszamber92 3 years ago
you made me cry. you are a lovely girl.
thank you.
jimbirdy 3 years ago
thank you so much for your videos! I've been pulling for 9 years now and I don't see an end in sight but I'm trying my best. keep it up!
henkie537 3 years ago
u dont even know how much i respect u. u have courage.. where as i dont.
thatssoodamnhot1 3 years ago 2
thank you so much:) but believe me, just because you aren't posting your trich for the world to see doesn't mean you don't have courage! I don't even know if I'd call what I have courage - just a really strong desire to share my experience with trich in order to help other people feel not so alone. I think that just overrides my utter embarrassment about my trich, to be honest! haha:) I just know how alone I've felt growing up with trich... I don't want anyone to have to feel that anymore.
cbrenn9582 3 years ago
you are so intelligent for our age. i am proud of you.
kimbalee 3 years ago
thank youuuuuu:):)
cbrenn9582 3 years ago
im 16, female and have been pulling since grade 1 :( this is the first time since then i havnt pulled. its been 13 days! sounds kinda lame but its a miracle for me! its the only thing that has helped. having trich makes u unique.u hate to admit it but its who you are,and u'll always have it to hide behind. i started really examining myself and tried to find things that make me outstanding or unique so that trich wouldnt define me anymore. Once u establish yourself as a person, your trich is gone
kittyknit 3 years ago
u def. have my respect. ive had trich since i was 12 now im 19 (20 in nov) & just last week i started to look it up on youtube. i actually saw an interview last week & since then havent pulled. Im not sure if its for sure that i def. stopped but i havent. you r gorgeous & someone told me that the hair doesnt make the person. the way i stopped was by self control. i KNOW its not that simple but lil by lil it CAN. u CAN stop. thanks a lot for posting this up. & again..ur beautiful! :)
xReznorsDoll13x 3 years ago
thank you so much:) and best of luck to you with your freedom from pulling - stay strong!! I'm so proud of you, seriously. :) So proud and happy to hear of a fellow trichster overcoming our demon:)
cbrenn9582 3 years ago
everything you said was like exactly what i am going through also!!
boikrazy33 3 years ago
i am so sorry!! i have it too :( pretty bad!! i always wear my hair up, and i also started with eyelashes, than eyebrows, than hair... it's just horrible. just taking over my life.
boikrazy33 3 years ago
ur so beautiful i know ur down at the moment but be happy and positive xox
simonthefireman 3 years ago
I am very proud of you for putting aside your fears. I wish you all the best & hope you continue to be strong! Never be afraid to be who you are - hair or not - let the real you shine, your are beautiful!
hbourke4 3 years ago
I want to applaud you for having the guts to do this. I just started looking at videos like yours today. I have had trich for I guess a year now, and like you, I am scared to death of it. I can't leave the house without wearing a hat because my hair is so thin now. I'm currently seeing a psychotherapist for it and they have groups that meet here in Austin for it weekly. If you haven't .. I'd look for a group in your area and meet people that have the same problem.. I think it will help me!
primus567 3 years ago
I also have Trichotillomania. I've been pulling my eyebrows and lashes for 6 years. I do agree that the alcoholic comparison is upsetting. When I tell people about it, I usually compare the inability to stop pulling being like telling someone who's anorexic to just eat something, or someone w/ depression to just "cheer up". I inform people it is very hard to live with. I really appreciate your video. You are very beautiful
heyidaroo 3 years ago
Wow. You are beautiful!
This video definitely helped me a ton.
Thank you!
:)
musak0202 3 years ago
How are you doing? I hope you're doing well. Did you look into the wigs in new york?
shadowbeastmustdie 3 years ago
a healthy relationship i mean.
luce286 3 years ago
this is a little late, but i just came across this video. i have been contemplating putting one up, but you know for the same reason as you, i'm a little scared. what if someone i know sees it?? :) anyways, i just want to tell you that you are beautiful. and I loved the analogy you made about alcoholics not having beer taped to their hands or stuck to their heads. i also have anorexia, and i HAVE to have a relationship with food - just like trichsters have to have a relationship with their hair.
luce286 3 years ago
you are so beautiful! there's a place in new york that can give you a wig thing that lets your own hair grow out and also looks great! You should get that and grow your hair. There is hope, you can fix it.....
I find that looking at these videos make me remember to stop pulling. I also made a journal that helps a lot too.
much love! nicole
shadowbeastmustdie 3 years ago
Oh Honey! I was shocked when you turned around. I started crying, I am so glad you found us. This is a really good first step. Good, Good job!Bab's
Trichn 3 years ago
Thank you. Thank you so much :)
cbrenn9582 3 years ago