after years of struggling with trichotillomania, depression, and OCD, i just published a poetry book about it!2yr ⋅ chloe_creating ⋅ r/trichotillomania
After 15+ years of trichotillomania I’m tired of wearing wigs- so I chopped off what I had and got this pixie inspired by Audrey Hepburn! (Covering bald spots with Toppik!)4yr ⋅ kailacolette ⋅ r/trichotillomania
It looks completely crazy but its the most comparable thing I've found thus far to pulling my real hair9mo ⋅ girlnononono ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Obv trich is shite but sometimes we gotta laugh at how ridiculous it is 🤪2yr ⋅ ok_diana ⋅ r/trichotillomania
After +15 years strugling with tricho, I can't believe this is my hair now! Keep going everybody, this is not stronger than you. You can do this!3yr ⋅ AnjiMV ⋅ r/trichotillomania
officially the longest i’ve gone since i relapsed, i can’t believe i’ve made it this far1yr ⋅ memorytripping ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Hair growth, looks like a bad hair cut but it’s just significant hair growth 🤍1yr ⋅ Objective_Video_9461 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
What a difference a year can make. March 2021 to April 2022. It wasn’t without its struggle or tears, but we all persevere through the tough times.2yr ⋅ running_turtle28 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My cat will jump on my head whenever i try to pull my hair. 😂😂😂 thanks buddy!3yr ⋅ Reina-mi ⋅ r/trichotillomania
tbh there's nothing more powerful than a trichster who's grown back their hair2yr ⋅ ok_diana ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Today I went to the beach for the first time in 20 years with no eyebrows, no eyelashes. And I was happy2yr ⋅ Markimariee ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I found these finger guards that have really helped me. Sharing in hopes it might help someone else.3yr ⋅ Marijandro ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Today I decided to take back control. Here is to new beginnings.9mo ⋅ domineeriv ⋅ r/trichotillomania
For the first time in 20+ years, I can live my life without the fear of my bald spots showing.10mo ⋅ cupcaeks ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I got my hair done professionally yesterday for the first time since I started pulling 8 years ago. I feel so confident and I want to thank everyone in this sub for being a wonderful source of motivation 💜3yr ⋅ stressed_h0e ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Hair regrowth from trich. The ends of it are like damaged but it's too short to trim. This is what it looks like after having my hair in a ponytail. Idk for how long but I'm pull free.2yr ⋅ Accurate-Record5874 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Regrowth has me looking like Alfalfa from “Little Rascals”2yr ⋅ cantfindmyboarvessel ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Back with another update. Still haven’t beat my eyelash pulling, but my brows are glowing up :) August 2020-Nov 2020-May 2021.3yr ⋅ lime_st ⋅ r/trichotillomania
2 year regrowth from a spot I picked while working a high stress job. A hair stylist made a comment about how strange it is, but I couldn’t help feeling really proud of my progress! Anyone else have regrowth in a completely different curl pattern??3yr ⋅ coolleenc ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Y’all. 21 days without any major hair pulling, that’s a personal record!4mo ⋅ starcatcher995 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
All my front hair line that I had pulled out for years grew back in.. SUPER CURLY!!!!! Aso grew my lashes back in (finally after a relapse two years ago-thrice since 8yo) and they are way straight and NOT curly. Hahaha the dichotomy here3yr ⋅ kaityladybaby ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Update from my last post(I was having a panic attack). Made it to the ER. So sorry about my behavior. TY for the help!2wk ⋅ Living-Disastrous ⋅ r/trichotillomania
i have no one else to share this with but i’m happy with my progress :) may 19-today (the pink helps distract from it hehe)2yr ⋅ calibroooooolkaay ⋅ r/trichotillomania
3 WEEKS BABYYY!!🎉 It's been SO long since my brows and lashes looked like this, and I'm determined to grow them back fully. Stay strong everyone!😎✊3yr ⋅ ok_diana ⋅ r/trichotillomania
after struggling with pulling my eyelashes and eyebrows out since I was 10, 9 years later and I’ve finally got them fully grown back 😊😊3yr ⋅ whyamisoalonensad ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My eyebrows fully grew back after over a decade of continuous pulling. I never thought it was possible!1yr ⋅ takethepain-igniteit ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Diagnosed with trich in 2002, as a 12 year old. This year, I set a goal (see bottom card) to not pull my hair out anymore. I've gone 70 days (and counting) without it! ✅ Screw you, trich!3yr ⋅ SchleppyJ4 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Took the plunge and shaved my head. 29F, been struggling with scalp pulling for 20+ years. I feel a greater sense of peace and confidence.2yr ⋅ princessblorf ⋅ r/trichotillomania
46 days of no pulling! I've been a picker/puller since elementary school. I haven't had a pull free period for about 15 years. Glad to be on the upswing. I'm 34 years old now and I haven't had eyelashes since my late teens!3yr ⋅ jenc604 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My longest streak ever after 15 years and most severe episodes. 💚1yr ⋅ The_Sinking_Belle ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Recently my trich flared up again. I decided I would rather spend that mental energy on other things & shaved today1yr ⋅ Possible_Thief ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Its been ten tough years of trich and thus having short hair. From mid 2019 - present I've been growing my hair out (its taken alot of time and perseverance) and finally I'm able to plait it and im so proud !!🥰3yr ⋅ ImpressiveAdequate ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My head after getting hair extensions from a trich specialist. I feel like myself again.2yr ⋅ loomdedoo ⋅ r/trichotillomania
To anyone who thinks that they can't fill in their brows without looking like they've copped a box of sharpies to the face (like I did for the longest time), I PROMISE you that practice makes perfect (or at least something you can be happy with)!3yr ⋅ ok_diana ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My therapist challenged me to push through for just one hour. I told her I’d post here for positive feedback when I achieved my goal. I DID IT!!!!3yr ⋅ kbatche ⋅ r/trichotillomania
This is for a laugh- is it just me or does my eyelid with no eyelashes look like a vagina? I can’t unsee it!3yr ⋅ mjb_22 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
i recently got these fingertip covers that are usually used for sewing or guitar playing! i find them helpful in reminding me not to pull especially when i’m studying or reading.1yr ⋅ Mysterious_Swan404 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
got a hair cut today and my stylist was so nice about my trich :)2yr ⋅ Objective_Video_9461 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
It’s the first time I’ve seen trichotillomania being mentioned in a book, I was kind of surprised...2yr ⋅ anonymousartist13 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
In response to a previous post, YES -- Men with trich exist! Been pulling my scalp for twenty years. On the bright side, at this age, it passes as male pattern baldness. Still doing my best to smile.3yr ⋅ Tri4ceunited ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Hair regrowth-124 days pull free! Was able to get my hair cut at a salon for the first time in 23 years. I was almost completely bald on top when I stopped.3yr ⋅ ajd1813 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
162 days without a major pulling session. I had hopes to be completely pull-free, but I am still less than around 10 hairs pulled in 162 days.1yr ⋅ Icy_Palpitation_8567 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
20 years of trich and after 3 months of NAC I’m currently 8 months pull free ❤️1yr ⋅ pattyp6523 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
2 years and all of it has grown back! Including the other side and the bottom of the back of the head!3yr ⋅ Zotial ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I finally got my hair extensions yesterday from a stylist who is also a trich specialist. I don’t have the words to describe how I feel so I’ll just share the photos instead3yr ⋅ loomdedoo ⋅ r/trichotillomania
just got this comment on my instagram telling me that not having eyelashes is a “luxury” 😭💀💀 i’m at a loss for words—1yr ⋅ chloe_creating ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Nearly at 10 days pull free! This is the longest i’ve gone in over a year and i’m feeling really proud of myself2yr ⋅ schwiffttyy ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I pull from my head, it's pretty severe. I went and got my first professional wig today in preparation for my wedding next month. I should have done this a long time ago!2yr ⋅ Kvsirakis ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Reading without pulling. I hate it, tbh, but I hate bald spots more. Wanted to share if it helps anyone at all.2yr ⋅ gkt_tkg ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Sharing my joy today after I realized my shorties are now long enough to start giving me a cool girl hairstyle! 💓 1mo ⋅ Quirkykiwi ⋅ r/trichotillomania
My new growth really out here making me look like a Dr. Seuss character this morning 😂2yr ⋅ KlutzyNinjaKitty ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Finally starting to feel cute n comfy out in public with my lil head scarves on <31yr ⋅ twinkletwat333 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
85 days pull free!! Again, I only use castor oil to massage my scalp. I used to it every day but now I only use it two or three times a week. Hopefully this will motivate some of you too! You are stronger than this 🤍3yr ⋅ hnnybee ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Fifty-three days clean, one bad night of zero self-control and back to bare skin we go. Still hella cute though.3yr ⋅ Tri4ceunited ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Made a deal with myself that if I didn’t pull my hair for a month straight, I’d buy myself something nice. This is day 1 :) wish me luck!3yr ⋅ Grimlee-the-III ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I got my eyebrows microbladed today!! I am so happy and my husband looks at me like I'm a puppy everytime I say I got eyebrows!2yr ⋅ SleepySlowpoke ⋅ r/trichotillomania
3 weeks of no pulling today... my bald spot is slowly starting to heal. The slightly robot tracker is super helpful. It's nice being able to know exactly how long it's been and compare that pull free time to new growth. It's the longest I've gone in almost 15 years!3yr ⋅ jenc604 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Here are some tips that I’ve gotten from my therapist on how to deal with urges!!!1yr ⋅ trichysituation__ ⋅ r/trichotillomania
relapsed yesterday after 11 days pull-free. trying to be gentle with myself and remember that it’s a new day 💚3yr ⋅ overnightly ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Came out of a bad January with a totally bald spot. 1 month regrowth (left), almost 2 months (right)!3yr ⋅ DismalPhysicist ⋅ r/trichotillomania
This plastic thread coming loose on my blanket feels exactly like the wiry hairs I search for on my head3yr ⋅ influorescence ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I haven’t had any for 5 years. I am in tears. I finally feel like a woman again. They aren’t perfect but they are THERE after 30 days3yr ⋅ dogmomma996 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
This is my one year progress of not pulling my hair. One year ago l discovered Reddit, and so as this community. You guys helped me realising I’m not alone, and feeling like I belong helped me so much. So I wanted to say thank you3yr ⋅ nona1702 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I'm celebrating 1 month of not pulling today! I haven't had this many eyelashes and eyebrows in over 10 years!3yr ⋅ alexinga1 ⋅ r/trichotillomania
3 months progress ! im so happy that it’s growing back so fast :)2yr ⋅ FeelsJustLikeVelvet ⋅ r/trichotillomania
It's the longest I've ever not done it and I've had trich since I was a child! This week, I will have my first haircut at a hairdresser since 2012 :)3yr ⋅ CanadianBoo ⋅ r/trichotillomania
all of the people who have no eyelashes and eyebrows, remember that the mona lisa, one of the most beautiful pieces of artwork in history, does too!❤️4yr ⋅ redditXangel ⋅ r/trichotillomania
Does anyone else get regrowth that is significantly more curly/textured than the rest of their hair?3yr ⋅ passionfruitdinosaur ⋅ r/trichotillomania
A month ago I said I would use the quarantine to my advantage to stop pulling. It worked well.4yr ⋅ Cell_Division ⋅ r/trichotillomania
I made fidget earrings! Hopefully they help cuz I've been pulling lately.3yr ⋅ kittybabylarry ⋅ r/trichotillomania
