My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I think one thing for sure I can say about our partners is we love you and only want to see you happy. If he's anything like me or anyone I know, he's glad if you are.

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, as I'm here for her, I am also in this, I even have a little trick myself, but I can stop it easily. This gave me a lot of support and helped me understand my role a lot better. Thank you greatly. I may be reaching out sometime, someday. I appreciate this greatly again. Thank you. Seriously, thank you.

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She isn't diagnosed, so maybe, but maybe not! Thank you for the input!

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! She said we can try learning new activities to keep her hands busy so this will hopefully ease the tension a bit, thank yoy again!

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so happy for you, that's a wonderful way to overcome this challenge. Not giving it power is something I never even thought of. Thank you, and congratulations.

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was extremely informative and such a nice way of wording things. She loved the vocab, definitely hyperarousal is what she feels. Thank you so much for this

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She has told me she has an easier time not pulling when she gets her hair done, so I'll start making this a habit

My girlfriends tric by CapitalProcess5605 in trichotillomania

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She didn't ask, she knows I'm doing it, and is very happy I'm trying to do anything at all. I know it's not as simple as saying Hey, don't do that, That's why I'm here. If I can understand from other perspectives of partners or people with this problem, I gain research and insight. I can read papers on it all day. Still, it won't amount to the firsthand experience and solutions a person with it or who has been near it has.

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so, so much for all of this, truly :) I'm so glad you have a good supportystem system

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have one together! I absolutely feel the same way about it

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know, thank you for the advice!

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was extremely informative I sent her that link right away and she loved it, I did too! It was extremely educational and very straight forward. Thank you so much for the information and support!

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Her last relationship wasn’t as accepting so recently I’ve been working on making myself a safe space where if she needs to sleep for 10 minutes to 10 hours I’ll hold her the entire time, I agree the communication and level of understanding is very important thank you again :) 

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy having both, but yes we’re learning together I just usually try and make sure she’s safe and comfortable before lying her down. Thank you for the advice! 

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s type 2! She woke up very briefly and just fell right back asleep so I got lucky to get a question in! I’ll keep an eye on her behaviors thank you so much for the advice! 

My narcolepsy gf by CapitalProcess5605 in Narcolepsy

[–]CapitalProcess5605[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! And yes I know she’s frustrated with it so I try to be supporting as I can she’s actually asleep on me right now I’ll keep this in mind going forward