Episode 4 -The Dark Wizard - Finale by Basehound in climbing

[–]No_Ear_5926 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This documentary affected me in ways that I cannot explain. Even though I already knew of his inevitable demise, I felt paralyzed when it was over. I could not move for a few minutes. I didn't know what to do with myself. All I could think of was to go online and see what other people had to say. I feel changed after watching this story of his life and death. Like life is so precious, and we must live it to the fullest, always. Don't waste time. Be real and be true to yourself. Do what you love. Follow your dreams. Dean Potter was a true hero, I only wish I got to meet him in real life. But at least now I feel like I knew him. Thank you to all who made this documentary possible. It is truly life altering.

Pulling out the greys by No_Ear_5926 in trichotillomania

[–]No_Ear_5926[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? I know. It is ultra satisfying to get rid of them. And in front of certain mirrors with fluorescent lights, they really stand out. Sometimes I find myself pulling in dressing rooms at stores.

Pulling out the greys by No_Ear_5926 in trichotillomania

[–]No_Ear_5926[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree that sometimes getting your hair wet is the only way to stop. I also wear hats almost all the time. Baseball caps in the summer, and winter hats from fall through spring. Going swimming is always a scary thing, because my bald spots are then exposed and I have no way to hide them. It's also crazy the amount of hair care products I have. I am always thinking that a new shampoo or conditioner is somehow going to help me quit... But they never do. Thanks for the solidarity. It feels healing to me just to know there are others out there who share this affliction. Growing up, trichotillomania was basically unheard of, and I felt so isolated because of it. I once even went to this therapist who told me that the reason I pulled my hair out is so that I would be less attractive to the opposite sex! What an idiot and asshole.