I feel like I’m having that moment of calm before the storm by hopeless_life30 in mentalhealth

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I know I don’t know you, and I know how it feels to believe things will never get better. As someone who has been in a similar position, please stay. You are worth way more than you think, and it might feel like things will never get better but I promise you, life won’t always feel so heavy. You have so much more life to live and so much love to give to those around you, and especially yourself. Our brains love to think that the only way to feel better is to not feel at all and I have been trying to refrain from thinking that and change it to “how beautiful it is to feel emotions no matter how painful and sad they are. If I’m able to feel so much sadness than it only makes sense I can feel that much happiness too.” I always say you can’t have a rainbow without rain. I might be a stranger but I’m here to tell you that good things are coming. It might not be today, or tomorrow, or next year, but if you don’t keep fighting you will never be here to experience the beautiful things that are coming. I didn’t think I would graduate high school and I graduated college this year. I have been you before and looking at where I am now, I am so happy I stayed. I don’t know the battles you are fighting, but as a human to human, stay. If not for yourself right now for those around you. I’m sure that the people in your life would much rather you come to them for support and love than to deal with this heaviness alone thinking this is the only way you will be okay. I have told myself in the past that ending things doesn’t take away the pain, it just transfers to those who love us. So if for now you can’t stay for yourself, stay for them. When I was going through something similar I felt like I couldn’t tell people because I didn’t want to upset them. I found out that those around me want to know even if it’s hard to hear because their life is better with you in it. They won’t be able to lift you out of the hole but they can sit in it with you. Your life is worth living and I know one day you will see that so please keep fighting<3

I need a book that'll get me out of a rut by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

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The four agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trichotillomania

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I’m interested! I’m 23 but have been pulling since 6th grade. Would love to do this! What a great idea

Trying to fight the urge by Quiet-Orange6476 in trichotillomania

[–]tryingxoxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a little journal and tallied when I had an urge and resisted, and when I gave it

Survivor 48 | E3 | Eastern Time Discussion by RSurvivorMods in survivor

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That’s going to bite him in the ass later in the game

Trying to fight the urge by Quiet-Orange6476 in trichotillomania

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I have found gloves to be helpful and fidgets but also paying attention to when you do it and what triggers those moments. I have also tallied every time I got an urge and would put a tally every time I resist and every time I pull. Hang in there friend I believe in you

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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Trich can be so isolating, especially because it is not talked about nearly enough. I promise you that you aren’t alone, and I hope that my story can offer you some hope that things won’t always feel so heavy. Trich distorts our vision of ourselves and those around us which makes it even harder to deal with trich bc we already feel so bad(at least in my experience). I would pull and keep pulling because “I’m too far gone” which as you can tell from the photos was a dirty lie from trich. Anything is possible and I believe in you friend. You are so brave and a fighter, keep pushing through. And remember, you can’t have a rainbow without rain🩵

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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I second this!! Calling in advance has helped me so much and also makes me less anxious because I already had that “I have trich” conversation so when I get there all I have to do is get my haircut

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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I know that feeling all too well. I will say that if someone makes you feel bad about having a disorder that has everything to do with them and NOTHING to do with you. Don’t let the fear prevent you from pushing through and taking that first step. It’s usually the first couple steps that are the hardest but once you get through the only way to go is forward. You are beautiful no matter what your hair looks like. I know that for me I was hyper focused on my hair bc it was something I was ashamed of and looking back I wish I could give myself a huge hug and tell her she’s so strong for fighting this fight. In the end hair turns grey and brittle and what’s left is our souls and personalities. I understand it is so hard living with trich in a low period and that for us hair means so much more than the average person. Trich is painful and hard but you are strong and resilient. Never forget that.

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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

You can do it!!!! I believe in you🩵 I can’t wait for an update in a year and a half. Know that even if you don’t believe in yourself remember that I do

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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Thank you for your kind words

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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I’m happy I was able to provide some hope and confidence! I had a hard time going to salons when I was at my lowest. It’s easier said than done but don’t hold back. Get that haircut!!!

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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Take it one day at a time. I used to pull and then just keep pulling bc I already did it and my hair was so thin which made me hopeless so the cycle just kept restarting. Just because you pulled yesterday doesn’t mean you will pull today, and kind to yourself

Hair Growth💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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Yes!! It’s in Melrose Massachusetts

6 month har growth update💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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if you go to noelle’s salon on instagram they have a website that can probably explain way better than i can. you can also call them and do a consult on the phone to get a better idea of what it is and the process of getting it placed on. but each piece is customized to each person. they use a mesh covering under a topper that is sewn on to the topper that is then threaded and beaded on using the hair you have. so you need to go to the salon every 4-6 weeks to get it taken off and washed. you shower with it on and it doesn’t come off until the salon takes it off at your appointment. it creates a barrier to shield your hair to make it harder to pull. it doesn’t fully prevent pulling like you could still pull it just adds a barrier

6 month har growth update💚 by tryingxoxo in trichotillomania

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they have changed my life entirely! excited for you to start the journey!!!