My gymnastics coaches' concern for me when I initially got trichotillomania was one of the main reasons, along with shame, that I was eager to hide the condition however I could. Editing apps that lump on eyelashes and brows were fun for a while too. I thought I found an answer for half the problem when micro-blading rose to prominence but as luck would have it, my skin was exceptionally resistant to the ink so that didn't help the situation much. It is so therapeutic to brush a blanket worth of hair off the ever-shedding German Shepherd.įrom my interactions with other people who have it, I know I'm not alone in this as many have ended up in beauty services doing waxing or tweezing all day and report similar channelling of the built-up tensions for it there.

It's grouped with other BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviour) disorders so if any of this rings true but in relation to not being able to leave your skin alone, research dermatillomania.įor trichotillomania, I've scoured the different help groups and tried all of the different supplements early-stage research say may impact compulsions, but to no avail.īeing around people, having my long nails and a full face of makeup on all provide deterrent that make me conscious of the behaviour long enough to intervene and stop myself.īrushing the dog or tidying up my boyfriend's eyebrows, ease whatever underlying need my brain has to remove hair. That's not the case with trichotillomania, yet.

With a diagnosis, often comes relief and a treatment programme. This photo was taken at a sleepover just before the arrival of trichotillomania.

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