10+ years and still not a clue how to stop.

I’ve delt with Trich now for about 15 years. I understand the feeling of hopelessness, like nothing will ever make it better. Along with the disorder - or perhaps because of the disorder - I suffer from anxiety and depression. It seems like one causes the other and it just creates this never ending cycle. I understand the feeling of wondering if people talk about you behind your back. Perhaps the hardest thing I’ve had to teach myself over the years is this: the people who care don’t matter, and the people who matter don’t care. I’ve had to learn to aknowledge that I am more than Trich - this thing I never asked to be born with. It is not my fault, therefor I work every day to tell myself I am worth more than what I feel this disorder limits me to. On a side note: I’ve been wearing false lashes for about 8 years now and get compliments literally every day! I don’t feel like I have to conceal my lack of lashes, but there are days when the falsies make me feel better. About a year ago I also got my eyebrows (or lack thereof) microbladed. It was the best decision I’ve probably ever made. Again, I’m in no way suggesting we hide behind these things; they have just helped me tremendously in my everyday life. I hope this helps.

I understand the feeling i have the same problem. I take medicine that is called NAC. You can get these pills from GNC or at a pharmacy. I usually feel the urges of hair pulling any time i am isolated or when i am getting ready for bed. i clip my nails and wear gloves to create a barrier. There is also this bracelet you can get called Keen by habit awareness i heard that these really help people to stop pulling from ant spots that you may pull from. Good luck :).