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    About Me

    I'm a 30 year old who's had trich since the age of 17. I have a great job, but life can get hectic and stressful at times. Feel like I finally need to take some time to focus on myself and getting better.

    Interests

    music, movies, dancing & running. i have great friends & family and love spending time with them. dinner on a patio with some red wine. under a tree in the park with a great book.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for October 28, 2007

      Mood October 28, 2007 11:46am

      Day 66

      I am so sorry that i've been gone for the past 2 weeks. i had a lot of stuff going on at work and at home and just felt too crappy to …

    • Journal Entry for October 12, 2007

      Mood October 12, 2007 11:51am

      Day 50!!! = just over 7 WEEKS

      still feeling pretty crappy with this horrendous flu, but will be over soon i'm sure. it's been really …

    • Journal Entry for October 9, 2007

      Mood October 9, 2007 5:35pm

      Day 47

      My how i love that number getting bigger & bigger....(!!!)

      I've caught some sort of horrendous flu. Sucks b/c i'm running my …

    • Journal Entry for October 5, 2007

      Mood October 5, 2007 10:31pm

      Day 43 = just past 6 weeks!

      Big sigh!!! Why is it still a struggle??? I don't think about it all the time, but when I'm alone, before I go to …

    • Journal Entry for October 3, 2007

      Mood October 3, 2007 10:19am

      Day 41

      Patience, patience, patience. i really want to wear my hair down for an engagement party i have this saturday, but i fear it may be too soon. i …

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      From frndsrgldn January 23

      Have not heard from ya in a while....hope you are ok!!!

    • I’m With You

      From lildancinggrl349 November 29, 2007

      Hey, just wanted to wish you a great day! You are a amazing person and you inspire me so much. I Hope you are doing well!

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      From dlsb1977 November 15, 2007

      Hey there, hoping you're having a good one, thinking of you!

    • I’m With You

      From EllaW November 13, 2007

      I'm stil here with you and behind you all the way I am on Day 78 today, hope you are doing well. Sending you a hug, give one to your sister as well, long distance!

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      From lildancinggrl349 November 5, 2007

      Hey, I hope you are having a fabulous day! God Bless:)

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)

      I am 30 years old and started pulling the hair on my scalp when I was 17 - freshman at college. I can't live like this anymore. I HAVE TO STOP!!!

      Treatments

      Hypnotherapy Not Working
      didn't work. i pretended it did because i liked the therapist...
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      pretty good overall but hard to make it part of every minute of the day...
      Willpower Working / Worked
      still trying...
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