If you need help with trichotillomania.

[The Black Angel]

Hey I stopped pulling eight months ago after a really serious phase of hair pulling. I ended up with very little eyebrows, no eyelashes and a bald patch on my head.
My mum was really worried and tried to help but as she didnt really understand I felt like she was judging me rather than helping, I still remember the digust on her face as she descovered evey time I tried to hide the fact I had a relasp. I know that sometimes you just cant tell your family and can feel really alone like theres no one there to help you or who understands or even cares.

I've stopped now but I sometimes still have urges just as strong as when I was pulling, I've just learned to be stronger than them, I've a few relaspes but I've recovered everytime and now I'm proud to say I've got some of my life back on track.

Thats why I started this thread up so I could help others who went through the same thing as me.

[Horizon]

I had trich when I was 11, and I still remember the look on my mom's face when she first discovered I had no eyelashes, then when my eyebrows were gone. I felt sick to my stomach like it had just dropped when I saw her face, so I can relate. Then my parents were very supportive after the initial shock. It's been about 9 years and some of my eyebrows have grown back, but not many. And all of my eyelashes are back.

I know how hard it is, and I'm glad you are beating it. :) It's possible to move on from it.