By Anonymous - 05/04/2013 11:23 - Australia - Mackay

Today, I regretfully confessed to my parents I have trichotillomania. There was a torturous pause, followed by the question, "Are you gay?" FML
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boating_guy 33

Hold on while I google trichotillomania...

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boating_guy 33

OP get some help for that! It's not good for your hair, it's pretty gross darn gross, and it's not very appealing for anyone to see! For those of you who are wondering: Trichotillomania- is the compulsive urge to pull out (and in some cases, eat) one's own hair leading to noticeable hair loss, distress, and social or functional impairment

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missnuthin 10

well crud.. hang in there man. my best friend has trico. you CAN keep it under control!

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miSsFlien 15

Oh, it's such a shame your parents didn't ask what it was and just came to the conclusion you were gay. I hope it gets better for you soon, OP. no one deserves this.

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Feedmyaddiction5 14

I have the same thing. It is the dumbest disorder out there. but as of today I am 17( days pull free.

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Purpl3_Ninja 5

I have trichotillomania as well! It sucks : so I feel your pain. Sorry you have to deal with ignorant parents though.

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xLIGHTS_fml 23

I feel for you OP - I think I have it too. But mine is not as bad that you can notice any bald spots or anything. I only do it when I'm bored and there are episodes where I stop for a period of time but it just comes back lol. My mom always tells me to stop but it doesn't work.

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cupcakedoom 3

That sucks. I have dealt with this myself. Good luck!

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cupcakedoom 3

oh and it is not uncommon for others not to notice. I have curly hair and the bald spots i had were hidden

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T_Squared_52 0

My girlfriend has this same problem, and she has to put a little make up in her eyebrows. It's really important that you get help or support OP, it looks like that's the easiest way for it to get better. Good luck beating it!

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