I'm extremely nervous about trying this route. There isn't a

I'm extremely nervous about trying this route. There isn't a support group near me and the Facebook page didn't quite work out for me the way I hoped it would. I don't remember a time where I didn't have trich. I mainly focus on my eyelashes, but last year I started pulling on my head. I haven't yet been able to figure out a trigger. I'm not necessarily stressed every time I pull. I guess I'm just trying to find a place to start healing or learning about myself. I've only ever confided to one person about this. I think it started when I was about 5 and wanted to be an actress when I grew up. I noticed that none of them had any eyelashes that were out of place, so I made sure I didn't have any either. It just got worse from there. Now I'm 25 and gaps in eyelashes (or lack of eyelashes) determines how dark my eyeliner is that day.
Again, I'm not sure how to start with all his, but I'll just jump in.

Welcome here, glad you found this site....it's very helpful to see that you're not alone and to her from others what has helped them. I know there are therapists who help people with this....have you thought about finding a therapist to help you?

I've considered it. I do get nervous about the deductibles. There aren't any that specialize in trich near me, but some handle different anxiety and OCD disorders. I had reached out to a couple of them, but didn't hear back. It was a bit of telephone tag for a while. I'm also concerned about taking time off work for therapy sessions. Sometimes I want to just get it all off my chest and tell everyone, but then the thought of that freaks me out. I know that with my job, they'd rather I take care of myself than worry about work. There is a weekly trich therapy and support group that meets in Seattle every week, but that's a few hours away. I do have a couple of books that I've purchased to at least learn more about it.
I think I'm also nervous about facing it all. I know it's an important thing to do, but it's still scary.

HI MY USER NAME IS MR.PICKLES AND LIKE YOU TO I PULL OUT MY EYELASHES AND HAIR MAINLY MY EYELASHES . BUT RECENTLY NOT MY HAIR . EVER SINCE I WAS 10 I'VE BEEN PULLING MY HAIR AND EYELASHES I HAVE BARELY ANY EYELASHES BUT MY HAIR HAS GROWN BACK EXCEPT A COUPLE SPOTS WHICH ARE SMALL . I SUGGEST DOING SOMETHING YOU REALLY ENJOY LIKE IF YOU'RE A GAMER PLAY VIDEO GAMES OR IF YOU HAVE A PET PLAY WITH IT IT WILL RELIEVE STRESS AND KEEP YOUR HANDS BUSY HANG OUT WITH PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU STAY AWAY FROM BOREDOM IT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO PICK !!! IF THIS DOESN'T WORK FIND A NICE THERAPIST WHO WON'T DOWN TALK YOU AND EXPLAIN ALL THAT IS BOTHERING YOU . PEOPLE MAY CRITICIZE YOU BUT JUST BECAUSE YOU PULL YOUR EYELASHES OR HAIR DOSE NOT MEAN YOUR A BAD PERSON SO KEEP YOUR HEAD HIGH AND LOVE YOURSELF FOR WHO YOU ARE AND REMEMBER NOBODY'S PERFECT
YOUR FRIEND MR.PICKLES >_<

@Mr.Pickles
Thank you! I have noticed that I pull less if there’s a dog around to pet. It helps being involved in a dog rescue. Unfortunately I can’t have a dog in my apartment. I’m not sure the rules about anxiety dogs or how to get one. Keeping my hands busy has helped, but sometimes it’s difficult to be consistent for me. I guess I haven’t found the right niche just yet. I enjoy baking and cooking, but can’t necessarily do that at work >_<

i too have trich, im 14 and had it since i was 9. I get made fun of so much "bald eyes" "grow some eyelashes" and no one seems to understand how much those comments hurt and how hard i try to stop

@miacatherine That’s the main reason I started wearing eye makeup. Just enough to cover it up. I think it’s also why my eye contact with people isn’t the greatest. It’s hard feeling like a secret is being broadcast for everyone to see. People can be so mean when they notice.