Hi Em - I've had trichotillomania since I was about 12 or 13, can't remember exactly when I started. I don't know anyone in real life who has it either, this place has been a lot of help as somewhere to talk about it.

Are you in therapy for your trich? I've had therapy a few times for it - after the first time I managed to quit for a year, which I never thought I'd manage! Unfortunately I haven't been able to repeat that since, but at least now I know it's possible. I've managed not to do it for the past week, which is a start...