Hello everyone,

I am here in hopes to connect with others who suffer from Trichotemnomania, a chronic hair cutting disorder. My hopes is that together we can "come out of the closet" so to speak and reach others and find help! I use to be on another website and there are many of us out there but that group had problems and is no longer. There is much shame in this disorder and most of us live hiding our disorder. Mine cutting is driven by perfectionism and stress. There are several articles out there and the one that seems to describe it best (for me) likened it to perfectionism, stress and possibly body dysmorphic issues in some people. It has been placed in the OCD spectrum disorder category by some.

In the years I shared on the other support group never once did I read where anyone found help from the medical community. That is why I am here. We have to educate them so they can help us!

Later I will share all the emotions that go into an episode of "hair cutting" and the shame that results. It is debilitating and takes away from ones quality of life. It has taken years of joy from so many people and I am determined to find answers that will lead to getting the help we need.

Thanks,
Beatingit: