- Trichotillomania
- Interviews
Mae's interview
How did all start?
8/9 years old
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes..mid 20s
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Stopped seeing my therapist..I didnt feel comfortable around him
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
NAC and my fidgit cube
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Dealing with stress and boredom
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Family has been non supportive. Been ridiculed, laughed at, and lectured to " just stop".. My spouse has been supportive.
What things have you stopped doing?
Stopped being active- swimming, martial arts
What do you think about the future?
Hopeful that one day i can stop pulling
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Life would be totally different..want to live.. swim, travel, suba dive..etc
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Felt like i was half living..
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Cant give advise when i am still struggling..
