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Can people with Trichotillomania work? What kind of work can they perform?
See how people with experience in Trichotillomania give their opinion about whether people with Trichotillomania can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Trichotillomania
Yes, people with trich can work in any field. Every kind of profession that we prefer, we will do it with passion and effort. We are one of the strongest people ever known. The percentage of people with trich working is, probably, a 70%.
Posted May 21, 2017 by Ksantamariar 600
Anyone with Trichotillomania is capable of working even though it may be difficult for our self esteem. There are ways to hide our disability with wigs or fake eyelashes but the hardest part is being able to see inside ourselves and continue to believe that we will beat this. I have been open about my trich to my employers and all of them have been extremely supportive and help to give that extra boost of positivity when I may be feeling low. People are more accepting of this than I once thought. It is a chance to also educate those who may not be familiar with trich.
Posted Jun 14, 2017 by Jfeint87 325
Any work. It's not a handicap, however working in sweaty locations might not be good for make-up.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Katlyn 1400
Yes we can work, I'm currently a care assistant I've been there for 4 months now, we can do what ever job we want.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Lucyeleanor2601 2620
Of course they can work, in any area of their skillset or employment. I have been asked why I wear a head covering at jobs when first starting. Once I explain that I don't have much hair due to a medical condition, this is accepted.
Perhaps the only job we would not do well in would be hairdressing models.
Perhaps the only job we would not do well in would be hairdressing models.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Shirley 2150
Many trich afflicted will disguise their hair loss with wigs, makeup, hats and bandanas, or hair styles, and most will work and live normal lives with their bald spots disguised.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Ellen 2161
People with trich tend to have multiple other diagnoses, usually lined to anxiety or depression. Those may prevent some from working; but the condition of trichotillomania itself should not physically bar one from working. But it can make it hard to socialize at work, etc.
Posted Aug 10, 2017 by Theresa 970
No....We cannot work in alot of fields. Alot with the public would be an awful trigger for me. 6%
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Michele 990
Anybody can have a job with trichotillomania. It doesn't affect it.
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Grubz10 300
People with Trichotillomania are not limited in work, but rather by stigma that surrounds hair pulling and the associated bald spots it causes. One has to be careful because pulling constantly involves hand-to-skin contact, so jobs where the hands are covered in corrosive materials, or where health codes are in place (like handling food), are more tricky but not impossible. You just have to be more careful, ensuring your pulling doesn't break any codes or rules (wearing gloves, washing hands, etc.), nothing too complicated.
Posted Aug 11, 2017 by Sari 2050
Trichotillomania will not stop you from being able to function in day to day life physically, so you can do anything you want. The emotional side of things however may have more of an impact and this is dependent on the individual. The condition itself however will not stop you from doing anything.
Posted Aug 12, 2017 by Catswithtatts 1650
The only thing holding people back who have trichotillomania is themselves. Some people don't pull their head hair so they have a different social discomfort, but even people with bald spots technically can do any job they want to. The challenge is social. Most people have no clue and have a hard time dealing with it.
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Cynthia 1502
Yes, people with trich can work. It is not a debilitating disease.
Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Tiffany 400
yes, Trichotillomania may make it difficult socially and it could be difficult to control urges, even in public places. It is only visible if left uncovered.Trichotillomania(TTM)Awareness and other Facebook groups were created to help encourage others suffering the same.
Posted Oct 19, 2017 by Felicia@Face2FaceSpa 2000
Of course they can. There is no field they cannot work in. The hair pulling doesn't make you any less a painter, bus driver, or nuclear physicist. I personally thing that folks with BFRBS would benefit from hands-on type jobs, which would keep their hands busier and possibly result in less pulling.
Posted Oct 20, 2017 by bennersk 2190
I am a cook and I love my job ! I wear a hat and I work hard physically , so anxiety levels are lower ... I’m 44 years old and this career has worked for me
Posted Dec 16, 2017 by Jennifer 100
They can work in any field.
Posted Dec 17, 2017 by Hannah 1000
Trichotillomania does not effect where a person works.
Posted Dec 19, 2017 by Addison 400
People with trichotillomania live just as normal as anybody else, we can do the same tasks efficiently, but being distraction-free is quite harder.
Posted Jan 27, 2018 by Vee 2770
Only Trichotollomania then an individual can work as normal, however it often includes side disorders such as anxiety and depression which can affect work.
Posted May 25, 2018 by natasha 400
