TrichStop changed my life in ways that I couldn't imagine. I had been pulling for over 20 years and had all but given up on myself and psychologists/counsellors who were not at all familiar with my condition. I took a leap of faith with this programme and through these 6 months, found myself re-learning about my condition all over again, deploying the new tools I previously was not aware about (yes, even after 20 years of having the same condition, you can still be learning new things about it!). My pulling has reduced and it's a lot more manageable now. Crucially, TrichStop has helped free me from the mental distress that accompanies hair pulling more than the actual physical damage itself. What I like about it:1. Evidence-based approaches-Every one who has trich is really in it for the long haul most times, and we need a whole toolbox of strategies that actually work and can be applied in different contexts.2. A team that specialises in BFRBs-Some of the therapists even have the condition themselves so I felt it made them more understanding and empathetic. It also helped me to trust and be more receptive to their suggestions as well.3. Opportunity to attend support groups-Knowing you're not the only one helps a lot, every staff on the team seems intentional and committed to building a supportive community for clients too and I'm really grateful for this.4. Empowering the client-I liked that I could work on the sessions at my own pace, and discreetly by typing on an app or my computer. The content is insightful but not too overwhelming. A supportive therapist also consistently and patiently guides you towards application. Many of the lessons extend beyond BFRBs itself, veering into general emotional regulation territory that would be helpful even to people without this condition. To my surprise, I realised that I preferred the online therapy format to traditional talk therapy because it allowed me to process my thoughts better before sharing them.I would like to especially thank my therapist, Laura Santner, for her incredible patience, insight, and encouragement. It is truly not easy reading a wall of text sometimes and I have new appreciation for the hard work that online therapists do! And to everyone at TrichStop, thank you for making a difference in my life!
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