trichotillomania (poem) by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Come visit me Karla..the sun,sea and hunky guys will stop the tension..LOL

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on June 12, 2003

I will pray that you are able to overcome this problem... ((((((Karla)))))))
God Bless
~Michelle~

Reviewed by serenety L (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2003

That is a problem. I can understand. You have to find the root first before getting over it. surely it is stress-related, but that can't be all. think about. There must be something in your life you have to change to get better. And once you have managed this you have to keep your hands busy - how about smoking? That is what I do. Okay, just joking. But look for the main reasons. There must be something that bothers you. Get back to me if you need to talk. Lots of love. S.

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on June 12, 2003

You will get over it, because you know thats its an unhealthy problem,and I know you care about many things....but you must care first about yourself. Nobody else will....I knew a woman who had that problem, it stemed from her childhood, her father was A HORROR...and she kept it up thru adulthood, she was a successful woman, a fashion designer in NYC, and I worked for her father...he was a PHuck!!! You will be fine, because you are a good person....!
I'll say a prayer for ya!

pax
Anita :)

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2003

You will find a way to overcome it. Good and honest write, Karla.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on June 12, 2003

Thanks for sharing this information about your condition....excellent write.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

an very informative write of a condition i hope you can overcome...

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Courageous! {Who doesn't feel like tearing out their hair these days? Trichotillomania is a lot more common than most people think. If the poem is autobiographical -- and I gather it is --, hope you're under treatment, hon' Drugs for OCD help, I understand. XOXO Pea XOXO

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Awww Karla, I'm so sorry to read about this.. Isn't there a cure for this? I had a girl in my class 3 years ago who did this constantly..but we never knew why. Thank you for this bit of info.
Hugs,
Your island friend, Jenni

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

This took so much courage to write, and I am so glad you did, I applaud your excellent words and information here,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Karla, after you dye your hair red, please leave it where it belongs! Seriously great write!

tony:)

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Great informative write on such a troubling obsession. It would be too easy for me to say than for one to do if I were to ask that you avoid stress. I know the effects of stress and how they tear us and fracture us little by little. Hope that you find a way to avoid it and be conscious of it for every little bit helps.
Amor

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Excellent and informative. Well done Karla
Love
~Chrissie

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

6-11-03

Most Intersetingly So;'Thank You Nice Lady!

TRASK

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

I'm losin' my hair, too...

...but wait, that's just 'cause I'm B.O.B. (Better Off Bald)!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Never knew about this. Very informative and good write.

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Karla, thank you for sharing this! Like Karen said, it took courage to do so. Stress can be a killer! Take care of yourself, my friend!

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Good one, Karla. Maybe you should pick up other vices. :)

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

Oh no this is good. But all their hair.
peggy

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

I Only pull my hair out when some one really drives me nutz.....or try and corner me with a spider!!
Love Tinka

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

When I'm stressed, I don't know how to stop, either....and lately, I don't even care!!!! smile..... like this, Karla....
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 11, 2003

a heartwrenching write about a problem not many people know about. thanks for informing. thank you for your courage in writing this; i know it wasn't easy to do this, and i admire your bravery in doing so. i hope your stress goes away soon; i hate seeing you so unhappy or worried all of the time! if i have said or done anything to stress you out, i am indeed sorry; please forgive me. (((HUGS))) and love, your twin, karen lynn. :(