Aimee's Story
- Aimee Montgomery
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I have been a puller for the past thirteen years, I can't even remember one day that I didn't pull or have the urge. During one pregnancy I tried really hard to stop pulling but the thought was always there. I would eventually crack and pull like mad. After years of desperation, I took desperate measures. I called my mother, had her schedule a wig appointment and went from there. I found a wig that looked good and purchased it. Next, I drove straight to my house and stood over the bathtub and shaved my head bald. My thought was that by the time my hair grew back the habit would be broken. I continued to pull as soon as I could get hold of my hair. I shaved my head for one solid year! After coming to the realization that this was something I would probably live with forever I tried what I considered a last ditch effort: I employed an acupuncturist, with no luck. I felt down even more than before. I had a child that would pull at my wig and tell me that mommy is ugly (kids are brutally honest!!) This was something I was going to beat if it killed me!
I spent weeks on the Internet; I wanted to find alternative medicine so I would not live in a zombie-like state forever. I found a hypnotist that scheduled a weekend appointment, my husband being the most supportive person in my life wished me well and kept the kids while I went with almost unattainable hope. I was nervous; anyone that I let know my little secret had a knowledge that I wasn't supposed to share. I left that appointment about five months ago and have not pulled once, I have had one urge to pull but they give you a word to picture when that happens and it passes. I now have a full head of hair, and have actually had two professional haircuts!
I will always consider myself a puller, and hope to continue to have wonderful success to share with others. I would be happy to personally talk with anyone and answer any questions that you might have. I have never been happier and wish everyone the success that I have found. We are special people that have just been given an extra obstacle to overcome and it now seems possible to do so!
Aimee Montgomery
Aimee's hypnotist
This is the website for Aimee's hypnotist: www.innerselfcenter.com