I Didn’t Mean to Stare: A Story About Trichotillomania
I know it’s rude to stare. I really didn’t mean to.
I know it’s rude to stare. I really didn’t mean to.
On therapy, medication, and silencing shame.
A letter and an update from TWLOHA Founder Jamie Tworkowski.
There is a lot of stigma and ignorance surrounding Dissociative Identity Disorder. Oftentimes, I feel shame when talking about it.
They don’t tell you about the periods of “wellness” in which you question your own reality and existence.
OCD, contrary to popular belief, is not tidy or clean. It’s messy. Exhausting. Loud.
This isn’t me saying that having schizophrenia is a gift, but it doesn't have to always be bad.
Maybe you need counseling or relationships or medication. Maybe you need all of these things combined.
For me, this day is typically a reminder of everything I didn’t get to have.
Going to therapy isn’t always an easy journey; learn how you can make progress in your mental health goals.
The moments when I did give in do not define my progress.
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