it's been a hot minute

so, like the title says, it's been a hot minute since i've posted on here. So an update is in order. I had surgery in November to correct another tear to the labrum in my left hip. I tore between the anchors installed during my first surgery so the Ortho had to take out about a dime sized piece of cartilage. I am in pain every day now. I tried to go back to work Feb. 3rd and lasted a couple weeks. I'm back on leave to see if rest and more PT would help, but it hasn't. So, how does this relate to Trich, Anna?

While healing from surgery, I pulled my eyelashes much less and only messed with my eyebrows a little. Then it got worse as I was getting ready to go back to work. Since I've been off work again, I pull every day. I have a ritual where I set up a mirror and desk lamp and use tweezers to pull. My mother in law got the mirror for me years ago and the magnification side is perfect for Trich... which is terrible for my eyelashes. I used to have the mirror on my desk in the living room, but moved it to the bedroom since that is the only place I'm comfortable. I hate having to live in this one room, but it helps. I wish I could find a job that I can do from home so I don't have to sit at a desk all day. I also wish i could live a lower stress life so that I can stop pulling. I also would love to be healthy so I could study photography and finish my degree. I'm trying to not whine and complain about my condition. I'm overweight, I don't work out enough, and I eat crappy. I know I need to make changes, and they are difficult to do. Sigh. I'm only 31 but I know the meaning of "you're not getting any younger".
I'm curious if anyone else wants to pull more when they write about it? I just got the urge to pull my eyelashes right now :-/
Ok, I do need to say something positive. I have the most supportive and loving husband. He doesn't mind that I have no eyelashes. He has Tourette's Syndrome and understands not being able to quit an urge, his tics are clearing his throat and a few others. He's kept the house clean, my laundry done, meals made. I'm so thankful for him. <3