Beating Trich Community Group

You mean that there is a name for IT? Im not weird? Trichotillomania, that big, long word that is the bane of our world. With knowledge and support of others we CAN break free and live without this disorder interfering with our lives. Lets keep this uplifting and supportive and give each other the encouragement the other needs to make it to that next day.

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MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Hi, I'm Mrs Kolo I am new here and just trying to figure it all out....

I really want to be pull-free the sooner the better its dominated my life for too many years. I want to be free I want to be able to show myself to my husband without feeling ashamed.

Any tips/help greatly appreciated xxxxxxx
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
heya - well tomo is 5 months pF and the hair is looking better!

Unfortunately quite a lot of my hair is really damaged and split endy - I cut a few from the worst patch and hope they grow again strong. I am trying to keep my hands out of my hair as I am sue fiddling with hair adds to the stress and damages it. I also think some of the damage is from where I tie it up.

Got another bleeding cold which is a pain too!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ooh yay! Ack to damaged hair, it'll get better soon, have you tried oils?

Ick for colds... Hope it doesn't last long.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Mrs. Kolo, are you taking any type of vitamins?
If not, you may find taking a supplement will reduce the urge to pull.
I know that the increased stress can also trigger the sensations you are having on the scalp. Try an oil on the scalp if you can find one that feels good.
Stay strong, you are doing wonderful, over 125 days, hurrah!
You can do this! You are doing this! You will be doing this!
lientje
lientje
yuck! I hate colds, they can completely wear you down. I hope you'll get better soon!

Almost 5 months!! Wow, you’re really amazing :) keep it up!
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Heya - thanks mideye - I take a multvitamin and a hair skin and nails vitamin - they help quite a bit. The urges have been better again - its just the habit of putting my hand to my head that I need to watch - once its there I end t just run my hair in my fingers and then stop but I should try not to. I might try olive oil conditioner - I love the smell and feel!

So today is 5 months - around 150 days I guess. I will have to look through to get my exact day count. Tuesday is my third wedding anniversary - my first one pull free!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know what you mean about the habit of the hand going to the head...I fight it constantly! Happy anniversary and I am so happy for you that it is PF!! Keep up the amazing work!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Catching yourself at that first movement towards your head is definitely key. Keeping your hands occupied with something like a stress ball is helpful, but even then I sometimes find myself straying. You must have found something that works, five months is an amazing accomplishemtn! Congratulations keep it up! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hooray for first pull-free anniversary! That must feel awesome. Have a great one. :)

And congrats on your 5 months! You're so amazing, Mrs. Kolo.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats on your 5 months! And happy anniversary!
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
well I just counted again and today is 156 days!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Happy Anniversary! Happy celebration with 156 days! You are doing great, and whoo, hoo, pull-free at the same time! Hurrah!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ooh yay!! Happy anniversary :) stay strong, trich stays tricky. Xo
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
doesn't it just?

Am off on my holibobs to dorset now so won't be in touch a few days don't worry about me!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ooh, sounds like fun. You enjoy it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have a wonderful time MrsKolo!!!
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