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
deleted_user
deleted_user
Interviewing for jobs is quite possibly my least favorite thing in the world - very stressful and I'm sure that's contributing. Also, could you be a little nervous about posting the pictures? You've probably never had people look at the bald spots up close before. Fortunately, we all think you're great and you have nothing to worry about on that front!
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Feeling happier and freer today!

Am out working for 3 hours (I tutor - normally in my spare time but doing a bit extra now I don't work at school anymore) then am going to have a sunbed session - it helps my eczema - then a chilled afternoon out in the garden, then glee in the evening and a lovely glass of wine with my husband!! Sounds good. The sun is really bright here even though its not yet 8am - i love spring :D
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Enjoy your self! You are definitely finding your inner calm!
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Back from work now - chilling out in bed with my cat (spoke to soon about the sun though - I just finished working and it started raining!!)
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
ARGH I accidently pulled one today - I was messing with my hair and it came out in my hands - it didn't feel like I pulled it just that it came out - but it was a short one so i know it shouldn't have come out. Did NOT enjoy it at all though. A reminder for me HANDS DOWN.....I should get that bloody tattooed on myself.
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
day 53 though.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Day 53, hands down, accidents happen, so keep hands down.
You can do this!
The fact that you did not enjoy it, hurray, the urge is gone.
We are here to support you!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ugh I've done that 1-3 times. Blech. It's an awful feeling, but yes, a reminder to keep hands down! I'm thinking I should get it tattood on myself ..

Day 53, wow, how did we get here!!!? Madness.
deleted_user
deleted_user
No fun, but it's a good reminder that you don't want to go there again!

53 days...amazing.
BKC
BKC
I've done that a few times too. But congrats on 53 days! That's wonderful. Keep going!
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
I had another dream that I was pulling! Thankfully woke up and it was not true......

day 55 xx
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
I had heaps of those earlier on in my pull free, I haven't had one in ages though. Maybe 2 months? SO SCARY!!! I hate the ones where you wake up and you're not sure if if you pulled or it was a dream... Ugh.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Day 55, hurray for you! I'm glad you were able to see that you had not pulled. Writing it down here will help you to sort through the feelings it brings out. You're doing wonderful!
Stay strong, hands down, keep em busy!
Has anyone thought about hair shoes?
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
what are hair shoes?
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
Hair shoes. Do tell.

I have those dreams too!! Ack.

Congratulations on Day 55. Onward........
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