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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Chelsea's PULL-FREE-A-THON

trichdr
trichdr
I need to stop and celebrate. It may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but one day is huge to me. I have not gone one day without pulling in over a year. I can’t even remember when it’s been so long. Now I’m not going to get my hopes up and say this is it I will never pull again. That would be great and it is my goal, but if I slip up I will plug on. Nothing is going to keep me down this time. I can beat this, I am sick of feeling defeated by my own two hands. I am so thankful for this one day and it has made today that much easier. I have a reason not to pull, because it would ruin all my efforts yesterday. I can actually see little eyelashes and eyebrows (not that I looked in the mirror for long, as that is highly dangerous). Normally, they are picked completely clean, I can pull even the shortest hair that has just emerged. I have been taking biotin for several months and I think that has helped them to grow in quickly. I really think the iJK diet, nositol, NAC, and SAMe are finally starting to help. My urge is lower than it has been in forever. I have a one week goal right now. August 22 here I come!
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Hurrah! Hope your arrival came along smoothly for everyone!

When I crave chocolate, I let myself have it, then I add something salty. That puts my tongue back to neutral.

You're doing wonderful! Stay with it!
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
I love your process. I really believe that just being here and monitoring will eventually lead to success. You have your hands pretty full these days! All the best!
trichdr
trichdr
I'm back after almost a whole year away from this group. I let my fight against trich take a back seat after my daughter was born last May. I let my daily charting slide and slowly got out of the habit of counting each time I pulled. Over the last week, I have started charting my pulli g again, which has increased my awareness. It is almost 9pm here and I have not pulled yet today. If I can make it through the rest of the evening, this will be my first pull free day in almost a year. I have made a goal to check in with this group more often. I know it helps, but I have avoided it as I've been discouraged by my bad pulling streak. Well I have my fighting spirit back. I look forward to catching up with you all. :)
trichdr
trichdr
I'm checking in again even though I'm feeling bad about my pulling right now. The last few days have been rough. I did make it through April 30th and May 1st witthout pulling. I was so excited to be starting the month off on a pull free spree. I don't know if other people have this same experience, but for me, being completely pull free for one day is rare. When it happens my pulling changes, and I become more aware of my pulling and urges. It helps me continue a pull free streak. The last few days I have been pulling, but not as bad as it was. I am using 2 apps to help now. One to tally my pulling and one to chart my daily pulling.
trichdr
trichdr
I have been aware of my pulling today and have continued charting with both apps. I'm going to bed and today rates at a 5. Not a good day by my rating system, but a heck of lot better than my recent pulling patterns. I'm borrowing confidents's goal for a gradual decrease in my pulling.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
It's good to have you back here. I can only imagine how much have a baby would throw you off your game, and turn your whole life upside down!

I'm glad you're finding the rating system and gradually decreasing pulling helpful. I was never able to make it work the last time I tried as I was way to ambitious/unrealistic. This time I'm taking it slooooooow. My good day is currently a 4.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
I'm glad you're back here! Just checking in here frequently helps a lot. It's totally understandable that this would be a difficult time in your life to keep pulling under control! Gradually trying to decrease it is a good idea, like C said. I hope you're doing well!
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