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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confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hi, My name is Sam and I'm new to this group. I am 23 and have had trich since I was 12. Over the years I have tried many times to stop, however it's only this past year that I have started to research ways of stopping, and have been really determined to do it. I plan on doing so with a combination of understanding, will-power, exercise, trying the John Kender diet, and seeing a therapist. I love designing, illustrating, cooking, extreme sports, exercising, seeing live music and reading. I would love to provide others with encouragement, and maybe get some support when I fall.

Two days pull free.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Troops, stand together, we will beat trich at this battle, and the hairs will stand tall, stand firm, stand beautiful, and yes, we will win!
You can do this, you are doing this, and keep them hands busy!
Stay strong!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are already a champ .... We are right beside you all the way :-) love ya !!!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks!! I need you guys.

I'm still struggling but it's mostly conscious pulling. I pulled one this afternoon subconsciously after being of all day and it just released the trich thoughts; "oh I've already ruined my count today". Fark.

Noticed a definite, though small, very thin patch on the back of my crown. Aaaaaargh! First thin/bald patch in almost a year! what a pull heavy relapse this has been.

I am so determined to keep my hair.

Pf written on my hand as a reminder, I can do this and I will. No more laziness. Yes it's hard but I can do it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sam, weren't you the one who said we should think of our hair as babies that we need to protect? I swear the other day I pulled on purpose (due to my pissy mood) and I 'heard' the hair yell at me. Made me stop right there! And I need to, noticing thinning behind the ear -- must. remain. in. control.

Stealing your PF on the hand idea!
lientje
lientje
yes! save those little babies :)
hands down Sam!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Yes accepting! Must protect the hair babies!!! GR!!!! If I at least don't pull any hairs on purpose today that would be great, but completely pull free would be just the best.

Thanks for the "tough" love accepting and lien :) xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stay focused don't allow the trich bitch to win .... And don't beat yourself up because of 1 hair ... You are going to make it ... We are right here with you to put you on track ... You always doing for everybody and we will do the same for you :-) you are amazing person with an amazing heart and good things will always be awaiting for you :-) xoxo :-)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
4.51pm and pf :)

Been very strong, using several of my techniques. (breathing, hands down, wet hair).

Looked at the top of my head in the mirror, oooh definitely a very thin patch. I'm going to take a photo as a reminder! I don't think anyone else but me would notice it.. But I definitely know it's there. Scalp is a bit pink there too. My poor hair babies! My poor scalp!

I feel a renewed sense of commitment. I feel more motivated definitely.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you thank you Luna :) You are so lovely.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Haha, trich bitch, really nice one, :)

"Hey you, trich bitch, forget it, not gonna happen" ;) :D
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hehe!

8.24pm and pf. Heading into the danger zone, must enforce hands down.
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
If you get tempted - go out - do something, it helped me soooo much in early days xxx
lientje
lientje
I’m cheering for you!!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Impressive, you can do this, dance with your hands in the air like snoopy does, turn your beautiful body around in circle, and keep them hands busy!
You can do this, you pull us up, we will pull you up, stay strong, you are doing wonderful!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Good idea mrs k. A walk or a run would help I'm sure. I'm in an awful sleeping pattern at the moment which really promotes laziness. Forcing myself out of it tomorrow.

Thanks lien and mid.

One day PULL FREE:)
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