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's PULL-FREE-A-THON

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.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Actually I've been away for a full week! That's s first.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I was wondering where you were. Missed you. Here's to staying strong, getting more rest, and know you are loved, appreciated, and hugs as well!
deleted_user
deleted_user
yikes 2 or 3 hours of sleep a night only?? poor u.
You can do this girlie. Stay strong. I'm with u. HUGS
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Oh thank you Mid, you're very sweet.

Back to normal sleep now Alex, it was just a mega project that the client poorly planned (time wise).

One day pull free I do believe! Determined to make it two.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Oh shit just pulled a hair. Oh well. Can still go pf for the rest of the day.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ooh one more. Damn it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
you can do this girlie. Keep your hands down!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Yeah that's the trick. I'm fine aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall day, provided I don't sit down in front of a tv or computer. Argh!

Fanks x
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Here is a trick to help in sitting to view television or computer. Practice changing the pattern of how you move into this activity.

I had to switch to getting a glass of water and that was enough to stop my hand from flowing in the direction of danger zone.

You can do this! Keep em hands being active elsewhere!
deleted_user
deleted_user
thats when i relapse too. MY COMPUTER!! GRRRR . I also get up and do something. You can do this!
x
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
Right now my weakest moments are in the car, especially when I'm stuck in the back seat & I'm bored. At the computer, I just automatically sit on the left hand, if I'm not using it, with the right hand on the mouse. It really works. In front of the TV or reading, you just have to have a hat. I'm always knitting when I watch TV, and that helps a lot. Take up other habits. Break the link Ask yourself why you pull in those situations. Break it down.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! xoxo
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Good idea Mid, I have been drinking a LOT of tea and water while working, it's good.

Alex I get up and do something when I can but I can't be getting up every 5 minutes! Which is what would be ideal.

Phoebe I hardly ever get the urge to pull in the car.. I know in front of the TV I need a hat, but right now living at home with my parents I just don't want to. I don't really want to bring up trich with them. I just can't be bothered and I don't want to make it a big deal. Sitting on one hand is out of the question as I often need both hands to design. I'm thinking some kind of ball/plaything perhaps attached to my laptop cord. A hat would be best, or headscarf. But what will I do when I work in an office? It's gotta be willpower.

Well yesterday afternoon and night deeeeeeefinitley not pull free. Today's a new day, I've gotten a good start by going for a run and washing my hair.

I CAN do this! Thanks xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes you can sam!! YOU CAN!! I have a suggestion. Bandaids...on your fingers... wrap them up. That may work for you. I...just peel them off. blah. Anyhow, you can do this!!

xo
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You can do this! Um, when it comes invisible techniques, I picture pretty lace gloves on my fingertips to help me keep from messing with my danger zones.

You can do this! You're not alone!

Stay strong!
lientje
lientje
Of course you can do it!! Maybe some noisy bracelets can help :)
Hang in there, once you’ll get through the first week, it probably will get a little easier!
GOO SAAM GOOOOOO!!!!!!
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