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.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can you feel me holding your hand?
lientje
lientje
Thinking of you :)
I hope you're hanging in there
HUGS!!!
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
I think of you often, and I'm glad you aren't being hard on yourself. You will prevail. xoxoxo
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Think about you often, glad that you are "ok" and not being hard on yourself...out lives are going to be cycles where sometimes things will be hard and sometimes they will be easier...

Take care lovely one xx
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I have been thinking of you and wishing the best for you. Hang in there, best wishes to healing, and know you are not alone!

Yes, that's wonderful to treat with reward for those special numbers.

Hugs to you!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you so much again.. This week I'm hoping to get back to commenting on everyone's threads daily-ish.

I'm doing ok. Very up and down.. Pulling, but not heaps. I'm determined not to make the small bald spot at the front of my head any bigger. I'm really going to try to be pull free today, I've been putting about a 50% effort in in the past few days.

Good things happening like the bf moving in with us, and I'm spending lots of time with family. I also have a lot of work on, but not too much.

Xo
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow about the BF moving in, very exciting! Enjoy your time with the family, I am so glad you have their support and they are lucky for yours~!.

Keep vigilant, girl, you can totally keep pulling to a minimum!! hug hug hug!!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hehe it was very nice when he offered. We were actually planning on moving in together soon (have been for almost a year). But now we need to be with my mum.

Yess minimum. I've already pulled about 5 or 6 today ack, gotta be strong. Not from my problem area which is good. I'm bring tough about that.

Thanks :)
BKC
BKC
So glad to hear that you have such a sweet and supportive BF and that you're doing okay. You should be really proud at your progress to stay away from your problem are during this tough time. xoxo
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
BF moving in is a great idea. Good one!!

Yes, keep your focus. You are managing this well. HUGE hugs!!!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Yeah he's pretty great. There's no way I'd leave my mum alone but I never expected him to offer to move in with us. Her sister will most likely be moving in with her in a year or so, she currently lives in London.

Ok, pf wise I'm doing ok but jot great. Had a bit of a shitty day, so pulled a bit.

Bleh! Come on me, I can do this.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Sam. It sounds like you are going through a stressful time. I hope things are getting better and you can put this Trich monster back in its place soon! Best wishes. You can do it!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you :) I'm getting there.

Not doing great though.. Pulled a bit yesterday, 10-20 hairs. Maybe 15. I think I need to count. I've pulled one today so far. I really can't afford to keep pulling.. The damage is appearing. If I stop now, all will be ok hair wise. So I'll stop. I CAN stop.

Breathe iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin

And ouuuuuuuuuuuut
deleted_user
deleted_user
It WILL be OK, just keep telling yourself that! You can do it, Sam, I have total confidence in you!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you!! That helps. I've pulled 5 hairs today so far, it's 4.30 in the afternoon. If I can keep my count at 5 I'll be happy. I'd like to pull no more than 3 tomorrow.
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