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.
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.
Two days pull free.
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My day...today...misplaced my debit card...didn't realize it until I got to the register after shopping to a full cart. Used a different debit card and pulled apart everything looking for missing debit card before I left parking lot. Got home, dropped keys. So now I have a missing debit card, missing keys. A full cartload to unload and put away. I got everything put away.Dumped purse for a...
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I don't really know how to label this but I having a rough week and I can't say it's one thing.... I have a lot on my plate which is nothing new and I try to cope in many positive ways and do but I still have my moments.My kids more so my daughters talk to me about everything which I know it's cause of comfort and we are close.... however I really struggle with the venting about their dad which...
YES you're right, it's advice I've given before, just it's more depressing when it's happening to you, ha.
I've pulled 2 hairs today, one without realising, the next on purpose. I am so determined to keep my count at 2, and start day one again tomorrow with success.
xxx
3pm.
Breaths!! Abc, right?
I don't like being on the pill. It changes me hahaha.
Xo
Yeah me too re: pill, not a fan. So happy being off it.
Well I'm one day pull free.
Let's hope today is easier.
It took six months, I hope it's not that long for you!
One day pull-free, success! Hurrah for the goal!
You have the guts to keep at it, no matter what! Stay with it!
Hugs!
Yes lulee, I've remained pf through at least 10 "cycles" so I know I can do it!
Was not pf yesterday, pulled about 5 hairs.
Today I'm hungover and have to work. BIG triggers. But I can do it.
Excellent.
Hugs!!!
How does it feel? Really urgey? Self-soothing? More habit-driven? Take a good look at what is happening when you pull, or strand, or rummage. I was having very strong urges when I first came on here, about 10 minutes ago. I actively stared into the urge, and then posted to Lien and lulee and what do you know? It has completely subsided.
Micromanage the Beast. Be merciless. Kill him with tedium. xoxo
I just have to be stronger and realise that it's REALLY hard to stay pull free. It's not easy. It's not fun. It's GOING to feel pointless and stupid. I should expect to feel "meh, why not"..
I've made the rule not to pull for a reason, I've got to not question it. Or rather, I have to question why I'd give in and pull. WHY? It's not worth it!!!
Sooooo rambly.. but gonna click "submit reply" anyway.
Fanks Phoebe xx
I personally think you should give yourself a nice, BIG reward today if you go one day pull-free. First day's usually the hardest.
Keep up your lovely optimistic way of thinking :)