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
Um make that 8pm. Ha 45 mins pf!!!!

I feel SO disgusted with myself for pulling. I know I shouldn't.. but I do.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just a minor setback, thats all. Don't be hard on yourself...try the barriers..all the barriers that you've heard of. One will work, I know you can do it. Think to yourself every new day: "I am strong, I am beautiful, I can do anything, I am going to change my routine so I don't sit in the places where I pull, I am going to use barriers to distract myself from pulling". Daily Affirmations, being positive, loving yourself.
YOU CAN DO-IT....Hugs
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
We all have days like that, but you can turn it around and go right back to being PF! You already seem so dedicated to beating trich. Don't be too hard on yourself! Hugs!!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Confident, you can do this! It's the inspiration that gives us all hope, and here's one for you-think of your hands as tresses and treat them with kindness, maybe that will help along with the beanie and the barriers!

Hugs!!!
lientje
lientje
Don't be too hard on yourself, you're trying over and over again and that's probably the hardest and most important thing! you're doing fabulous :)
How's it going?

hugs!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks you for the encouragement!

Nabby - good tips! All tips I know but need to be reminded of. Hugs :)

Manda - Thank you, I am. Hugs :)

Mid - Hmm, interesting idea! Hugs :)

Lien - It's true.. I could give up all together and it would be worse. Going well today, 100% pf so far. Yesterday I was almost 100% pf, pulled about 3-4 hairs. Barriers in place soon, I can do this! Hugs :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, you can, Sam!! Each time you resist the urge is a hair saved, and they add up!! Sending you PF vibes for today!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, you can, Sam!! Each time you resist the urge is a hair saved, and they add up!! Sending you PF vibes for today!!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep at it! You can do this!!! Hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey hon. KEEP AT IT!!! we're in this together xoxo
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

It's 4am (my sleeping pattern is messed up) and I made it the whole day pf!!! Was a hard night.

I get notifications of replies to my thread in my email and it's so funny, I can tell who has written a comment before I even see the name :)
strongerbk8
strongerbk8
CONGRATS on a full day pull-free!!! What a great accomplishment. You're a star :D

Very proud.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hooray! You did it a whole day! SOOOO proud of you:)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you stronger and nabby!! My personal cheerleaders :) hehe

2.30 of day 2, I HAVE to make it.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You can do this, you can, you can, you can! Stay strong!! Hugs!
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