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.
lientje
lientje
I like your plan, it sounds really great! And I guess it's working too since you're 2 day pull free :D
That's amazing, congratulations :)
hugs!!
luleee
luleee
sam, stick a hair net on in bed.. works wonders !
deleted_user
deleted_user
Day 2...You can beat this...
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks!! Very much.

Well it's nearing the end of day 4. Struggling a bit now, and I've had a few days away from my computer and now I"m back in front of my main trigger. Ergh. Must stay STRONG! No. 1 rule is HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!! If I don't play, I can't pull.

Vigilance, I can do this.

xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hold on to that hand ball, now give it a squeeze now and then, and it'll take your mind off of pulling. Put it in the hand that pulls. Day 5....Hugs.
luleee
luleee
WELL DONE GIRL !! do it do it .. hair nets, positive afirmations.. wet hair, towel on hair all day !!
you can do it !
lientje
lientje
Congrats!! you're doing awesome :)
don't give up, keep those hands down! you know you can do it :)
hugs!!
BooYah
BooYah
the computer sucks. It is my main trigger as well. stay strong! tell yourself, "I can resist the urges," and picture a time when you resisted a really powerful urge. That's what helps me.
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
Break that link. You can do it!!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks guys.

6 days pull free :)

On day 7. I feel like I"m hanging on by a thread.. I guess that's normal?

Life is... ugh. Difficulties. Which I could explain, but again, this is a public forum. I wish this group was private.

Bleh, back to it! Sorry I haven't really had the time or energy to check on your threads, hopefully today.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep at it, dear! Keep at it, you can do this! I know, I deleted something I wanted to share privately. Here's hoping you feel better, and hurrah for the success you have!
strongerbk8
strongerbk8
Oooh, fantastic job, Sam!!! So proud of your pull-free days!! :) I hope day 7 is going smoothly for you. And I'm sorry to hear that life is stressful right now :( You can always message me!! Keep up the great work!
luleee
luleee
girl, considering everything that is going on your life.. you are doing soo super ! 7 days.. super doooper x
deleted_user
deleted_user
Day 7...wow! I'm so grateful for your motivation, as well as everyone's on this site. It actually helps me stay focused too. Hip Hip hurray!
deleted_user
deleted_user
YOU ARE DOING SO AMAZINGLY WELL!!! THATS A WEEK!! i am so proud of you

xoxo
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