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
THANKS GUYS!!!!!!

Yes Mid, they're a great great barrier. Helpful for everything trish!

Going well accepting. I really can't be trusted without my bandaids though, must put them on in the morning. Pulled a couple of loose hairs out.

At the end of day 5 - yes I"m still saying I'm pull free, couple of barely attached hairs is not ideal at all, but I need to keep going.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Five days, you're strong, and yes, bandaids to help keep the ... momentum going is great!

Thank you for sharing that normal not crazy with me, I needed it far more than you'll ever know!

Hugs!
lientje
lientje
Hey Sam!!
You're doing awesome, 5 successful days!! :)
you can do this, keep focused and don't forget those barriers! (look at me, trying to give advice to the expert :p hehe)
HUGS!!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
No problem Mid!! And thank you.

Thanks Lien! Hehe I can always use advice. I need to start over actually, been pulling a teeny bit. My bad, bandaids on NOW! I really need them at the moment.

xo
deleted_user
deleted_user
Bandaids bandaids bandaids! (And hugs!)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Keep vigilant, Sam! Bandaids really do work, I just hate when people ask what I did to my thumb. They make ones that are designed to go over your fingertip -- those work best for me.
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
Tiny is good. Bandaids are better. I'm cheering you on!! xo
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
oh dear! Did not put bandaids on and pulled a little bit over the weekend. Unlike previously (past few weeks) it felt less like driven compulsive pulling, and more like "I'm having an awesome weekend and gonna enjoy myself to the fullest" pulling. Anyway, just put my bandaids on and they'll stay on this week. Had an AWESOME weekend, spoild by my boyfriend for part of it. I'm currently getting a break from my ridiculous life as my sister is visiting and helping out.

Thanks for the support :) SO much. xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
im so glad u had a great weekend!! lets be pull free together sam!! i ran out of bandaids but will get some tomorrow. i will just have to be very self aware and vigilant today.

so glad u are getting the break u deserve

hugssss
deleted_user
deleted_user
YAY for your sister visiting!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
YAY for your sister visiting!!!!!
lientje
lientje
Enjoy your well deserved break and I'm glad you had an awesome weekend :)
They should extend every weekend to a three day break instead of two lousy little days..!! They also fly by so fast!!
Anyways keep your band aids on and you'll be awesome :)
hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Sam,
Hope u r well . Miss u
Xo
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
I'm so happy to hear that you are using the words "awesome" & "enjoy". You are very resilient and a true hero.

xoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey sam, are u ok?
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