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 12/06/2010

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 08/25/2012

Pulled a few in the past hour or so. Not on purpose, stupid subconscious pulls. Bandaids on soon.

Bandaids and goals are my friends!

confidenticandoit 08/25/2012

Pulled a few in the past hour or so. Not on purpose, stupid subconscious pulls. Bandaids on soon.

Bandaids and rewardss are my friends!

deleted_user 08/25/2012

Bandaids and goals AND rewards! I know you can do it, because you're a superstaaar.

deleted_user 08/25/2012

Here is a BIG BEAR HUG to make things suck less. HUGSSSSS!!
emmy is right. u are a superstar. a GORGEOUS superstar. stay strong. we are here for you.

You can do this. We are in this together!!
BIG HUGG!!

yay to bandaids!! :)

deleted_user 08/25/2012

Sam, I think you're doing great. Stress is going to trigger the urges, but you are STRONG and can fight it!!

mandapanda89 08/25/2012

Keep going with the bandaids and rewards! Driving lessons must be so stressful, but you can fight those urges!!

confidenticandoit 08/26/2012

Thanks so much emmy, Alex and accepting!!!! You're so great. Unfortunately I pulled a few more that day and about 5 or so yesterday and today. Hmm. Must go get my bandaids NOW. I will, I promise.

Ok just put bandaids on. Go me! I went 1 day pf on friday so I can do it again. Tomorrow is the day I'll be pull free.

confidenticandoit 08/26/2012

Oh and thanks Manda, but I actually haven't had driving lessons in 10 years, ha. I've been driving for a decade. Thanks, I will keep up the bandaids and the rewards. Can you think of any other rewards?

deleted_user 08/26/2012

U can do this Sam. I know it!! U can u can u can!!!!
Maybe u can try a no chocolate diet then Everytime ur pull free, u get a choc!!! Hehe mmmm kitkat is my fav

confidenticandoit 08/26/2012

Alex that's a great idea!! But I only want chocolate sometimes..
Maybe if I had a bag of LITTLE delicious chocolates that could work. Every day I'm pf I get one at night.. Hm.. I like time outs, lindt balls, caramello koalas, turkish delight. Oh I'm hungry now, but I don't get one unless I'm pf today!

Thanks Alex!! :)

confidenticandoit 08/26/2012

Oh boo fecking boo!! My hair dried after my shower just as I was on the phone to the internet company about my lagging shitty internet and I pulled a couple of hairs. Then pulled another couple while on another stressful phonecall. The lesson I have learned is: put on bandaids even when hair is when, cos it will dry soon and you can't take that risk!!!

confidenticandoit 08/26/2012

*when hair is wet

deleted_user 08/27/2012

Wet hair helps hey. I wash n don't dry it n bundle it up in a towel. Really helps.
Lindt yummm kitkat yummmmm lol
Stupid Internet gives me stress too .
It's ok hon.
Start again. Üve got it in u. I believeeeeee!!!

Big hug xxx

confidenticandoit 08/28/2012

Thanks Alex. Very much :)

Pulled a few today cos I didn't use my barriers.

Bad, bad, sam.

luleee 08/28/2012

i'm with ya honey.. starting to use my barriers this week too.. WE CAN DO IT x

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