Thanks so much Mid.

Ah no treats for me!

Pulled 4 hairs yesterday. None yet today, I must stay strong. I did very well yesterday and I can do even better today.

Ok I'm doing pretty good but I've pulled 2 hairs. Will go put on bandaids now.

Ok they're on! Yay! Proactive!

Hehe my therapist said that I'm doing all the right things, or at least, I KNOW all the right things to do re: my pulling. He said he has no further advice except to keep doing what I know I should be doing ha. (Bandaids, hands down, support, wet hair, exercise, deep breathing, fine tooth comb scalp).

Ok must fill out some delicious paperwork now. Mmm FUN!!

I pulled a couple more in bed last night. I swear in bed pulling was never a problem for me before... Maybe it's because I have so much on my mind now.

So I think my total for yesterday was 5. Today can be better. Barriers necessary!

Have you tried listening to "crystal bowls"-relaxation music? It is so soothing to listen to relaxing and meditative. It helps me focus on keeping calm and stress free. I think its important that we all work on stress, I believe this is a huge part of our pulling. I am happy that you are using your barriers that is so powerful, and believing in yourself and health is positive as well. Keep up the good work-proud of you!

Aw thanks Nabby. No I haven't tried it. May give that a go. Thanks for your support :)

Have pulled a fair bit today. 10-15 hairs maybe. Eek. No barriers. And lots of paperwork. Ugh. I can do better and I will :)

Between paper work, take some breaks...Stretch a bit, have a hot liquid drink, stand or walk around it helps change the routine and a fresh start is always helpful for the mind. Do your paper work in another location if possible, turn pages or hold pages with opposite hand than you normally use-change routine up this helps the mind by working a little harder at focusing on the new task and off of comfort zones and pulling. Hugs...you can do it, stay positive.

I love all the ideas Nabby posted, a lot of them I use, thank you, Nabby, for sharing.

Confident, you can do this, you really can!!!!

It's a matter of finding the switch and going for it. You're doing wonderful, just as you are right now!!!

Stay aware of where your hands are. Use barriers. Be committed. I just keep bringing it back to those simple elements. Awareness is the key, because then you are making a choice whether to pull or not. I understand how easy it is to get lazy about barriers. I do it. I don't know why. That's why the best barriers for me are a simple baseball hat or a tight ponytail. Restricting my hands is annoying. Ultimately, the thing that really works for me is being aware, taking a small time-out & mini surf. Isolate the urge & feel a heaviness, a calmness in your hands & wrists. If necessary, sit on your hands. xoxoxo

Howdy...How are you doing? I hope you are well-

One day at a time.... xo

How are you doing lately? I hope you are staying strong...

xoxoxoxoxo

Thinking of you! <3

Ugh whattabitch.

Me that is.

Urgh.

Sorry group and sorry me.

I'm doing ok. Family drama is a happening again after a brief calm period. Oh yeah.

Still pulling and it's gradually making my hair worse, der.

Ok if I'm pf for the rest of today then tomorrow I get to have a beer with lunch. (family lunch at pub).

Go for the lunch no matter what!

Take it one moment at a time, one hand at a time, and give yourself a moment of appreciation (we are much harder on ourselves with this trich), and go for the next moment!

Hugs instead of tugs!