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.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
I have started the band aid barrier, too...how do you explain having band aids on your hands so often? I've been telling my students I touched something hot for the past week because I have had them on every day!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Replied to your on your page manda!

Ugh past two days I've not been pf. And it's because both days I took my bandaids off at night for some reason (shower, washing up dishes..) I will not make that mistake today. I will get a sticker!!!

Hm I see there's a gap I haven't accounted for, the 3rd and the 4th of this month. I have no record of being pf or not being pf! And I can't remember! Shit. UGH it's been such a MESS lately. My life is a little crazy.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ok Friday I wasn't pf. Um and I doubt Sat either. Shit!! ONly 2 stickers so far this month and it's the 7th already. I will wear my bandaids constantly and I will get stickers for the rest of the days this month.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Don't worry- You are doing great! Try to change up your routine a bit, or maybe more relaxation activities are in order. I'll be thinking of you- stay strong!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Stay focused on getting the stickers and stick with the chart even if you are not getting many stickers...I always abandon the chart in frustration as soon as I start getting more X's than stickers, and that is when it all really falls apart for me. You can do this!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, you can do this! Stay positive.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks Nabby. Good advice :)

And good advice from you too Manda! So true.... That's what happened to me too. Well I didn't draw up a new chart for the month. Sticking to the charts and to the group help just SO MUCH, and I KNOW that, yet.. I get lazy.

Well still only 2 stickers for May. It's now the 15th. However i've fiiiiiinally drawn up my chart for May, and have put my bandaids on. I'm ready to earn a sticker today!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Go for it! I agree, using the chart and keeping up with the group is the best gift I gave myself. Even though the chart doesn't look like I want it to, it's up, and it's part of the project.

You've got this. You really do, bandaids and determination!

Hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Three cheers for determination!! You can do- it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
how's it going these days?
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I hope all is well with you!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
ACK it's been almost 2 weeks since I last posted!!

BAD ME. BAD BAD BAD.

I've been lazy.

No more stickers.

But points for being here today and trying again.

Thanks so much for the support Mid and Nabby, and for checking in gulab. xxxx
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You're an inspiration, no matter what happens, you keep at it! Hugs!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks Mid. I have to live up to being an inspiration, so I'll put bandaids on today even though I wasn't going to.

Hugs :)
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Awesome, bandaids are my best friends at the moment! Hugs, and hang loose, kiddo, your tresses are looking beautifullllll!
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