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.
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.
Two days pull free.
I'm also a free-lance designer - interiors & jewelry. It has its share of frustrations. I keep a drier ball handy when I'm at the computer so my left hand doesn't get idle.
I reset my PF to 0 when I pull. I like to keep it pure. Otherwise it isn't a PF. There is no shame in it. You will see me pop up in Day 3, Day 7, Day 14 - over & over again. I'd like to have a long PF again - I hit about 100 days once, but the important thing is to keep trying. Its good that you are counting the hairs you pull. I do that & it really helps keep the binging at bay. I also measure the intensity of my urges on a scale of 1 to 10.
Welcome!!
I'm also a free-lance designer - interiors & jewelry. It has its share of frustrations. I keep a drier ball handy when I'm at the computer so my left hand doesn't get idle.
I reset my PF to 0 when I pull. I like to keep it pure. Otherwise it isn't a PF. There is no shame in it. You will see me pop up in Day 3, Day 7, Day 14 - over & over again. I'd like to have a long PF again - I hit about 100 days once, but the important thing is to keep trying. Its good that you are counting the hairs you pull. I do that & it really helps keep the binging at bay. I also measure the intensity of my urges on a scale of 1 to 10.
Welcome!!
I'm also a free-lance designer - interiors & jewelry. It has its share of frustrations. I keep a drier ball handy when I'm at the computer so my left hand doesn't get idle.
I reset my PF to 0 when I pull. I like to keep it pure. Otherwise it isn't a PF. There is no shame in it. You will see me pop up in Day 3, Day 7, Day 14 - over & over again. I'd like to have a long PF again - I hit about 100 days once, but the important thing is to keep trying. Its good that you are counting the hairs you pull. I do that & it really helps keep the binging at bay. I also measure the intensity of my urges on a scale of 1 to 10.
Welcome!!
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And yes creative work can definitely be frustration, one of the key triggers yay! Haha. I'm going to buy a cush ball and some play doh for when I'm on the laptop. I find honestly that sitting on my hand is the best method, though it always finds it's way up but then I just put it back down again. xox
Thanks for your encouragement poohm! I think it depends for me about pulling one then having to pull more. Right now I feel like that wouldn't be the case, but maybe in a month or a week that would change. It's so weird don't you think? How sometimes you simply 'can't stop' and other times it's easier to resist. Stress definitely playing a key role in this. Hugs :)
Thanks Granit you stay strong too!! xoxo
Good work on day 3!! You will make it to day 4
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Be strong.
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Hugs Alexandrite and Granit! Loving your constant support! I'm definitely already addicted to this site.
Thanks Phoebe, yes perseverance... We are strong!
Thank you Lunab, your encouragement means a lot. One step at a time sounds good :)
xoxoxoxo
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