Awesome job with the sticker charts, I think it helps to have a visual to actually SEE the hard work that you've put into being PF. And yes, it helps keep it in perspective of when you do slip up that all is not lost because 1 little day without a sticker in a mass of stickers will show you that it really isn't that big of a deal and it helps you get back on the wagon and keep going. You are always so upbeat and positive!

going to make a sticker chart today !

Love your positivity, C. xoxo

Writing the number of hairs pulled on a sticker chart is an awesome idea.

You are doing so well, keep getting those stickers!!

Great job...stay strong...

Good idea. I don't like counting pull free days cos it was so discouraging when I had to go back to day 1 again, and again.
Wishing you well.

I understand what you are saying, trickster, but I think it is worth it. Especially when you start finding that you have gone a week, 10 days, etc. I'm having a hard time right now, so even putting down "Day 1" is a geat reward. C's sticker system is a great one, also. A low-count day is a huge step towards a n0-count day!!

How are you doing? I hope you are staying strong....Remember we are here for you.

Ooooooh OOPS! I say oops but really I am doing to the walk of shame back here.

Of course if I"ve been away, I've been pulling. Of course! I went away for a week, I had a fantastic time, and I indulged in a little pulling in that time. Whyyyyyyy do I do that? That's twice now I've been on a trip I've looked forward to for a long time, and have then pulled on the trip (where before the trip I was pf). It's the whole indulgence factor. It's a treat. Decadence. BLEH!

I'm off to put on some bandaids right now. Brb.

Mkay I'm back. OK next step is to draw up my July sticker chart. Yes I know, it's already past mid July! I may as well draw up August and September ones too while I"m at it.

Thanks so much for the support everyone. I'm back in the saddle.

Sticker charts for July, August and September drawn. July chart is on the wall! I have several stickers on there for the beginning of july so that's encouraging. A rather big gap though, too big for my liking. Gotta get some more stickers!

Good back on the charts.....Go get those stickers.
Motivation is key to stay on the path toward freedom. stay strong.

Thanks Nabby. :)

Did well yesterday afternoon until I removed my barriers in the evening. Pulled a little last night and have been pulling a little today.

Can't afford to pull a little.

I'm off to put barriers on.

Glad to hear you are back on track - me too ! I have to keep coming to this forum for support, and keep taking my supplements and using my anti itch cream for my scalp.

It is odd, isn't it... some people don't pull when they go on vacation. For you, it seems you need the stability and routine of being at home. I think I'm much the same. Plus, you don't have your chart & who wants to wear bandaids on their fingers on vacation? Keep those things up - they work for you... but maybe have a back up plan for when you go away. Wear a lot of hats, for example, or find an app for your phone that functions like a sticker chart. xo

Comfortable one piece scarves can be worn day and night if need be. Holding objects in your pulling hand helps remind you not to pull if you are doing something that causes tension.
Change up your routine a bit and see if this helps with breaking up your comfort zones of pulling.
Stay strong.