Phoebe yes. Exactly exactly exactly!!! So lucky to have your comments. You know me, you know what to suggest. Well as it happens I am unexpectedly having to stay withmy mother for a week to look after her. I brought my sticker chart up with me and have it on the wall in the room I'm staying in :) I have been wearing bandaids. I was completely of yesterday and put a happy face sticker and star sticker on my chart. I just pulled three hairs then (yeah even with my bandaids..) so I'll only get a smiley face and no star for today.

Thanks for the advice nabby. I was thinking of loud jangly bangles as a reminder..

*pf not of. I swear autocorrect daily raises my blood pressure.

Was quite good today but garsh ruined my chances of a sticker this evening. I even had bandaids on!!

Try again tomorrow :) oh yes and for the rest of tonight. I'd like to report back when i go to bed with a score of zero more hairs pulled.

"garsh"???? more auto-correct??

keep up the good fight. You are a warrior....

Haha actually garsh is not an autocorrect, in fact when I type it in autocorrect tries to change it to "garish". It's kind of a version of "gosh", just pronounced in a funny way. Not sure where I got it from...

Uh I guess I didn't update last night. I did pull a few more. Darn. I'm out on an (not so fun) adventure today and forgot my bandaids! Must. Use. Willpower!

Thanks Phoebe. I can do better..

I get it. Sort of like "shite"

Breathe it out!!! xo

Have you tried Aromatherapy? The sense of smell has a direct connection to the part of the brain that regulates mood- the limbic system. The power of aroma is evident in the way it can deeply affect emotions and conjure up memories.
Aromatherapy is based on the healing properties of plants from which highly concentrated aromatic oils are extracted. Essential lois can be used and enjoyed in one of two ways: you can inhale them or rub then into your skin. When inhaled, the vapors of the oils are carried via the bloodstream to the nervous system and to the parts of the brain that stimulate the release of neurotransmitters. When essential oils are massaged into the skin the results are the same. For a quick and easy way to unwind put a few drops on your pillow and rest your head there for a few minutes. Or put a few drops into a hot bath, lower yourself into the fragrant water, and for a short while, shut off the world.
Great calming essential oils to try: Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Hops, Valerian, Vetiver, Clary sage.
By massaging a couple of drops of Lavender on your scalp before bed, will help soothe any swelling and the aroma will calm you. You can mix Lavender and Geranium for a nice relaxing bath, and you can use Rosemary essential oil with or without Lavender in the morning on the scalp for growth stimulation.
Stay strong....Hugs.

* oils.
Essential oils.

Haha yes Phoebe! Breathing in..... And out.........

Thanks nabby! A fountain of knowledge as always :) That's a great idea.

Ughhhhhh I feel slightly out if control at the moment! Not good. Breathe. Distract. Barriers. Breathe. Focus. Remember WHY I'm doing this. I'm stressed. STRESS! Breathe.... Argh.

Yes. We do it for love & because we must. Remember, mothers can push your buttons because they installed them. And that is when things are "normal" Heavy hands. Calm, lovely, heavy hands. ABCD Breathe into the urge. Surf it away. Break the link. xoxoxox

Actually I meant "why I'm doing this" as "why I'm trying to be pull free". But I get why you thought I meant that. This week has actually been ok, my mum has been on her best behavior. But it's only a week after all...

Yes breathe... After posting earlier tonight I was very good. I put my hood on my jumper up and resisted and resisted. Then..... I lurked on my phone for hours and hours, and stayed up like 4 hrs later than I should have (ah yeah I'm STILL on my phone!) and I pulled heaps. Urgh. I think.. that being on my phone really causes me to experience intense urges. I must try NOT being on my phone.

Ack. Tomorrow is a new day to try again. I dud gave many moments/hrs of success today so I can be proud of that.

Well have been doing very well today! I wore/am wearing bandaids and also have been very conscious of keeping my hands down. I accidentally pulled 1 this morning. And about 4-5 subconsciously tonight. But really, I'm so proud of how I've done today :)

Must keep it up til I go to bed.

I pulled two more last night and I knew it was time for me to go to bed. I didn't binge though!

I'm aiming for pull free today but I'd be happy with a max of 3 hairs pulled.

Good for not binging. I am really remembering how that boomerangs on you. Keep up the good work. Eventually your hands will forget to go up there.

Stay strong. Be aware of where your hands are,
Day one...