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 12/06/2010

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.

confidenticandoit 10/03/2013

Thanks lien!

I pulled at least 20 yesterday. Ack.

K let's go!

Mid 10/04/2013

Come on, strength, come on, we got you, we can move you, we will rock you!

Hugs, and best wishes!

Phoebe13 10/04/2013

Surf, baby, you are in Aus, after all.

You CAN do this!!! Break the link. Awareness. Barriers. Commitment. 3 little words. xo

lientje 10/04/2013

Take a fresh start and maybe just try to stay under 5 accidental hairs per day, you have to see what works best for you :)
You can do this girl!! I believe in you :)
hugs!

confidenticandoit 10/04/2013

Thanks thanks thanks. I'm not trying hard enough. Have already pulled 10 today.

Breathe...

Yep abcd's! I've got A, and S. Need to work on my B C and D!

Phoebe13 10/05/2013

I'm doing "mannequin arm" today. Sitting here at the computer, keeping my right hand busy with the mouse. Left arm is dead weight, hand on lap.

lientje 10/05/2013

Don't stop trying, because suddenly you'll have a good day and find the extra motivation to put your hand down :)
One day at a time :)

Mid 10/06/2013

Keep at it, you got this, stay strong, stay strong!!!!

confidenticandoit 10/06/2013

Hm good tactic Phoebe. What would we label that? A distraction?

Thanks lien and mid :)

I'm trying harder today. Going to keep at it.

lientje 10/07/2013

I'm trying harder with you :) we can do this!

Phoebe13 10/07/2013

I think of it as a Barrier....

confidenticandoit 10/07/2013

Phoebe - hmm ok.

Cool lien!

Hm I thiink I did better yesterday. I will continue to try harder today. Need to make a new sticker chart!

mandapanda89 10/11/2013

Any amount of progress is an accomplishment. Make that sticker chart and give some kind of visual reward for any progress...like less than 5 hairs per day or whatever goal you think is attainable right now.

luleee 10/14/2013

sam, apologies for my lack of support.. but i am so glad to see that you are still here and as determined as ever..
I hope you are having a good pull free day.. thinking of you !! xx

confidenticandoit 10/16/2013

Good idea manda! I will do that. Thanks :)

No problem luleee. I am not so determined, but I"m trying to be! xo

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