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
Good point about barriers, it is definitely nice to know that it is physically impossible to pull while those barriers are on.

It sounds like you are motivated and doing well! Keep it up - you will reach your 100% PF day!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you! I will :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
So annoyed! Was pf the whole day til just before bed, when I accidentally pulled a loose one. Was really disappointed as I didn't do it on purpose. Then just now in bed I accidentally pulled another. Well 2 is still better than like 10, and it's better than 3.

So yay me, and 100% pf tomorrow.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Go for it! You've got this! Hugs! Strength, and cheers!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thaaaanks!!

Blast, emotional day and have pulled about 7 hairs. Drat. I forgot to put on my barriers this morning. Ok ok I'll put them on soon.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ok new day. I accidentally pulled a hair this morning while thinking/making a decision. Ugh such a major trigger for me. Haha. I know that once I strengthen the habit of not pulling, that kind of pulling won't happen, at least not often at all.

Barriers on. A super fun day at the computer today (no, not fun at all), so I'll need them.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep at it. Keep your hands in safe zones. For the computer, I set up a safe zone since I do a lot of research, and it is paying off (of course, it took several tries to find the best way to mark it off, and to set a bowl of texture items to play with).

You're strong, you have beautiful tresses, go for it!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Sometimes the only way for me to be PF when at the computer is to put a scarf over my hair. Use whatever barriers work for you!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Aw yeah, only pulled 2 hairs yesterday!!

Today I woke up with major urges, no fun! Normally they wait until I've sat down at the computer to set in. I washed my hair, which provides an hr-ish respite from urges (when hair is wet). I pulled 3 though, before I put my barriers on.

My triggers right now are stress, feeling pressured, fear of failure. Fun fun!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Mid, that bowl of texture items sounds like SUCH a great idea!! For real. I'm so going to have to try that. I wonder if I could create a portable one too, like different things hanging off a keyring. Thanks for the idea! :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
& thanks Manda. I tend to need barriers while at the computer too. Pity 95% of my job has to be at a computer. When I'm working in an office again rather than from home, I don't know what barriers I'll use..
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Just pulled two hairs and wasn't upset. That's no good. I valued the fleeting pleasure over the big picture.

Tsk tsk. Must focus on big picture.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Bah! Was stressing hardcore this morning, pulled 6 hairs. Barriers on now. I'm facing some of my personal demons at the moment. Ok, I'm getting my shit together to start applying for full time jobs. I'm craving a more normal, structured life. I know once I have that I'll be craving my unstructured life again but it's what is needed right now. This is truly the area of my life that I have issues with! Perfectionism.. etc etc. Fear of not being good enough. That fear then freezing me. Oh YUCK. Back to the cv :)
Community LeaderMid
Mid
A key ring works! Thank you for helping me to figure out how I could use the texture bowl in public (anxiety peaks in social situation which aims the hands towards the eyebrow, no, no!).

I hope you find your balance with work. It's so difficult to find a way to manage the creativity and the structure when we have freedom to choose. Go for it!

You have this, keep your hands moving in the outer direction!!!!
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
You are so on top of this thing. It makes you stronger.

OMG, I totally understand the job stress thing. I will be doing the same in the new year. All those pesky doubts. Squash 'em!!!!!!!!! xoxoxo
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