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.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
5pm and I'm still pf...

Just breathe ..
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
7pm and still pf....
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
9pm and still pf. Definitely in the danger zone. Will be tired soon, and I'm watching tv.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Almost one day PF - you can make it!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Aw thanks Manda! So bummed, about hald an hr ago I pulled one hair! Not on purpose. Must admit I was super disappointed. But I'm trying to just breathe and move on. One hair is still a great achievement, especially considering what my tally has been lately.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Guess what the trigger was? Stress!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Confident, I can sense "stress" now. I wish you happy calming thoughts and easy breathing to keep your hands busy elsewhere. When I watch television now, I keep a ball of yarn to play with, the different texture basket to touch, a glass of water, and a pen and paper to doodle on. It works. I keep these beside the computer as well.
Hang in there, you can do this! You've got it!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks mid. It pops up quite a lot, stress. I do my best to calm myself down with deep breathing, meditating, exercise, and keeping busy. I've started painting while watching tv :) ok I've done it once but it was great. Thanks for the tips and support! Those are great ideas.

Well I only pulled one hair yesterday!

I need lots of calming thoughts today, ha.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Only one hair in a day is great! You are getting closer and closer to reaching your goal of a totally PF day.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks Manda! I know I can do it.

Pf so far today.. 7:30pm.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
I did it!! 1 day pull FREE!

Ok I have to be very aware today. We'll see.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
YES!!!!! Great job!!! Celebrate your success, you've worked hard for it!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I agree! Hurrah! One day! Shouts from top of mountain, and rainbows of cheers!

Keep at it!

Hugs!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hehe thanks! Your lovely comment was a great reward :) My husband said he'd give me a reward if I could make it to two days.

I'm trying to just stay calm.

So weird how Phoebe's comment "maybe you're trying too hard" was a kind of turning point for me. All I needed was to chill out. It's all coming back to me now, how important deep breathing was during my first big pull free.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Oh just saw your comment mid! Thanks so much! Praise is the greatest reward, hehe.
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