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
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
Almost 2 weeks now, amazing! Working at the computer without pulling be a challenge, but you are aware of it and will prepared to prevent it from happening - especially now that the automatic pulling has stopped.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
I feel like that's the time when I really need barriers. Just so hard to find a barrier that doesn't stand out as weird in front of other people.

At the very end of day 14. Yay!
deleted_user
deleted_user
AHHHH 2 weeks!!!! :) :) :) :)
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Do you usually put band aids on all your fingers when you use them as barriers? If you only put them on a few fingers, that seems pretty discreet as a barrier. I have told people in the past that I used them to stop myself from biting my nails.

2 weeks, great job!
deleted_user
deleted_user
14 Days!!!!

I've been putting a hair claw clip gently on my finger to keep awareness high when I watch a movie or reading- I find that this has been beneficial for me. If one finger can't work this is a plus...

I know you need your fingers for typing but I wonder if you use rubber-finger-pads on one finger if this would help?
Stay strong....
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hehe j, yes!!

Manda I only put them on my thumbs. Yes it's subtle but if it's every day it's really not.

Nabby, yes I really do need to try those rubber finger tips. Thank you :)

Well I'm 15 days pf! It's 2.30 pm of day 16 :) I struggled a bit last night but I just knew I couldn't pull. The trigger was tiredness (up til 4am aargh! Only for a good friend).
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
I get what you are saying about the band aids not being subtle if it is a common thing, but I doubt anyone would think too much of it, especially if they are only on your thumbs. You are doing great!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Maybe I'm just overly concerned with how I'm perceived in a professional capacity.

Thanks :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
16 days pull free!

Day 17.

Pretty sure I'm feeling urges due to needing to wash my hair. Will get right on that!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Wash the hair, love the hair, be gentle with the hair! Yes, those rubber finger tips are wonderful. I will be using them on the thumb that seems to be my trigger after it heals.

Go for it, you can do this! Day 17 WOW!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
17 days pf. On day 18!

Thanks mid :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
18 days pull free, on day 19.

Resisting urges, it's not too hard. Keeping my hands out of my hair.

Really aiming for 21 days pf, 3 days to go.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
19 days pull free, on day 20! Eeee!
deleted_user
deleted_user
AAAAH are you serious??? keep it going! :) so happy for you! sending congratulatory hugs your way! :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Haha thanks j!!! I really liked your comment :) Thanks so much.
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