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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 01/06/2014

Celebration is a great way of wording it :) Thanks!

I'm 23 days pull free. On day 24. 7 days til I reach my 30 day goal.

I was very relaxed over the holiday period but now I need to get back to my responsibilities. So now I need to get back to daily exercise, daily meditation, and doing (3) nice things for myself daily. I felt anxiety for the first time in several weeks when I started thinking of all I need to do. Feeling overwhelmed is my greatest trigger I think!

confidenticandoit 01/07/2014

Sooo many urges today. I've been rather sedentary. Also it's almost that time of the month. I'm sure it's mostly due to that. Keeping my hands down.

mandapanda89 01/07/2014

I've never noticed increased urges due to hormones...either I am lucky or just haven't paid attention enough to notice the pattern. Hands down and use barriers if you need to, you can do it! You have come so far already!

confidenticandoit 01/07/2014

I still felt in control though. I wasn't struggling. Will likely get the sane urges today. I know what I need to do: exercise. Meditation. Keep my hands busy. Sensory replacement/s.

mandapanda89 01/07/2014

If you've been PF this long, you have enough tricks up your sleeve to get through those rough moments!

confidenticandoit 01/07/2014

Thanks Manda! I know I can get through it, however the thing is, if I'm more relaxed and balanced then I won't experience as many urges at all. And I believe that's really important. It's kind of in line with a lot of things that Nabby says, stress management and all that. Less risk of a "breaking point" type moment.

luleee 01/08/2014

the time of the month for me is the worst , comfort and anxious pulling.. but you know that you have gotten this far.. only a few days off 30.. and before you know it.. you'll be on day 31.. keep up the good work girl..
hands down. .. count to ten, and change your environment even if its only for a few .. get up and walk around your desk or room.. you can do it sam x

confidenticandoit 01/08/2014

Thanks luleee. Great ideas.

Well I'm 25 days pull free! 5 more til 30. I'll have to think of a celebration.

confidenticandoit 01/09/2014

26 days pf, day 27.

This is just SO much easier than when I was struggling to be one day pf. We get used to not doing it automatically so quickly.

mandapanda89 01/09/2014

Awesome! Yes, the really hard part is getting the motivation and awareness to get through those first few days. It feels amazing to reach a point where pulling is NOT the automatic response to stress. Great job! Any ideas for a reward/celebration for 30 days?

confidenticandoit 01/10/2014

Yes! However raising my hand is still often the auto response, but pulling is not.

Hmm I might organise a trip to the drive in movies as my celebration.

mandapanda89 01/10/2014

Yeah, I am the same....I am usually not even tempted to pull, but my hands are always still at my hair.

Drive in movies sounds awesome as a reward...I don't think we have any of those in the US anymore.

confidenticandoit 01/10/2014

This is a cool 50s style one complete with 50s style diner.

:)

lientje 01/10/2014

Wow congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!

Doing three nice things for yourself everyday sounds like a really good idea, maybe I should try this myself! :)

We don't have drive in movies either.. I always wondered when you're sitting in your car, how can you hear the sound of the movie properly?

confidenticandoit 01/10/2014

Thank you Lien. Right time and all that. Took a bit of hard work to get to day 2 but then it became way easier.

They give you a radio frequency and you tune into it! :)

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