Oops I just saw your comment Lien, thanks so much :)

Thanks j!

48 days pf. Didn't indulge in any trich behaviour (searching for loose hairs) at all yesterday until last night when I couldn't sleep and it was 4am. Bah. Was only for a couple of minutes but boo. I'll keep trying :)

Ah yes, "The Behavior". I know all too well what you mean, but for some reason, I have hardly gone there at all during this pf. I wish I could tell you how I'm doing it. There is a calmness in my hands and arms. Try saying, "heavy hands, heavy arms".

Good tip Phoebe, thanks :) I've tried staying "my hands are still". The first day of my pf was very hard, the next 20 days were a cinch. Then weeks 4, 5 and now 6 have been trying. It's like the urge is pent up. The thing is, I know what to do, but I'm not doing it (exercise, meditation). Why self sabotage? It is just laziness? Now I think about it I am doing some things right, like doing nice things for myself, and I'm starting to eat much better again. So I just have to start walking again every morning and try to meditate more.

I read this thread right after posting that I always self-sabotage my PF streak after a big milestone. I have wondered before if it is some kind of self punishment or refusal to allow myself to succeed. There could be a ton of different motivations for that behavior that could easily vary from person to person, but I wonder if others do this also? Self sabotage right around the time of reaching a goal?

Regardless, trich seems to go in cycles of being really difficult and then out of nowhere, pretty manageable to control. You are doing well and staying committed - just hang on until it starts to feel easier again. It will!!

Yes, I think the combination of Exercise, Nutrition, Relaxation techniques, and Supplements (especially adaptogens)- are helpful in combating the stress physically and mentally to our sensitive bodies. Because we are 'feelers' we need to take extra care of ourselves through different therapies that work for us.
Understanding what you need and making a daily schedule to do these things will help with the tension that so often plagues us.
Hugs...Be proud of your accomplishments!

I wonder about that too Manda! I've definitely sabotaged after achieving major goals. It drives me crazy thinking about it sometimes!

Thanks Nabby. A daily schedule sounds good. And thanks, I am proud.

I think I definitely crossed the line this evening, pulling wise. Tomorrow I'll be 49/50 days pf. If I'm pf tomorrow I'm still going to give myself the planned reward in the afternoon/evening. Not beating myself up, just continuing on!

I know what you mean, C. I know how great I feel after a good walk or swim, but I just haven't been getting out there as often, lately. Same goes for meditation. I think we have to trick ourselves into doing these things. Play into the obsessive sides of our nature and go on auto-pilot, so that it just becomes part of our day.

I am having milestone issues, myself. Today is 30, and I want to pull like crazy. Such delicate beasts, are we.

Nice to know that others understand.

I feel so stupid. I just realised this past week I've been struggling so hard because of PMS! DERP! I seriously cant believe i didnt realise. I think when we are AWARE of what's triggering us we are more likely to resist. And yesterday, when I succumbed, it was not only the first (painful) day of my period, it was an extremely stressful and emotionally draining day. I pulled a few at the end of the day when I was relaxing and still in pain with some wine on the lounge. Trigger, trigger, trigger, trigger, bam, bam, bam!

Feeling much better today. Best not to think of all the crap I need to do, and just do it.

Good idea Phoebe, by working what we need to do into our obsessive side. I shall start using that way of life app again!

Where's my peeps at?! Hehe. Well I'm 50/51 days pf. I dud engage in trich behaviour last night though. Searching for loose hairs. Oof. I did do some good things yesterday though. I went for a walk! And crossed some yucky things off my to do list! I'm using the way of life app again :)

Today is a brand new day, and I realised last night that I have knowledge of how to be pull free yet I use hardly any of my tips. So today I'm going to try them ALL and see what happens! These are my tips btw (you guys must know they're always evolving):
1. Knowledge
2. Acceptance
3. Awareness
4. Replacements, distractions, barriers & surfing
5. Support
6. Staying motivated with goals & rewards
7. Reduce stress
8. Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep
9. Work on emotional self & commitment to self
10. Be positive and persistent about being pf

50 / 51 days PF is still AMAZING and you should be so proud of your progress!! As Phoebe just posted on my thread, it is really all about regrowth - the PF count is just a tool to allow regrowth to happen. Since you have such a great list of ways to beat the urges and are committed to using it, one day of a slip up doesn't mean a thing in the long run. Enjoy your reward, you deserve it!!

Thanks Manda! Being on day 51 pf of 52 days is so much more motivating than being on day 1! Purity is one thing but we need to stay encouraged.

I know what you and Phoebe mean re: regrowth, but I don't feel that hold true to people who can't regrow sections of their hair. I like to think I'm doing this to function better. By working through my emotions rather than pulling I'm becoming a more whole and healthy person.

Thanks again. Reward.. Um yeah better get around to that!

Continuing to do well after my slip up :) Going to bed. This is a difficult time for me lately. I'm going to buy 3 cool bowls and fill each one with a head scarf (beanie in winter), hair brush, hand cream, cush ball, fiddle toy, small sketch book, pencil & pen, bandaids, and flash cards with motivational quotes/sayings and visualisations on them. I'll put one bowl beside my bed, one on the coffee table in the tv room, and one on my desk. Having barriers, distractions & replacements there at the ready will be great. Will heighten awareness too! I got this idea from mid.

I'm 51/52 days pf!

I'm aiming for 56/56 days pf (8 wks).

Then my next goal is 60/61 days!!

Have you tried massage? Soothe your scalp with Sesame oil. Stress collects in the head as heat, or what Ayurveda calls pitta. When the head is hot, the hair roots become unstable, and hair easily falls out when pulled even slightly.
To cool the head, massage the scalp with sesame oil this will lubricate the scalp and surrounding skin and will relieve tension. If you keep the head and body moist the hair will grow. The massage releases tension and increases circulation in the scalp, which is helpful for new growth.
With two teaspoons of oil, start massaging with fingertips at the occiput, the bony ridge at the back of the head above the neck. Massage forward in firm circles and zigzags. Massage your entire scalp, and be gentle rather than vigorous if your scalp is tight.
Urge the scalp to move over the skull, the more you work the scalp, the more it will loosen. You can do the massage for as long and as often as you like.

Barriers...Great ideas....Sound like you are on the right track, keep up the good work. ;)