I haven't, though I do massage my shampoo and colour shampoo in, in the shower. So that's about 1 minute of massage every 3 days. I should try it the night before I wash my hair the next day. That's an interesting fact, about hot head = loose hair..

Hello, me again! Ha. I'm procrastinating something so that's why I'm here again. I was just thinking about my comment re: the goal of pf a thons being hair. I guess it's not really true that I'm doing this to deal with my emotions better, it IS all about the hair. But it is also about control. We feel powerless when we pull, and stopping gives us a real sense of achievement and power. I do love that feeling. Plus the hair. My hair is really thickening up, I think my hairdresser will make a positive comment when I see her soon. I'm noticing that two small sections are really lagging. If I keep pulling those sections out, I fear for their longevity.. Oof.

Sounds lovely, nabby. Can you come over?

Work it, C!!Like it or not, we have to stay diligent with this thing, but I think we are better for it. Love your list. I'm so glad my PMS days are behind me. I feel for you.

I can really attribute the maintenance of my latest PF to that app, Way of Life. Along with the support I get here, of course.

I think it is both possible and completely okay to want to be pull free because of regrowth AND because of psychological benefits. Of course, being PF is a reflection of our mental states...dealing with stress better makes it much easier to be PF. But being PF does not necessarily mean that we have no stress, and pulling does not necessarily mean we are dealing with stress poorly overall. It is great that you are diligent about dealing with stress well, and you are succeeding at that! I hope that makes sense...

Thanks Phobe! Yes it is a great app. I have a lot of red right now though!

Ha yes Manda, that all made sense. So much fun for us!

52/53 days pf. Engaged in foraging for loose hairs last night. The afternoon/night really is a hard time. I must buy those fiddle toys and head scarves.

Night time is so hard...I think because that is when there is the most down time. Still, you are doing great!

Afternoon/night is also the hardest time for me!
52/53 is awesome!! I love how committed and motivated you are, you're really doing great! I hope you give yourself enough credit for your achievements!

Thanks so much Manda and lien! Lien, no I'm not doing too well at rewarding myself. I'm going for a haircut today so I'll make that my reward for getting into the fifties.

If I keep my hands down today (that includes bringing them up but then bringing then back down again right away) I'm going to give myself a reward tomorrow. Maybe breakfast out at a nice place, not sure yet.

53/54 days pf but more searching for loose hairs (and finding them!) yesterday afternoon & evening. Merk. It's bad. Hence the hands down rewards attempt.

Rewards only work if you actually get them - consistently!! The haircut sounds like a perfect one. And haircuts can be so motivational, too. I never want to pull for awhile after getting a haircut because I don't want to mess up how awesome my hair looks. Enjoy your hard-earned reward!

You could very well be right about the down time thing. I think also being tired is a factor.

And yes, you're right about the rewards. Darn! That reminds me, I read an article about why pulling our hair is one of the hardest things to break. And that's because infrequently rewarded behaviour is the hardest to break. Eg the reward for us is that special feeling, and maybe the root coming out. But that doesn't happen with every hair. And could be part of why we find it so hard to stop. Interesting, huh?

My haircut was great :) So nice and relaxing, which is insane because I'm exposing my hair in all it's imperfection to many people at once! Have kept my hands down today :) I think I'll use some barriers tonight to achieve my goal, then I get a reward tomorrow!

Hm 54/55 days pf! 8 weeks coming up very soon. Then 2 months shortly after that!

My hair has almost completely filled in. To the untrained eye it appears completely filled in. It look amazing after the dye job yesterday (I HATE being so white/grey at this age!)

So NO trich behaviour yesterday :) Weeeeeeeeee!!! Reward time! :) I think a breakfast outing is in order :)

Yaaay awesome!!!

I love breakfast outings, but almost never do them! This is a great reward! Relax and enjoy! You deserve it :)

Doesn't it feel great when all thin spots are covered up? It is the ultimate reward!! I'm glad that you love your dye job - what color is it? Enjoy your breakfast reward!

Yummy, breakfast sounds so good-one of my fav meals too!

So happy that you are doing so well.

Thanks so much everyone! Manda it's a dark brown kinda burgundy. They actually effed the colour up, it was meant to be more of a deep violet (dyed over brown hair not bleached so obviously not super vibrant unless in the sun). It still looks nice though.

I pulled last night & today. Sigh. There's a major event happening in a few days, something I've been dreading for over a year now. I think it's safe today there's a link.

Going to be pf tomorrow. Putting up sticker charts showing my progress since mid dec last yr. I forget the numbers but I'm 53/56 days pf I think.

Positive & persistent, that's me :)