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
I mean to write 'me' in that above message, not us.

Ok damage is starting to occur. Crap. I know j need to be kind to myself during this time but causing damage is just going to cause me more stress. So bandaids it is. Yuck. I'll buy some this morning.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Pulled a couple this morning (loose-ish ones) but bought and put on bandaids at about midday and now I'm about 4 hrs pf. I'm going to keep them on non stop for at least the next week.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Since it seems like the next few days are going to be especially tough, the band aids are a great idea. There is nothing wrong with using barriers - they work!!! Think of it in terms of these few days possibly being the hardest you'll have to experience, and it will only get easier from there.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks Manda :) The bandaids are really helping me :) Have only pulled few hairs today and a few yesterday.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Awesome!! Keep those band aids on if they help you for now. They are just another tool to help you stay pull free...and matched with your positivity and determination, they will help you overcome urges!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep strong, keep focused on the here and now, the present!

You can do this!

Hugs and squeezes ball time!
deleted_user
deleted_user
stay strong! you did so great before and really, are still doing so great.
keep your barriers nearby, and be so happy with each success you have. you're doing fantastic!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
I hope you are doing well!!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks so much Mid, Jesden and Manda for you messages. You're the best.

It's been a very stressful and exhausting few days. The next few weeks/month is going to be really stressful too! Not as bad as the last few days though, hopefully!

The bandaids have been a great help when I've been wearing them. I wore them all day yesterday so that was great. I did manage to pull some hair though even with them on (yep it's totally possible) when I was driving to and from the airport in major traffic. Blech.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Yup, it will get easier, and you are so strong! Good job with the bandaids.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks Manda :) I shall keep repeating that! (It will get easier). Even with the bandaids, I'm still pulling a little. Shows just how stressed I am, I think. They (barriers) are for sure a life saver at the moment.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
If minimizing pulling is the best you can do for right now, that is still a good goal to have! Pulling just a little in such a stressful time is still great. And using barriers shows real dedication.
lientje
lientje
I know the feeling, I keep repeating the same thing.
Hang in there :)
hugs!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thanks for the support Manda. I know it's true and I'd say the same to anyone else. I do have to constantly battle with myself though ("ugh, failure" "No, you're doing well!")

Thanks Lien. Such a minor but major thing for us all to deal with. Hugs :)

Pulled a bit this morning before putting my bandaids on. I really ought to put a bunch in a whole lot of different locations so I can't forget.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Always keeping band aids available for whenever they might be needed is a great idea. Don't be so hard on yourself, this is a tough time and you are still doing so well. It is hard to stop those negative thoughts, but you can redirect them and remind yourself that they are irrational.
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