Yep true. It's a constant work in process isn't it?! I pulled 2 hairs this morning before bandaids. I've got a feeling I'll do well today :)

2 hairs before bandaids isn't bad at all :)

Dang, I posted yesterday, but it never got here.

You can do it!!! Yes, it certainly is a work in progress. And we will PROGRESS.

You can do this, you can, you can!!!! Stay strong!

Hehe it's not Manda. But a bunch of hairs after bandaids is. Gosh they're so UNHYGENIC. I have to take them off then put new ones back on again straight away. That's what I struggle with and that's when I pull. Keeping on keeping on. Thanks Phoebe, yesss :) And Mid :)

Yeah, that was my problem with bandaids as barriers, too. You have to change them constantly. That's why I carried medical tape with me all the time when I was using them as barriers awhile ago...quicker to change midday.

Hmm I see. Well I've been a bad pony! No bandaids and lots of binging. I'll put them on now :(

Whatever it takes, keep at it! You have helped me, and so here is my cheer of support for you! Go, wave, and ride the urge to the shore! I know, it still needs a bit of polishing, you've got this!

As long as you're trying, you're making progress :)

Thanks Mid! :)I appreciate it.

Thanks Lien, yes that's right!

Well I'm feeling pretty good because I've only pulled 1 hair today and it's 2:30pm. I put my bandaids on first thing, go me. Rawwwr!

YAAAY that's so funny you are in the middle of your day and I am logging in before going to bed LOL. East coast represent!

Ha, dork! I'm in Austraaaaaaaaalia remember? I'm on the east coast too ;)

AAAAAAAAARGH. Stressful night (working & failing). My bandaids were off as I went for a shower after I went for a run (first one in months) and I had no more. Pulled quite a bit. I feel so gross. It's a horrible mix of crawling scalp, knowing I"ve done a bit of damage and it will just keep adding up, shame, regret.

Going to meditate and then read for a bit to calm down.

One positive thing you can take from this frustration is knowing that the bandaids definitely work. Maybe you can think of how to be extra vigilant about always having them available.

It is so frustrating when you pull enough to cause damage. It sucks. But shame and regret are only going to trigger more stress...it is much easier said than done, but try to direct that energy into motivating yourself to relieve stress and be pull free. Meditation sounds like a great idea. Above all, realize that you are going through a really rough time and that pulling as a result of that doesn't make you weak or anything else. It just means that your body is having its natural reaction to stress and you are trying your best to control it.

I agree with Manda! And I like how you (Manda) put "It just means that your body is having its natural reaction to stress and you are trying your best to control it." So true and motivating! :)