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
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
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 :)
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
2 hairs before bandaids isn't bad at all :)
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
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.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You can do this, you can, you can!!!! Stay strong!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
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 :)
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
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.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hmm I see. Well I've been a bad pony! No bandaids and lots of binging. I'll put them on now :(
Community LeaderMid
Mid
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!
lientje
lientje
As long as you're trying, you're making progress :)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
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!
BooYah
BooYah
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!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ha, dork! I'm in Austraaaaaaaaalia remember? I'm on the east coast too ;)
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
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.
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
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.
lientje
lientje
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! :)
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