Are you kidding me with the wine? Alcohol in Australia is SO EXPENSIVE! A nice bottle of wine here is minimum $20. Whereas in Greece or France it's like 3 Euros. But yes, copy away :)

You're right about not obsessing about problem areas. I'm quite good at that actually, I only looked today because I was checking out how my dye job went (er, not great, feck, damn grey!) I usually put dermatch in my wet hair without using a mirror and then don't look at it til it's dry. I do need to be more accepting though. Thanks :) And yes, thank goodness for those products. I think I actually said that to myself today as I was applying it.

wow looks great!!! awesome plan. you can do this! my side part keeps moving more and more to the side to cover up my problem areas, so i get that
t'll grow in and look beautiful! and know that you're beautiful hair or not :) not let yourself see the bald spots, just the the potential for growth! :)
stay strong! you have a great plan and a great outlook and new motivation
so proud of you!

Thanks very much J for your comment :)

I did make one day pull free, in my terms. I subconsciously pulled a few very loose hairs out (boo robo arm) But I also resisted pulling many hairs. And I resisted playing with my hair a lot. Tightening up the restrictions today, I must try to stamp out the automatic plucking motion.

Nice wine tonight! :)

Day 2.

Your reward plan looks so motivating. That area of my hair used to be a huge problem area for me during high school years...somehow it switched later on, but it is a frustrating place to have thin spots. Day 2 is great, and enjoy your wine!!

Really?????? I thought wine in Australia was super affordable and delicious!! I definitely remember a friend from Sydney used to tell me stories about it! Ha ha ha ha, maybe I am totally remembering it wrong!

Congratulations on day one! IT IS THE TOUGHEST DAY!

Truly really. Australia is an expensive country to live in (Sydney is one of the most expensive places in the world to live) and alcohol is no exception. I have had overseas visitors refuse to buy alcohol while visiting because it's too expensive. I'm not sure about the prices in America but even in the UK it's much cheaper than here. Food, books, clothes and cosmetics also. Thanks for the congrats!!

They do Manda! Ah, that area has always been my problem area. It's always a pain when the different areas join up though. Thanks, looking forward to the wine tonight :)

Day 2 is going ok, but I have been pulling some loose hairs unconsciously.. I've resisted a lot though, and have kept my hands down a lot. I know with practice comes increased awareness, so.. If this is still happening tomorrow I'll start my count over. Ok?

Ok so I ended up not counting yesterday as pf. Cos it wasn't. Anyway, enjoyed my 1 day pf reward last night, and I'm on day 1 again today. Does this mean I get my day 1 rewards again? Hahaha.

Ha ha ha ha I think you should get a different reward! Variety for rewards, YAY!

But if you really want nice wine again that's cool too!

I have promised myself a nice bottle of wine tonight if I make it through pull free! AHHH! HOPE I MAKE IT !

when it comes rewarding myself, I have learned to go ahead and enjoy the reward for the fact that I have worked with the project that is being rewarded. I've been able to make it easier on my thinking by doing it this way. Wine is cheap here and can be expensive, depending on what you desire. We have the boxed wine, the cheap gallon wine, and then the bottled (fancier bottles cost more). Lots of people grow their grape for their wines.
I say go for the appreciation. Sometimes, we are so hard on ourselves that we take it out on our sensitive scalps, and we need to appreciate the effort we make in managing the entire project, not just the tug part. That tug goes in all directions.
Best wishes!
You can do this!

It sounds like the rewards are keeping you motivated! Keep it up!

Wine in Canada is ridiculously expensive as well, compared to the US. I find you get the best value up there from Argentinian wines.
Man, you are undertaking such a huge job, with so much responsibility. Pat yourself on the back!!!! Accept help wherever you can.
Do your best with the PF. Persevere, but don't drive yourself crazy. I'm going for small tins, and not being too bummed when I slip up, as long as I jump back on the wagon right away. HUGS

Small tins??? No idea what I meant.

Small tins??? No idea what I meant.

Thanks booyah! I so should have thought of a reward but I didn't! And slipped. For 4 days. Feck. Need rewards!

Thanks Mid, interesting advice.

Thank you Manda!

Haha small tins indeed Phoebe :) Thank you for your kind words, I am patting myself on back and accepting help when I can. Even asking for it! Back on the wagon right away, yes indeed. I have to consistently work at that.

Have been feeling a lot of grief and sadness lately. Is good to acknowledge it. My therapist helped me to see that today, she helps a lot. Accidentally pulled one hair today (it's midday) but I'm getting a reward if I'm otherwise pf today. Umm. Fancy stickers for my chart. My naked naked chart.

Start a new chart as soon as you get a pull free day so you can start off the chart on a positive note :)