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.
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.
Two days pull free.
I pulled 5 yesterday - score of 3 and a smiley face.
6 so far today! And it's only 10:30am. For the past week I've only pulled accidentally and in the afternoon/evening. Yes of COURSE I was feeling negatively towards myself at the time. I pull due to negative emotions.
And I agree that sam's spunk is sooooooo inspiring! :) I know it has kept me from giving up on myself!
Sorry to hear that you're sick and feeling negative about yourself : ( remember we think you're awesome!
You will bOunce back! As Claudia says sometimes there will be days that are 5s or 6s or even 8s or 9s. Consistency over time...
Hey I just created a new group here on DS! It's called Trich and Skin Pricking Recovery. I'm not leaving this group NO WAY. But I thought it'd be a helpful group for all of those people who are on the path to recovery, but who don't necessarily think pull free or sequential pull free days are the way to go. Or perhaps that is just not attainable to them right now. You can create a "Recovery Thread" (ha yes I credited CrzyChick cos I totally stole the idea from "pull-free-a-thons" where you write down how you're doing, what you're trying, your good days, your bad days. Quite similar to here, yes, but I think/hope quite a few people will appreciate the difference. Check it out, if you like! I still have to add more info (in the news section), and I'm going to add lots of trich quotes about recovery in the images section from different trich experts.
I can't lie, I'm super happy to report that I pulled zero hairs today! I just drew a smiley face with sunnies on my chart.