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 12/06/2010

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.

BooYah 08/17/2014

What a yummy sounding bath. You will be able to pick yourself up again, I have total faith in you!!!!!!!!!!

Really liked your list too, especially:

"- I feel VERY sad when I see bald patches
- I feel rather insecure when I can't cover up the damage to my hair"

UGH!

Also glad to see you quoting Claudia Miles. Good ole Claudia Miles!

confidenticandoit 08/17/2014

Thanks so much Mid! :)

And thanks Booyah. Bath was indeed great. Yep good ole claudia.

I got a 2 for yesterday :) And those hairs I pulled in bed in the morning.

Woooo!

mandapanda89 08/18/2014

A 2 is much better; good job!

confidenticandoit 08/18/2014

It totes is! Got another 2 today, but a low 2 (3 hairs) instead if a high 2 (5 hairs). I wore barriers all day and pulled the 3 with barriers on in the evening. This is stills major improvement from yesterday and the past week. Awesome. I feel confident that it's likely I'll score a zero tomorrow.

Ps, Simpsons fans, how funny is it that my iPhone autocorrected "tomorrow" to "tomorrie"? Hahahahaha.

trichdr 08/18/2014

Great job. Your attitude is inspiring. I have been fighting this for 20 years and only recently did I really get my 'fight' back. Thank you for introducing me to Claudia Miles in one of your earlier post. "Recovery is not being pull free, but the ability to tolerate a bad day after a good week, a bad 3 days after a good month". This outlook has changed how I view my journey.

confidenticandoit 08/19/2014

Thank you! Yes Claudia is amazing. She revolutionised how I approach my recovery.

stroodleblooms 08/19/2014

Hey C - I've been MIA, but I'm back from vacation and wanted to chime in - sounds like you are in a good place! // Funny about 'tomorrie'...

Have a good day!

confidenticandoit 08/19/2014

Thanks! Yeah I'm ok.

Got a 3 for yesterday, darn. I think it's pms again. Fuuuun.

confidenticandoit 08/19/2014

Oh my gosh I've already scored a 3 for today. Urges are right up there again. I can describe the feeling as "extreme agitation". I'm touching a thin area on top and it's also home to a lot of hairs with big roots. Urgh. Trigger overload. Must not touch.

stroodleblooms 08/19/2014

I know the feeling. Make a list of all of your self-care rescues!!! You likely have plenty. Put them to immediate use as though you a putting water on a new fire!! Baths, hot face wash, shower...whatever---don't wait! Don't tolerate the runaway train! You can own this and nip it fast since you are aware of the trigger feelings!!!!

confidenticandoit 08/19/2014

Thanks Stroodleblooms! My thoughts exactly, it's just DOING it. Thanks for the motivation.

confidenticandoit 08/20/2014

Yeah. I ended up pulling for another couple of hours. Not continually. I'd say my rating for today is a 5.. um maybe a 6. Then I did as the doctor suggested and had a long bath with classical music playing, and read my book. I feel great now. I'm going to watch either "when harry met sally" or "sleepless in seattle" tonight (boy is out). Whatever downloads first! And putting bandaids on :)

trichdr 08/20/2014

Nice job using your strategies...I need to follow the same advice. Great movies, which one did you end up watching?

confidenticandoit 08/20/2014

Yes they are :) I watched "when Harry met Sally". It requires a lot of practise and motivation to use your tactics when you're feeling those impulses. But I never regret it when I do.

I ended up pulling a few more hairs last night (yep with barriers on). I'm hoping today could be a zero :)

stroodleblooms 08/20/2014

Today can totally be a zero. // You did awesome self-care rescues. :) Big stars!

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