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.
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Keep at it! You got this!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Your trip sounds amazing! Where are you thinking of going in Asia?
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hey Manda, not sure yet. Southeast Asia though, due to budget and proximity. It's still 9 months away. So maybe the traditional backpacker trail. Or maybe living in Thailand for a few months. Or maybe Ubud in Bali.

In Trich related news, I had another good day yesterday! I was pull free actually. It's crazy because it was actually a really stressful day for a while. The magic of barriers. 4 good days in December so far and 1 bad. Woot!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
So my last post was on Sunday morning. That day and Monday were "bad" days trich wise. I didn't wear barriers the whole day either day and that was definitely my downfall. I think I definitely choose not to wear barriers some days because I want to pull. Often it's pretty subconscious (this desire).

Today (Monday) I have been wearing bandaids and so far it's been a good day. 7pm now.
MrsKolo
MrsKolo
Good vibes....you know your pf is 454 pages long? That's some hard work girl! You keep going x
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Ha yeah it's pretty huge. I should maybe trim it a bit. Thanks mrs k!
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You do this! Hurrah for those good moments! Keep at it!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Thank you :) Hmm I haven't had a good day since last Saturday (it's saturday today). Today will be a good one!
luleee
luleee
stick those bandaids on girl :)
we are with you x
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Keep at it, we know this is a battle every single day! I'm back on the z-pak again...and ear drops and cough syrup. The doc said it was php, because my ear and throat were good. I feel better after putting the ear drops in and taking the cough syrup. The eyebrow even feels better. (I know, I know, but I can admit here without feeling foolish).

You have this! You are doing it! Hurrah!
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Oops, several weeks have passed. Pulling wise I've been up and down, a mixture of good and not so good days. It's stressful time for me.

I'm hating having to wear my hair up and behind a thick headband all the time. :(
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Be strong, you do what it takes to make it happen. Be glad you can wear your hair behind a thick headband.

Smile, shake it off, keep going!
Trickster2011
Trickster2011
At least it is only one area you need to cover. Have faith in yourself that you can grow your hair back. You can do it. Just keep coming to the forum for support.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
There's actually 3 major areas, and they are all large. There's no way I could wear my hair down at the moment (without it being majorly noticeable). And even with it up it's noticeable.

Thanks for the support you two :)

I'm trying, though I could enforce barriers more often.
luleee
luleee
try to imagine us all there with you , holding your hand when it wants to go up .. you guys have helped me so much .. and we all know u have it in you... you rock !
chin up ! x
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