12 "good" days out of 35. Well, at least I've had those 12!

12 out of 35 is close to half! I'm glad the Way of Life app is helping! I've abandoned it for now because being PF is not quite attainable at the moment...but I like your system of tracking good days instead of totally PF days!

Thanks so much for your comment Manda, it brought me back to this group today. I've been meaning to log on for ages... Well my rating is now 12 out of 47.. I have had two weeks of no good days. The first week was hormonal related I'm sure. The second was emotion related and possibly diet. It's a pretty difficult time for me, still, so that's definitely contributing to my pulling a lot. I'm sorry to hear that PF isn't attainable to you right now, hey, maybe you could give my system a go! It provides encouragement, which is very helpful.

No more good days yet, but today it's possible. I'm currently sitting on a 4, so if I manage to not pull any more today, or maybe just one more, then it will be a "good" day.

Just been reading this thread and feel inspired to try and break my habit with the good days count, plus way of life app! Thanks for your tips ladies, hope you're doing ok <3

Just logged in for the first time since the site change. Humph!

Well apparently it's been a month since I last listed and trich wise I haven't been doing well. There's lot of stuff going on and of course I'm pulling to regulate my emotions. Oh im back in Australia by the way! I'm going on a 10 day meditation thing soon so perhaps that will help me start to break the link.

And there you go, it's been another month! I'd really like to start taking a more active role in my recovery again. I'm happier when I don't pull, even though it takes a lot of energy and effort. This can be applied to a lot of things in life - the things that are good for me and make me feel good aren't always easy, and they often require commitment and consistency.

I woke up this morning determined to not pull today. I've pulled 14 hairs, all subconscious. It's 2:30pm FYI. I think I'm doing pretty well! When I pulled my first hair this morning it took me maybe a minute or more to even realise. I'm sharpening my awareness..

The next day I pulled 16, though just in the afternoon and evening rather than over the whole day like the previous day.

And yesterday I pulled 24. 24 hairs is my max amount for a rating of 4, which is my maximum "good" rating at the moment.

Today I've pulled about 10 (it's 4pm).

Hi C. Checking back in. Wow, this new format takes some getting used to for us old farts!!! How are you??

Haha, it'd be easier to get used to if it worked better with how our threads are set up. It sure does take some getting used to.

I'm ok! I've been having intense pulling binges every day lately which is obviously rather alarming. I've noticed that I've been trying to fulfil my emotional needs with tv binges and sugar binges, and I guess pulling binges too. I know that being strict about meditating twice a day and doing yoga three times a week will help a lot. And doing some painting too.

Yup, all that stuff helps. I manage to start each day with stretching exercises that aren't quite yoga, but are a good routine. Still ignoring my meditation reminder, but at least I think about it. Let's both try to get back on track. I know the sugar doesn't help. Keep those hands out of your hair when watching tv

Ack. This new format sucks!! I wanted to say, I'm still knitting and it really helps.

Hi Phoebe :) Morning stretching is great. I love stretching :) At the moment I've been going for a morning walk. My meditating is spotty, as I'm currently researching the best method of meditation for me, and I have a tendency to delay starting unless all conditions are perfect. I need to just meditate every day, even if it's just focusing on my breath, because just that provides a huge amount of relaxation.

Sugar certainly doesn't help. I have been meaning to do a "sugar free" type thing, but then I decided abstinence wasn't for me and I'd prefer moderation. But right now I think abstinence is what will be most helpful. Probably my greatest trigger is reading and stressing, which I'm doing a lot of lately. I kept my hair up with a headband on when I was reading in bed last night and that helped a lot.

When I said "probably mu greatest trigger is reading and stressing", that was in regard to pulling and nothing to do with sugar. Though they are all linked.