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 think we've all had those dreams and they are horrible! but when ur ha ving urges remember how horrible u felt during the dream and u were pulling. Maybe that will help?! Best of luck to ya!
Taiwan ooh! Do you live there? I should probably know from your profile thing. But I can't understand the abbreviations for countries... Oops. I was drinking cider, then I had a cocktail. Then I was drinking wine. Wow, paid for it this morning... Ouch. I agree that having lots of beautiful hair, letting people touch it without squirming, being able to swim at the beach with it out and let it dry in the sun without freaking out, and hearing compliments again is TOTALLY worth the constant vigilance.
It is a self portrait but I took liberties. I'm actually olive skinned and tanned. Though I do like cute dresses and always wear my hair up in a bun. And my head isn't that big!! Hug hug hug
Thanks Poohm! Yes remembering the dream definitely helps in staying strong. Right now I'm finding it pretty easy.. I know that evil times will sneak up on me! xo
11 days pull free! Day 12.
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I've had them. Maybe we have nightly urges?
When I was pregnant I dreamed about giving birth. Is the brain training us ? Warning us?
Ok. Love.
XOXOXO
Oooh i like cider. Have you tried hunter's dry ? It's south african cider. Yumm. They might have it there since they have it here too.
Dreams are good. Maybe if we pull in our dream, we wont in real life.
HUGS
Take a hard brush and give your scalp a special treatment.
HUGS
No i haven't tried that cider. Dont know if i can find it here. I'll look!!
GOOD LUCK ON UR PF!! ALMOST DAY 14!! WOOHOOO. YOU WILL MAKE IT!!
HUGS
I dream about pulling as well & sometimes can't tell if it was a dream or real. Right now, my dreams are so nasty every night: abandonment, rejection, no being able to operate a cell phone. Really. Over & over again. I have to give myself pep talks before I fall asleep to try to prevent them. What's up with that?
ZAF? I'm still at RSA. I have friends who used to live there.
I LOVE the illustration!!! You are talented. I wish I could do one of myself - as a mermaid with glasses, knitting my long hair.
Congrats on Day 13!!!! You are doing so well. HUGS.
Sure Phoebe, throw them at me! I think I've read quite a few before. Thanks so much for the compliment :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the image you painted in my mind of yourself. If I can find the time I'm going to do it for you.
Thanks lunab :) I'm so proud but so wary....... Which is a good thing. I think in the past if I didn't pull for a while I'd stop thinking about it and that's when it'd start up again.
HUGS HUGS HUGS
Oh and I bought a supplement today called 'Hair food plus' by totally natural. It contains biotin and inositol, and a few other vitamins. Apparently it takes 3 months to work. (It's meant to promote growth and strength in hair and nails) But the woman in the health foods store told me that it's a best seller. Hmmmmm fingers crossed!