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 don't really feel like I deserve the break, but I sure as hell want it!!!
I have broken off about 5 hairs today, NAUGHTY! I think I'm actually doing it intentionally now. Ok, NO MORE STRAIGHTENING.
Are you straightening your hairs with your fingernails or something? Whenever I find my hands in my hair, playing with the coarse wonky ends, I remind myself that if I keep pulling or breaking the hairs, they're never going to be able to grow long enough for me to trim the wonky bits off. And that would keep me in this vicious cycle. You are so strong against your trich, I know you can keep your hands down.
Feel better soon!
I'm attempting to straighten the kinky hairs on my head with my fingernails, as an alternative to pulling them. But really, I'm doing almost as much damage. They often break off. This behaviour is almost as bad as pulling, it's still trich beahvior, and I really must stop it. I don't do it ALL the time, just sometimes.
Hehehe thanks tiredoftrich, it is! I forget how long it is, cos I've just been taking it day by day since day 1. It just crept up on me, kind of.
Ughhhhh I'm not really feeling better. Last night sucked sucked sucked. I slept for about 14 hours but it wasn't a good sleep. I wonder if I'll feel better for work tomorrow. SO over this. Ok, no more sooking.
I wish I could be as strong as you are/have been with my/your pf.
xoxox
I think it might be easier for me than for you, as I haven't been pulling for as many years as you have. Hmm. And you are probably stronger than me. I honestly don't know what I'll do if I start pulling again. I can't imagine it happening, but everyone always says that they have no idea why they start pulling again. It's the unknown for me. But you know what you'll do; pick yourself up and start again. You've proven yourself to be very very strong. XXX
Enjoying a nice in between vomits break, watching the simpsons.
It's my mum's birthday today and I wish I felt better so I could spend some time with her.
Been "straightening" a bit this morning, but I stop after a few seconds of it.
I forge what pf day I'm up to, can't be effed going back to the previous pg to check. 219 I think. Wow that's big!
Did you decide not to go to the trich weekend seminar thing? I think you said it was around your moms b-day. Probably good to not worry about traveling and being happy-social when you're feeling so awful. Stay strong today and and keep those hands busy!!
Yeah I decided not to go, Mum's bday plus low finances. And I'm glad I decided not to go now :)
Thanks for your advice, I think I need to wash my hair, that always eliminates those super strong urges. I really must look into organic and super cleansing shampoos. I believe my strong urges are linked to excess Malassezia on my scalp. I just don't get that "oh wow it will feel amazing if I pull this hair" feeling when I touch my hair right after I've washed it.