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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LovelyLashes 05/09/2013

I had started a pull-free-a-thon before, but despite the fact that I am supposed to continue using that one, I have decided to turn over a new leaf and start again.

I am done. I have said before that I would stop pulling for good, but never believed that I really could, and so what success I did have didn't last.

I am 5 minutes pull free.

LovelyLashes 05/09/2013

I currently have 3/4 of an eyebrow on either side. About 3 weeks ago I stopped pulling my eyelashes and they are growing really well- enough to wear mascara and curl the very tips of them. My head is currently buzzed, but covered in large bald spots in several places.

I swear tweezers are my archenemy. Today, I sat on my bathroom counter in a trance and pulled from the back of my head in clumps with tweezers. After a long time, I don't even know how long, I looked down and saw the coounter, sink, and myself covered in hair. I realized then, more strongly and clearly than ever before, that I cannot let this condition control my life. I refuse to let it get the best of me. I am stronger than the urge, and I know that if I put my mind to it, I can stop pulling for good. I know I can. I have done it with my eyelashes and my eyebrows in the past, and now I can do it with my hair. I believe in me.

LovelyLashes 05/09/2013

Oh yeah, and I threw my tweezers out the window. They landed in a bush somewhere...and I am not going to look for them. :)

I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

deleted_user 05/10/2013

Yes, you can do this- I believe in you! Stay strong and think of what else you can be doing when you feel the urge to pull. Take a brisk walk outdoors. visit a friend, go to the movies, get a big bowl of comforting soup and eat it slowly....Getting out of your comfort zones is the key to having control over the urges-doing something different to look forward to is a healthy thing to do for yourself.
Day 1....

confidenticandoit 05/27/2013

Ah, I will comment on this pf from now on!

Hehe ya to throwing your tweezers out. Good job!! I have to agree, they are the enemy.

You CAN do this. Take it easy, baby steps, and don't be hard on yourself when you slip/pull.

deleted_user 06/09/2013

hey lauren! haven't heard from you in a month. hope you've been doing well. <3

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