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.
I know we all get so down on ourselves when we have told ourselves we will NOT pull but then even against our best intentions we do. When that happens we say the hell with it and instead of stopping with the few we pulled we go on because we feel we have already failed.
That has always been my catch in the past. But since finding out about Trich and searching the web high and low I armed myself with tricks and toys. There is a list as long as my arm. What what you eat (post on that in the advice area someone else put up there). Get regular sleep. Keep around others. Try hobbies, crafts to keep your hands busy. Hats, gloves, band aids.
I'm not a big one for meds, one because I've never read of any that really worked and too many stories of ppl saying that had bad reactions and pulled more. As to therapy that is up to the person. Some go to it for other problems so why not add Trich. That is my case, just another label.
I do like the thought of the reward system. It works no matter the age of the puller. You set a short goal at first even if it's just 1 day. The reward would be something small. For a child a trip to get an ice cream cone alone with a parent, that works good if its a large family, gives the child 1 on 1 time. Older ones treat yourself to an hour long bubble bath with candles and a book.. Whatever, you make it what YOU want. With each goal accomplished you set a new one (2 days) with a new reward. Some find it helpful esp when you get to the 1 week or more goal to find a picture of the reward (new pair of jeans) and tape it up where you will see it often (not near a mirror) to encourage you to keep going. The rewards don't have to involve monetary items if you are on a budget, get creative.
Like another post on here, it seems that just one day it will Click in your head and it's like WOW!. I'm gonna take control of this. Try the methods till you find the one that works for YOU, just keep trying is the main thing. No matter which road you need to follow, whether it includes the meds and therapy it doesn't matter. It's the finish line. See you all there. We'll have the most beautiful shiny hair and makeup free glowing faces anyone has ever seen!!!!
That has always been my catch in the past. But since finding out about Trich and searching the web high and low I armed myself with tricks and toys. There is a list as long as my arm. What what you eat (post on that in the advice area someone else put up there). Get regular sleep. Keep around others. Try hobbies, crafts to keep your hands busy. Hats, gloves, band aids.
I'm not a big one for meds, one because I've never read of any that really worked and too many stories of ppl saying that had bad reactions and pulled more. As to therapy that is up to the person. Some go to it for other problems so why not add Trich. That is my case, just another label.
I do like the thought of the reward system. It works no matter the age of the puller. You set a short goal at first even if it's just 1 day. The reward would be something small. For a child a trip to get an ice cream cone alone with a parent, that works good if its a large family, gives the child 1 on 1 time. Older ones treat yourself to an hour long bubble bath with candles and a book.. Whatever, you make it what YOU want. With each goal accomplished you set a new one (2 days) with a new reward. Some find it helpful esp when you get to the 1 week or more goal to find a picture of the reward (new pair of jeans) and tape it up where you will see it often (not near a mirror) to encourage you to keep going. The rewards don't have to involve monetary items if you are on a budget, get creative.
Like another post on here, it seems that just one day it will Click in your head and it's like WOW!. I'm gonna take control of this. Try the methods till you find the one that works for YOU, just keep trying is the main thing. No matter which road you need to follow, whether it includes the meds and therapy it doesn't matter. It's the finish line. See you all there. We'll have the most beautiful shiny hair and makeup free glowing faces anyone has ever seen!!!!
I have a calendar that has 4 tasks each day. One involves not pulling. The others are stupid things that I forget to do a lot like flossing my teeth. Everyday, if I accomplish a goal I get 1 point. I must earn 400 points before I allow myself to get the new stereo system I want. If I go a week free without pulling I get 5 bonus points. So if you guys need a new idea, try this one. Make a point system with goals you want to reach and award yourself!
I have a calendar that has 4 tasks each day. One involves not pulling. The others are stupid things that I forget to do a lot like flossing my teeth. Everyday, if I accomplish a goal I get 1 point. I must earn 400 points before I allow myself to get the new stereo system I want. If I go a week free without pulling I get 5 bonus points. So if you guys need a new idea, try this one. Make a point system with goals you want to reach and award yourself!
WTG on 37 days!!!!!
That is something to be proud of !
Keep up the good work.
You will get that haircut !