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 everyone! I thought it might be a good idea for all of us to suggest strategies for how to not pull. I am positive that all of us can be pf, as long as we have willpower and make it hard for us to pull. I usually pull my brows, lashes, and hai before I go to sleep, so I started wearing bandaids, gloves, and an eye mask. So far, it is working great! I have little fiddle toys in the car so that I don't get bored and tempted to touch my new growth.
Do you guys have any good ideas?
Do you guys have any good ideas?
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
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"don't be a hate hole" has been one of my recent mantras which seems to be escaping my mouth more and more often. it emerges when i am faced with the endless list of chores i would rather not deal with. insurance. head lice. bureaucracy. in-laws. the list goes on and on and on and on, ad infinitum.reality checks requested. am i making sense?"ever'thin they is but loving leaves a rust on your...
In the beginning I:
- wore lots of bracelets to alert myself that my hands were going up to my head
- wore strong perfume on my hands to alert myself that my hands were going up to my head
- wrote lots of notes reminding myself not to pull. I put them on my laptop which I'm constantly on
- went for a run when I got the urge to pull
- washed my hair when I got the urge to pull
Now (that I've been pf for a while) I:
- breathe deeply
- Discussing my urges with my support groups
- Writing out all the reasons why I want to be pull free
- Looking at inspiring images
- Getting supportive comments back from my support groups
-- Tape or rubber barriers on my fingers.
-- Worry stones, spinner rings, fidget toys at my desk.
-- Changing position, stretching, doing a few yoga poses, or taking a short walk when I get the urge.
-- Combing, brushing, or washing my hair when I get the urge.
-- Using natural products on my scalp help curb the itchies.
-- Looking at inspiring photos of the hair I can have if I stop pulling.
-- Looking at photos of my bald head to keep me from spiraling back to pulling myself bald again.
-- Taking care of your hair and scalp to encourage healthy growth and shine.
-- Becoming aware of my triggers and writing them down.
-- Sharing on sites like this and trichworld.com
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/beatingtrich/discussions/messages/2694847