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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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Trish's Pull-Free-a-Thon.... ROUND THREE!!!

BooYah
BooYah
This is Trish Tolamania from trichworld if you don't know (yes, I wrote the alias trying to be funny).

I had one pull free streak last November/December, the longest one I remember having ever. Checking in with this community was such a huge help, in order to achieve that. In February I started pulling again and, after a few lame attempts to slow it down, I gave up altogether and just started pulling again at will.

Now it's July 1, I am 3 days pull free and I just want to take it DAY BY DAY and get involved in this community again! I hadn't logged in for so long, when I did log in last week, I started crying hysterically. Isn't that funny?

My main goal right now is to reach 7 days pull free, then buy myself some really expensive hair product as a reward. But I know my main reward for stopping will just be FEELING GOOD AND NOT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT IT SO MUCH!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Getting back to being PF after a big slip up is hard work and takes tons of motivation, but we have all been there and there are so many inspiring people in this group who show us that being PF can be done. We'll make mistakes and have weak moments, but all we can do is start again and take it one day at a time.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Yep so true manda.
BooYah
BooYah
it's so hard to start again. Every day I just get up, plunk my butt down in front of my laptop, and pull away..... then pour more toppix over my head to try and make myself feel better.

it is especially hard to try and become PF again because i'm already putting all this effort into exercising and eating healthy, it's hard not to feel like i *deserve* to pull because I don't have enough discipline left over to try and stop.

And of course the real reason is I just love pulling. It makes me feel so relaxed and nice. If i'd really wanted to quit, I would do it.... just like I quit smoking or biting my nails.

uuuurgh! Maybe I should just try to have a pull free weekend again. Or something easy. A pull free evening.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
I know... I enjoy pulling so much! But it's just not worth it. It's not. Well not for me anyway. We have to remember that. YES starting off light is good. At the moment I'm allowing myself 3 hairs a day. It's good, when I stick to it!
Phoebe13
Phoebe13
It is so brave and strong to say it... "I love pulling" Yes, it is so true. Ackkkk. It would be so nice to just give in and do it. But think abut how crappy it feels to see those thin spots. It just isn't worth the "cheap thrill" (as a former contributor put it), of one pull.

If your laptop is where you are most vulnerable, think of ways to attack that situation. When I don't have both hands on the keyboard, I often sit on the left one. It really helps. That has actually become a habit now. Hair clips, baseball hats really help as well.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I'm proud of you for brave, strong, and putting the good of it on the table. That's so hard for all of us to do, and when we do it, it takes away the desire to pull, because we feel the soothing sensation of the thought.

Here's to success! Whatever it takes, you got it!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
It's good to be aware of your trigger situations, like being on your laptop. That is one for me too, so I post my sticker charts to show my PF days right above my laptop. Barriers are also a great idea. I sometimes feel like I "deserve" to pull after a hard day....but it just causes a downward spiral and it's so hard to stop. You can do this!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Changing Routine does wonders for the brain...Sit in another room, go outside, go to a coffee shop to be on laptop...Sipping some mood relaxing teas like, Kava Kava tea or Easy Now by traditional medicinials. These will help with the tension associated with the pulling pleasures. Gotu Kola: To calm the nervous system- This herb is calming and will help with stress.
I hope these will help- Hugs...
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Triiiiiiiish. How you doing?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thinking of you....
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Come out come out wherever you are! Entertain me with witty comments!
BooYah
BooYah
I'M HERE!!!!!!!!

I WROTE AN ARTICLE ABOUT TRICH. EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT AND COMMENT. PRETTY PLEASE!

http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/hairball-hoarding
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Hi Trish!

Done!
mandapanda89
mandapanda89
Great article, and something we can all relate to. Discussing the rituals we have after actually pulling the hair is important. Personally, I wrap each hair around my fingers and then break it into smaller pieces. Sometimes the need to complete rituals like this is as shameful as the hair pulling itself. Thanks for putting all of our struggles into words.
confidenticandoit
confidenticandoit
Agreed.. I remove the bulb (shaft? follicle?). Often I also run the root of the hair in between my lips. I tell people I pull hair but I never mention that part.
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