Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

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katielynn08
katielynn08
i havent pulled a hair in almost 2 months. tonight i found myself almost pulling out a hair. i was plucking my eyebrows because i needed to, and when i was done doing that, i found myself putting the tweezers up to my scalp. i didn't pull one out so thats good, but i still almost did it. i'm afraid i'm going to start again. help?
deleted_user
deleted_user
2 months is great hun :-) Just imagine how you would look if you started pulling again, it's what I do and it does help. Be strong :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good for you for not giving in to temptation! Don't be so hard on yourself. You did great by not pulling! *hugs*
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You are doing wonderful!
You are able to look at where you are and where you are going, so you're doing terrific!
Cheers, hurrah, and know we are all proud of your strength!
deleted_user
deleted_user
im really proud of you for not pulling for two months thats amazing!!!! what i did for myself was throw out the tweezers. i threw them out about five years ago and since then i dont let myself buy a new pair. there is to much temptation.
the thing that helped me most when i had strong urges to pull was a koosh ball. i would pull out the rubber strings and although you dont get to choose the perfect one because they all feel the same your still going through the same motion so it helps when your hands need to be pulling
deleted_user
deleted_user
It wont start again, you are stronger than the trich! You win!! :)
EbbiHamp
EbbiHamp
Well you did something right by not pulling. I catch myself & tell myself while plucking lashes & still continue although it looks bad & bothers me. Just keep trying.
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