(In my 18th day PF )
I've been busy with my studying for days now. I'm so glad that my stress during studying is under control so far .
Last night while studying i a almost pulled my hair but nothing came out , i did it unconsciously and i freaked out. I always have this fear that if i pulled one hair i don't know if i'll be able to stop. And if i had a relapse , will i be able to get back on track before making severe damage?!.
I've been busy with my studying for days now. I'm so glad that my stress during studying is under control so far .
Last night while studying i a almost pulled my hair but nothing came out , i did it unconsciously and i freaked out. I always have this fear that if i pulled one hair i don't know if i'll be able to stop. And if i had a relapse , will i be able to get back on track before making severe damage?!.
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I admire your push every day!! I know by now we are too stubborn to \"give in\" but just by recognizing the behavior, you are steps ahead of the game. Don\'t beat yourself up over slips (when/if) they happen. You have got this in the bag, congratulations on your near three weeks!!
just finished my last final so i\'ve been pretty busy studying too and am exhausted and stressed - both absolute triggers for picking for me.
i have that same fear - what if i do too much severe damage before its too late??? i just feel like every time i read what you write i\'m reading my own thoughts and feelings.
the best thing about deciding to look for support three weeks ago was just finding out that other people around the world know and feel how i feel and know and feel the hope i have for becoming triumphant.
You are doing awesome !! Good for you that you stopped yourself from pulling in time. It is such a deeply ingrained habit/addiction and I know for myself if I pull one hair I don\'t stop at just one, just like a drug addict or alcoholic is with their addiction. Since I had the recent slip I have not got totally back on track, having last pulled early this morning. But I know I WILL get to the point of being free of trich. I am pulling way less than I used to. I notice a difference if I do not report in here daily, more inclined to slip if not checking in here on a regular basis. Like when I was away camping I was not coming to the forum, and that is when my slip happened. But I do not dwell on it or get down like I used to. Keep up the great work. One day at a time, we will beat trich - we can do it ! xoxo
Thank you all for the support . I had some stressful situations in the past week , but i used to ask myself in every situation .... what would YOU do if you where in my shoe , or what would you tell me to do if i asked you. You are truly the ones who are helping me. Thank you