Trying to make it through Day 1
After being pull-free for 100-something days and growing my hair out, I screwed it all up again a couple weeks ago and haven't been able to control my pulling since. I've created a couple of small bald spots, and it seems like all my hard work has gone down the toilet. But I shouldn't be thinking that way. Hair will grow back.
I just need to really commit myself to not pulling any more. I'm going to write a journal entry every day, the way I used to. I'm going to do my best to think positive thoughts that reaffirm my self-worth and I will keep reminding myself that I CAN DO THIS, trich doesn't control me, HAIR GROWS BACK.
I'm going to be much more vigilant about what my hands are doing when I'm preoccupied with a task or feeling sad, depressed, angry, stressed, etc. I will play with my spinner ring when I feel the itch starting to come on, or grip tightly onto something nearby so I can't reach up to my hair. I will stop myself instantly if I find that I've begun to forage in my scalp.
I'm beautiful. I'm worthy. I deserve to have long hair and feel good about myself, so damn it, I will. I can DO THIS. I can I can I can I can I can.
If I make it through this week, I'll get myself something really nice. Yay rewards.
I CAN DO THIS. Bring it on, day 1.
I just need to really commit myself to not pulling any more. I'm going to write a journal entry every day, the way I used to. I'm going to do my best to think positive thoughts that reaffirm my self-worth and I will keep reminding myself that I CAN DO THIS, trich doesn't control me, HAIR GROWS BACK.
I'm going to be much more vigilant about what my hands are doing when I'm preoccupied with a task or feeling sad, depressed, angry, stressed, etc. I will play with my spinner ring when I feel the itch starting to come on, or grip tightly onto something nearby so I can't reach up to my hair. I will stop myself instantly if I find that I've begun to forage in my scalp.
I'm beautiful. I'm worthy. I deserve to have long hair and feel good about myself, so damn it, I will. I can DO THIS. I can I can I can I can I can.
If I make it through this week, I'll get myself something really nice. Yay rewards.
I CAN DO THIS. Bring it on, day 1.
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