Comments for It's Trichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com Trying to kick Trich (Trichotillomania) (with a subtle tribute to Run DMC) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Welcome by Nancy Nichols http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/welcome/#comment-200 Nancy Nichols Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:00 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/?page_id=22#comment-200 Thanks for sharing, Dawn. Yes, weall have our demons to fight in this world. One of my children is fighting with ADD and bi-polar. No one can live in another persons head and body. I agree, that the more open we are with our demons, perhaps the less hold they have on us. Love, Nancy Thanks for sharing, Dawn. Yes, weall have our demons to fight in this world. One of my children is fighting with ADD and bi-polar. No one can live in another persons head and body. I agree, that the more open we are with our demons, perhaps the less hold they have on us. Love, Nancy

]]> Comment on Ups & Downs are inevitable by itstrichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/ups-downs-are-inevitable/#comment-199 itstrichy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:40:54 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/ups-downs-are-inevitable/#comment-199 I think giving yourself some time to just accept what is going on is crucial. I've been at it so long, that I don't really ever consider that I'll be truly done with trich. If I can just get to the point that I can wear my hair naturally again, I will be happy. But really, to keep myself going I have to focus on using my tools & congratulate myself on that rather than focusing on how whether I'm pulling or not. Concentrating on the pulling doesn't work for me. I know that if I'm doing a good job at using my tools, it automatically will lead to less pulling. So if I'm having a rough day, I just decide that I'll try again tomorrow. In addition, try to find a psychologist or counselor near you who is skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, and who hopefully has better information than your dermatologist. They can help you to become more aware and set up a program that will work for you to try and beat your urges. It won't always be easy and you may slip. You HAVE to give yourself grace on those days and agree (with yourself) that you'll pick up & try again tomorrow. Please do email me if you have further questions. I think giving yourself some time to just accept what is going on is crucial. I’ve been at it so long, that I don’t really ever consider that I’ll be truly done with trich. If I can just get to the point that I can wear my hair naturally again, I will be happy. But really, to keep myself going I have to focus on using my tools & congratulate myself on that rather than focusing on how whether I’m pulling or not. Concentrating on the pulling doesn’t work for me. I know that if I’m doing a good job at using my tools, it automatically will lead to less pulling. So if I’m having a rough day, I just decide that I’ll try again tomorrow.

In addition, try to find a psychologist or counselor near you who is skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, and who hopefully has better information than your dermatologist. They can help you to become more aware and set up a program that will work for you to try and beat your urges. It won’t always be easy and you may slip. You HAVE to give yourself grace on those days and agree (with yourself) that you’ll pick up & try again tomorrow. Please do email me if you have further questions.

]]> Comment on Ups & Downs are inevitable by Barb http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/ups-downs-are-inevitable/#comment-198 Barb Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:53:29 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/ups-downs-are-inevitable/#comment-198 "How do you encourage yourself after (or during!) a rough patch?" That's a big point! How? Yesterday, I was really upsed when I found out that my prognosis was poor, (written by a dermatologist - peer reviewed e-medicine), because my thich is late onset. He said - it was written that is very uncommon that an adult would have recovery. I was crying and crying -crying a river. Pulling like crazy, when then, I thought - I need to change this! I need to stop. I can't live like this for the rest of my life! It can't be true. I can't accept it. Then I don't know.... But I refuse to accept this, and then I simply quit. And became calm. Thank you for your blog. I just found it. ((i can't log in at trich world -- noway to be accepted there.)) B. “How do you encourage yourself after (or during!) a rough patch?”

That’s a big point!
How?
Yesterday, I was really upsed when I found out that my prognosis was poor, (written by a dermatologist – peer reviewed e-medicine), because my thich is late onset. He said – it was written that is very uncommon that an adult would have recovery. I was crying and crying -crying a river. Pulling like crazy, when then, I thought – I need to change this! I need to stop. I can’t live like this for the rest of my life! It can’t be true. I can’t accept it. Then I don’t know…. But I refuse to accept this, and then I simply quit. And became calm.
Thank you for your blog. I just found it.
((i can’t log in at trich world — noway to be accepted there.))
B.

]]> Comment on Halloween Magic by DenzelWrah http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/halloween-magic/#comment-197 DenzelWrah Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:37:26 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/halloween-magic/#comment-197 Hello there, Did you have a happy halowen? !! Hello there, Did you have a happy halowen? !!

]]> Comment on Could it be that simple? by Two Months ago… « It’s Trichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/could-it-be-that-simple/#comment-196 Two Months ago… « It’s Trichy Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:42:39 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/?p=167#comment-196 [...] research. Even though my donations had fallen to zero and I was sad about that, I found a new tool (aka pen caps) and started taking a more proactive [...] [...] research. Even though my donations had fallen to zero and I was sad about that, I found a new tool (aka pen caps) and started taking a more proactive [...]

]]> Comment on I miss you! by itstrichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/i-miss-you/#comment-195 itstrichy Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:55:53 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/i-miss-you/#comment-195 I can't wait to hear. I think it is a really great book for learning the basics of behavior training. Definitely let me know what you think. I can’t wait to hear. I think it is a really great book for learning the basics of behavior training. Definitely let me know what you think.

]]> Comment on I miss you! by esperanzado http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/i-miss-you/#comment-194 esperanzado Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:27:51 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/i-miss-you/#comment-194 Hi Dawn, After reading what you wrote about the book titled The Hair Pulling Habit I decided to order it. I now have it here and it looks interesting. Once I read it I'll email you with comments and/or questions. Hope all is going well. ~e Hi Dawn,

After reading what you wrote about the book titled The Hair Pulling Habit I decided to order it. I now have it here and it looks interesting. Once I read it I’ll email you with comments and/or questions.

Hope all is going well. ~e

]]> Comment on Hair Adventure, Updates by itstrichy http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/hair-adventure-updates/#comment-191 itstrichy Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:46:45 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-191 Thanks. I had a little pulling setback since then so I don't know if I'll be able to do it comfortably again, but every little step is a step in the journey even if it goes backwards a little. Thanks. I had a little pulling setback since then so I don’t know if I’ll be able to do it comfortably again, but every little step is a step in the journey even if it goes backwards a little.

]]> Comment on Sensory Speak by esperanzado http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/oops/#comment-190 esperanzado Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:38:44 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/?p=158#comment-190 The sensory component is very interesting as is the mention of arm splints as a possible preventative measure. The sensory component is very interesting as is the mention of arm splints as a possible preventative measure.

]]> Comment on Hair Adventure, Updates by esperanzado http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/hair-adventure-updates/#comment-189 esperanzado Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:32:07 +0000 http://itstrichy.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-189 Dawn, what a major hurdle you overcame that day. I can only imagine what a liberating feeling it was. Fear is not easy to conquer - you should be very proud of yourself. Know that your beauty shines within and without. Dawn, what a major hurdle you overcame that day. I can only imagine what a liberating feeling it was. Fear is not easy to conquer – you should be very proud of yourself. Know that your beauty shines within and without.

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