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Comment on Better or not? by itstrichy

itstrichy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:09 +0000

This week I really think that’s ringing true. I’ve just stopped caring about the damage I’ve done. I mean, sure, I’d like a full head of hair, but I’ve realized that the world won’t end if I keep pulling my whole life. The friends who are really friends stick by me no matter what I look like. The new people I tell rarely react with anything more severe than “really, I never knew that existed.” So all this fear I’ve built up over the years is pretty unfounded (at least for me) so as long as I’m feeling better about myself, and confident, my rate of pulling really doesn’t matter.

Comment on Better or not? by kyatic

kyatic — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:56 +0000

Right.

As long as you feel good about yourself – not easy with trich, let’s face it – then you’re making progress in my opinion.

Comment on All Done by esperanzado

esperanzado — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:26:12 +0000

Dawn – Congratulations on finishing your power point presentation! And two days ahead of schedule – a feat in and of itself. When do you leave for CA?
It seems I have been pulling more too. Sympathy pulling perhaps? Kidding aside, I think it too has to do with stress – the upcoming holidays plus a new endeavor for me in January which will take me out of my comfort zone.
Again, great to hear your project is all done. : )

Comment on Welcome by Nancy Nichols

Nancy Nichols — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:00 +0000

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

itstrichy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:40:54 +0000

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

Barb — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:53:29 +0000

“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

DenzelWrah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:37:26 +0000

Hello there, Did you have a happy halowen? !!

Comment on Could it be that simple? by Two Months ago… « It’s Trichy

Two Months ago… « It’s Trichy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:42:39 +0000

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Comment on I miss you! by itstrichy

itstrichy — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:55:53 +0000

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

esperanzado — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:27:51 +0000

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