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Knittingrandma's Pull-Free-A-Thon
Posted on 06/09/08, 11:45 pm
I've been a little nervous about doing this with everyone watching, but I'm feeling encouraged lately, so I'll go for it.
I stopped pulling my brows about 5 years ago when I noticed they weren't growing back and it freaked me out real bad. Now I'm working on lashes. And the suggestions on diet and vitamins seem to be helping, so:
Brows: 5 years
Lashes: 14 days
I stopped pulling my brows about 5 years ago when I noticed they weren't growing back and it freaked me out real bad. Now I'm working on lashes. And the suggestions on diet and vitamins seem to be helping, so:
Brows: 5 years
Lashes: 14 days
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Reply #1 06/10/08 7:30am
Oh...I am so glad to see that you have joined!!!! WAY TO GO on 5 years/ 14 days!!!! That is wonderful!! What have you done to stop? Whatever you are doing seems to be working well for you, but I think this group will help you all that much more. It's something about the accountability factor! Welcome and good luck to you! -
Reply #2 06/11/08 6:10am
Thanks guys. As for what I did to stop the brow pulling, it was a combination. I heard Dr. Phil talk about substituting behaviors so I started keeping my hands busy.
And I was just plain freaked about my brows not growing back anymore! That fear really jolted me!
I also think I've 'accidentally' stumbled onto some things that helped like using the Sea Breeze on my brows to stop the trich itch.... -
Reply #3 06/11/08 2:04pm
Hi!
Welcome to the group, I am so glad you decided to join. I understand your initial reluctance, but this has been a great help to me during the times that I struggle, and i hope it will be for you too.
So glad to have you in the group, your so helpful and knowledgablt on the main board, you'll be a very helpful addition here....and hopefully get help from us too. -
Reply #4 06/16/08 8:13pm
Lashes: 21 days
Caught myself reaching up a couple times, but at least now I recognize it. That's a big plus! yeah! -
Reply #5 06/16/08 8:32pm
Isn't a good feeling being able to catch yourself, and then stop?! You are doing so good!! Keep it up! :) -
Reply #6 06/16/08 8:44pm
For me that felt like the bioggest change.
I would always be resolving to stop pulling, but then I would 'accidentally' pull like two hundred hairs! LOL!
It feels amazing when you are actually cognizant of the process and are able to catch yourself.
Great jop, I'm proud of and happy for you -
Reply #7 06/18/08 10:01pm
AAACCCKKKK!!!! I'm still pull-free, but having a really lousy day! My son's X -girlfriend has accused him of physical abuse....he is a youth pastor and has lost his position over this. It's a totally he-said, she-said situation, and there is no way he can prove his innocence. And she came in with a cut on her hand and said he did it. And she called the police and they told him not to come see her anymore. She's such a 'sweet young thing', that no one wants to accuse her of lying! I know 'stuff' happens, but he is really hurting right now, and so, of course, am I because he's my kid!!! I just needed to talk to somebody about it! Thanks for letting me vent! -
Reply #8 06/19/08 8:35am
WOW!!! Glad you've stayed pull free thru this. ((HUGS))
The truth will come out in the end. The fact that she is an x-g/f should make the officials look at it a bit deeper at her reasons for doing it.
If he is dating someone else the x is prob. jealous. Now days with tech. I'm sure she has bragged about it somewhere. Text messages, Myspace, e-mails. He needs to find a friend to do some snooping. If anything is found show it to the police. When he gets cleared have it put in the newspaper. -
Reply #9 06/19/08 8:50pm
Well, they called him back today and are starting to see some inconsistencies in her stories......so I think the truth is starting to surface, and the pastor seems to be softening his original position. Thank you God!!!
And yes, this is definitely a thing of 'getting even with him for breaking up with her'. She threatened to do it......he naively didn't believe she would, but she did!! So hopefully she will be seen for who she really is....if nothing else, he will learn some valuable, although painful, life lessons through all of this!!!
Thanks for the words and hugs of support. It REALLY MEANS A LOT!!!!! Just being able to cry on your collective shoulders so-to-speak was SO helpful last night. You are all so great!!! I hope you know that!!! -
Reply #10 06/20/08 9:15am
You know you can always vent to us. I have ear plugs right here if you start screaming. LOL.
Glad it's starting to work out ((HUGS))
Great going on keeping your hands down. That is a true test of your control and shows Trich that he no longer controls you!!
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