#ramblingfidgeter

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I've started a daily photo diary for trich, and to me it is really encouraging. May seem self-absorbed, but trust me, they aren't particularly flattering portraits (no makeup, puffy morning eyes). I love to see progress visually, and this way I am more accountable for my pulling. I'm aiming to develop a stream of photos that show hair growth, but I won't be hard on myself if I slip up. That's all part of the process. I'll just keep going until I see some change. I think the biggest benefit is the thought in the back of my mind that if I pull, I will see it visually in tomorrow's photo. It just provides some extra motivation to be stronger, and willpower is something I often struggle with.

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Last night I took my little sister to a concert, which was fantastic. But I noticed that I couldn't keep my hands still the whole time (should've got those floor tickets and danced the night away instead). I was watching my sister, sitting there perfectly calm, and I thought to myself "Why can't I do that?". I actually tested myself to see if I could last the length of a song without moving my hands. Nope, wasn't going to happen. It got me thinking: I really need to practice stillness. Perhaps meditation could help with this? Perhaps a bit of mindfulness every morning is the way to go? I wonder if there are any meditations which would be beneficial for people with Trichotillomania...

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I've just started a new job as a supervisor with loads of responsibility and interaction with people. I'm determined to use this as a reason to grow my hair, rather than pull it! I'm going to feel stressed and I'm going to feel scrutinized, but I need to make this a positive change in my life... I'm suddenly in control of people, so I'm going to be in control of myself too.

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I have an idea for a photographic body of work/short story based on Trichotillomania and I am really excited to execute it over my winter break. :)

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Today has been rather chilly by Australian standards, but that isn't the reason I rushed out and bought some gloves...

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elizabolt replied to your post “Hi fellow Trichsters… I’ve come creeping back with my tail between my...”

It's really nice to have you back :)

You're still there! So nice to see your face again :)

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Growing longer,Growing stronger, And growing in number Every day. Don't give up.

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Hello! I've been struggling with Trich for 12 years now, and only recently I brought up the courage to tell my two best friends about it. (I'm really good at controlling&hiding it by now). I told them not to make a big deal out of it and that I'm fine, and that they don't need to feel like they need to talk to me about it. But that if they have questions, they are free to ask. Since then I think about it much, much less, and I feel more comfortable around them. Just wanted to share this :)

This is wonderful to hear. It sounds as if you have dealt with it in a mature, reasonable way, and it has turned out for the best. Thanks for sharing :)