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Putty

Between now and December 1st you can save 10% at Crazy Aaron's Putty World- just use the code: turkey2013. They say there will also be some deals going on Cyber Monday (December 2). So go check it out... thinking putty would be a great stocking stuffer for the trichster in your life... or for yourself :)  Picture below is one of their holiday putties- Candy Cane.  It's a heat sensitive hypercolor putty that turns from red to creamy white.  Pretty cool.

Image via Crazy Aaron's Putty World.  

I'm still around guys- I promise :)  Life has just been a little busy... maybe stressful is a better word for it.  The pulling hasn't changed much- nothing new to report there.  All I can say is I am looking forward to the weekend!  Awesome plans?  Nope.  No plans at all.  Hopefully lots of sleep will be happening- I think that would help my stress a great deal... which would also help with the pulling.  Tired, completely worn out and stressed is not great for this trichster.  So hopefully a great weekend is in store.  Hope you guys have a great weekend too!  

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It's true!

  

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Trich or Treat?

Back when I was apart of Trich Support, they would do different challenges (to encourage us to not pull and to be accountable to each other).  I remember one October they had a pull-free challenge called "Trich or Treat?"... catchy, huh? :)  

Well, here's my little Halloween challenge for you... Thursday (10/31) we're going to pick "treat" instead of "trich".  Not choosing trich can mean something different for each of us... being pull-free for the day, pulling less for the day, trying to be more aware of our triggers, learning to accept trich and who were are... pick what your part of trich you are going to work on that day.  And your treat?  Maybe a nice warm bath, going for a walk, getting your special order at the coffee shop, getting a manicure... pick a nice treat for yourself.  You deserve it!

So what's it going to be?  What's your trich goal for Halloween and how are you going to treat yourself?

(And yes, that adorable Jack-o-Lantern was made by my oldest).

Share your story!

TLC shared this link today on their Facebook page- they want YOU to share your BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior) experience with them.  As they shared, "People need and want to hear your story, so please share! We are looking for all types of stories: your struggles; your successes; your experience in general!"

So go, check it out and share your story.

*Update:
Here's the questions they asked in case you're curious. And they also say to feel free to answer as many or as little of the following questions.

1.  Tell us a little bit about yourself!

2.  How did you find out or get involved with the Trichotillomania Learning Center?

3.  How has hair pulling or skin picking affected you?

4.  Do you feel comfortable sharing a time that was really difficult?

5.  What advice do you have for others who suffer?

6.  What's a good tip for parents who have a child suffering from a BFRB?

7.  Was there a turning point for you during your struggle with the disorder?

8.  Who is an inspiration to you and why?

9.  What is your greatest strength?

Good reminder

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