jen
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Post by jen on Oct 30, 2004 17:52:17 GMT -5
Dear REflection
I would love to join you!!!
I picked a little this morning but not a lot really. I like your photo idea, thats a great one.
Keep me posted Id love to hear more.
WE will do this together!
Jen
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Post by Starryeyed on Oct 30, 2004 19:05:48 GMT -5
That's a great idea!! I've just done that where I gave myself a week to make my arms look good for a party. The party was last night. My arms looked okay- I put a lot of fake tan in them which always helps. Im willing to set myself another challenge though- no more picking until my holiday after Christmas, then my arms should look pretty good. I've also got a habit change work book that I bought off Amazon. That's helpful as you have to write down what your feeling etc. Good luck!!!
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Post by Starryeyed on Oct 31, 2004 4:42:26 GMT -5
Hi Reflection, The book is called "The Habit Change Workbook-How to Break Bad Habits and Form Good Ones" by James Claiborn and Cherry Pedrick. I've only got it recently, but it is a bit like a journal. I haven't picked yet either!! Your morning sounds perfect. I've read Dubliners, it's a wonderful book. Also I think I will walk my dog today, you're right it's good to get outside and concentrate on other things. I might even go to the gym. Hang in there and don't pick! I know you can do it Reflection. We can crack this together! Where in Europe are you from? I'm in London, England. See ya!!  |
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Post by hoppe on Oct 31, 2004 5:00:51 GMT -5
Hi guys  That is a great idea with the pictures! I hope it will help you. Good luck to both of you, Reflection and Starryeyed. BTW - Reflection, I like 'den positive lov'. I never heard it before I read it here. Is it a common saying in Norway? hoppe |
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Post by hoppe on Oct 31, 2004 5:15:28 GMT -5
Hi Reflection
I do not speak Norwegian, but I am fluent in Danish (and know Swedish very well), that is why I understand it.
hoppe
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Post by R on Oct 31, 2004 8:16:35 GMT -5
ALMOST (  ) messed up now. 1) Situation- who, what, when, where? After taken shower. 2:00. Working at my desk. Confused about what to do. 2) Moods- What did you feel? Lost because I didnt understand hw. Frustrated. 3) what was going through mind? Images? Just before I was trying to find out what work to do. It was frustrating not understanding and I automatically started touching my face. I felt unperfections and went to the mirror and started with my fingernails. When I felt the immediate pain and became aware of the consequences I stopped. I Didnt do anything so thats good. Prosponed. Image was how it would be as I did it. But then also I got image of the result, of a bloody face, a swollen and ugly face. Happy I resisted=First time. ;D Reflection (forgot to sign in.. thats y i just put R) |
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Post by Starryeyed on Nov 1, 2004 15:59:15 GMT -5
Hi Reflection,
You sound like your managing everything pretty good too. I'm doing alright actually. My nails are still nicely painted and my fake tan has lasted from the party on Friday night, so I'm holding myself back because I can see that I look nice at the moment and it would be a shame to ruin my hard work. My arms are the main problem area and they are completely out of bounds to pick. I must admit that I have picked a couple of pimples here and there, but i would consider that to be normal behaviour and not behaviour of an excessive picker which I am always on the verge of being-u know what i mean? When you feel really pleased with yourself and you think Wow I might never pick again!! And then u almost get over confident and before you know it you've let yourself go. It's a very very thin line. I'm just trying to keep on the right side of it. Doing well now, but never say never. Right now it's good. It helps to know we've made a promise. Stick at it!!!!
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Post by reflection on Nov 1, 2004 19:54:26 GMT -5
Just made myself a promis- I only go out on friday night with my friends if I DO NOT PICK TOMORROW AT ALL!!!
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Gotta be able to do this cos I really wanna go...
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Post by hoppe on Nov 1, 2004 20:18:13 GMT -5
Hi reflection Thank you very much for helping my tonight! It means very much to me. hoppe |
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Post by hoppe on Nov 2, 2004 1:16:02 GMT -5
Hi reflection It is early morning here and I am getting ready for work. I just wanted to say that I did not pick anything before I went to bed, and I feel that it was your support that helped me the most. Thank you! I hope I can help you some other day. Best wishes for a pick-free day. hoppe |
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Post by hoppe on Nov 2, 2004 13:34:21 GMT -5
Hi reflection I like the analogy with the path through the wood. You are right. It was a valuable experience for me. I was sure that I would not be able to resist, but I did. It was like walking down a new road. It is probably a good idea to let someone else take care of a spot. Personally, I would not be able to ask anyone, but if you feel comfortable with it, then it is probably better than doing it yourself. I hope you will be able to not pick today! hoppe |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 5, 2005 19:32:50 GMT -5
Hi Reflection,
I just discovered this website after more years of picking than I can care to count (I'd say at least 10). I'll post a more detailed introduction later on, but I was just curious how your 23 days of not picking worked out, seeing as how you posted your last message on November 2nd. Did you abstain long enough to have a noticeably better complexion by the time your mom's birthday rolled around?
Nelly
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Post by Sassy1021 on Jan 5, 2005 23:47:02 GMT -5
Hi, i've been looking for a message board like this for a while...i have such a picking disorder and i know i do but i dont know how to stop! It really gets to me at night when i look in the mirror and my face is all ugly and my arms are red...my arms are the main problem. it all started last year and now i have some discoloration that the dermatologist said wont be permanent if i stop picking. i even lied to people about it..i refuse to wear tank tops/t-shirts..im too embarrassed..i sometimes look at people and envy them just for showing their arms...i have a sweet 16 coming up..i guess i have to find a cute top that covers my arms...shopping is the worst part. i dont know wat to do...when i stop picking my face..i go to my arms..when i stop with my arms i go somewhere else...it's this constant cycle that i can't get out of...it makes me so upset...anyway..im gonna post from now on...i was going to try that whole writing down every time u have an urge to pick...but..i cant resist long enough to do that!
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jen
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Post by jen on Sept 30, 2006 22:46:40 GMT -5
Hi Reflection are you still around?
Hope you can talk to me from Jen
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