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Post by touchingpeace on Oct 2, 2003 13:54:05 GMT -5
So I sat staring at your post for a while after reading it. My thoughts immediately told me "no, you're not ready, you can't do etc.". But the only real fear I think I have at this point is that I might totally lose it if I let go of this seemingly beneficial burden. It would definitely be the hardest thing for me, which is a signal that I must do it. If not now, when? I could tell myself I'm not ready for the rest of my life. Thank you for being strong, I will join you.
Much love, Jules
p.s. I broke down crying and frustrated earlier today, and all I could say to myself was "I need help". So, thanks again for offering support and motivation to help myself.
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Post by Heather on Oct 2, 2003 14:29:13 GMT -5
Touchingpeace, do you have time to chat? I'm in the chat room right now.
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Post by Canuck on Oct 2, 2003 16:05:09 GMT -5
I'm in. This isn't my sort of thing. Honestly, it isn't. A month is long, especially when you normally count your successes in hours. And I don't want myself to fail, but I also don't want to be doing this for the rest of my life. I'm doing it because today is my 21st birthday. And this is my 21st birthday present to myself. My major plan of action will revolve around an online journal that I created a few hours ago. Everyone, feel free to nose into my life, leave comments, suggestions, a little bit of encouragement... I'm going to post when I feel like picking, so I think that there will be plenty of reading material there for ya'll. www.blurty.com/users/onehappymonth/ |
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Post by Heather on Oct 2, 2003 17:28:57 GMT -5
Canuck! YES!!!!! Strength in numbers, girls! I know ZT can be intimidating. But everyone I know who has quit for 2 years or more has done it through ZT! Remember, we love you unconditionally. So keep posting no matter what happens. There is ALWAYS hope. ALWAYS! I am so psyched that I have buddies now :-) It's just gotten to the point for me where picking is the absolute worst thing in my life. Worse than bumps! Worse than imperfection! I HATE picking! Here is the webpage of my friend Tammy. She has been pick free for OVER TWO YEARS!!! Check it out, if you haven't already: www.geocities.com/savefaceforever/tam1.html |
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Post by aajudiek on Oct 2, 2003 19:14:58 GMT -5
Well, I just found this website two days ago and until then thought i was just about the only person in the world with this "problem". But as I have been reading posts and recognized that i'm not alone, I've been really feeling more strength and I feel like with this support I can overcome this. Even though it is early in my recovery, I have been able to stop certain aspects of my picking in the past and i really want to try your 1 month challenge to end this madness and shame for good!
I know we can do it Heather. Thanks for your inspiration and hang tough.--Judie
My AIM is judeko
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Post by facepick on Oct 2, 2003 23:47:51 GMT -5
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Teresa =)
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"What does not kill me makes me stronger"
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Post by Teresa =) on Oct 3, 2003 0:37:18 GMT -5
i tihnk i am already there(saveface) ... and have been for a while... i post with my name! only twice omhg i am so busy latetly!! anyway.. ui try to understand also ur z gropu but i am soo lost sorry!! anyway i want to chat really!!! tell me how and when plis!! and other thing.. happy bday to canuck!!!  ;D   girl enjoy and have a good time relax and think and do what u like, not what others!!want!  kisses and hugs Teresa |
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Post by Carree on Oct 3, 2003 7:49:09 GMT -5
Heather-
I have read the web page for Tammy before, I even printed it. She is a great inspiration, thanks for sharing with everyone.
I am in, started this minute, I did have a few picks this morning but NO MORE!!!!!!
Carree
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Post by Canuck on Oct 3, 2003 7:55:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the link to Tammy's webpage, Heather. I hadn't seen it before. I'm excited that so many of us are going to give this a try. A nice, strong support group very well may give us all the boost that we need. The best thing I've done for myself so far is get an online journal at blurty.com and put the link to it in my signature. I was remembering how successful I was right before I went to Mexico this summer, journaling on a thread here about how I was doing, and I realized that making my struggle public really seemed to help. So, if ya'll ever have a minute, check out what I'm writing and leave me some feedback -- OR, make a blurty.com journal of your own (it's really easy). Here's to a successful day #1, everybody! |
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Post by touchingpeace on Oct 3, 2003 11:47:42 GMT -5
Well, so far so good. I am going on a retreat this weekend so the timing is perfect, I'll have a lot of support there. Besides, the mountains ( and nature in general) always help me to heal. Thanks everyone, esp. Heather for getting this going. I feel confident this is (let's stay in the present tense) working. Good luck and take care. Jules |
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Post by Heather on Oct 3, 2003 11:52:27 GMT -5
okay, good luck, Jules! So far so good for me too! Things are looking up.
Love,
Heather
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Post by rabbitmoon on Oct 4, 2003 12:24:34 GMT -5
okay.
i'm in.
thank you so much, Heather. i never looked at it that way- as the "good" picks being bad. but you are so right and i am ready. all my love, rabbitmoon.
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Post by e not logged in on Oct 5, 2003 15:43:57 GMT -5
i'm in too! a few days behind the rest of you, but that's ok. my 30 days start today (10/5) at 4:30 pm. i picked a tiny zit at about 4:25...  this is such a great idea. best of luck to all you! xoxo |
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