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Post by Heather on Oct 5, 2003 17:42:59 GMT -5
Hey girls! You're doing WONDERFUL! Welcome aboard, e, and anyone else who cares to join us. Today I had a very close call but I managed to pull through. I started to pick at one spot, then I used the tally technique my new shrink recommended. It worked! I stopped before I even broke the skin. I got mad at myself, but you know what? I shouldn't be mad. I resisted the WORST temptation...partially picked skin. Normally I would've gone to town on that spot, and then made 7 more just like it! It's so important that we stay away from black and white thinking...("oh, I picked one spot, well, that proves I suck, so I might as well fuck over my whole face.") No. Always ask yourslef, "what is the best thing I can do for myself right now, in these circumstances?" I learned my lesson and tomorrow i won't even TOUCH my skin. I got fake nails today too, so I'll be even less tempted to mess with my face. I find picking so cumbersome with long nails!
I'm super proud of you guys. Good luck with day 4.
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Post by touchingpeace on Oct 5, 2003 18:52:25 GMT -5
Hi all,
I am still doing good. However, I am beginning to think that I don't care, which is the first way I always justify what I do. Once I get absorbed in thinking it's no big deal anyway, forgetting what I truly care about I usually start picking right away. At this point I haven't but would really appreciate any suggestions about how to deal with this. Thanks and keep it up. Jules
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Post by anon,irresp. on Oct 5, 2003 19:46:23 GMT -5
thanks for the message Heather. Keep up the good work. Same thing happened to me. I started a spot, and i did not make it worse. that is a beginning.
i like what you said about "i need to think what is the best thing to to for myself at this moment" and think about the bigger picture, consequences.
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Post by Stef (Incubabe) on Oct 5, 2003 20:29:57 GMT -5
Ive been good all day...and my real test comes when I get in the shower cuz I always always always pick before my showers...EEK! I'll let you know how I did after!
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Post by Stef (Incubabe) on Oct 5, 2003 21:02:24 GMT -5
I survived. I picked some old scabs and one spot that was actually painful. But it actually hurt to pick at it so I stopped. ;D I think I might make it!
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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 5, 2003 23:03:14 GMT -5
u are right when u start with one.. evne u only will pick one u end doing a "clean up" and pff is worse so the best is not start it!!!
keep doing!!
teresa:-*
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Post by Im IN on Oct 6, 2003 8:55:09 GMT -5
WEll, I have been coming to this site just to read what you'all are saying, and I finally decided to join! I am so up for this challenge! Starting a little late.....but I think I can possibly do it. I just moved out on my own and this would be a good time to do it!
Thanks for all you guys put out on the line. So great to know there are people like me out there, and that together, maybe we can change!
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Post by CuseFan on Oct 6, 2003 9:01:11 GMT -5
OOps, I guess I was not logged in! I wrote that last post! Hi All! CuseFan here from the Fabulously Chilly Syracuse, NY!
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