Zoner
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Post by Zoner on Nov 9, 2003 11:19:58 GMT -5
Since I've joined this board, I keep trying to tell myself not to pick for just 24 hours. I haven't been able to completely do it, but each day I try harder and my picking has lessened. Yesterday, I only picked at my face twice, but found I stopped myself almost immediately and didn't let myself get into the "Zone". I still picked at my arms and legs, but again, only minimally. I just keep telling myself that I can stop this, and then remind myself of how bad I'm making myself look by doing this. I internally say "What will it get me? Just go find something else to do...."
I thought that whoever wants to, we can start Monday morning (giving people the chance to review this and respond). I figure we can serve as each other's support. any time I feel like picking, I'll just get on the board and read or post.
If it doesn't work Monday, then we'll try again tuesday!
It's baby steps, but a beginning!
Anyone in?
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Post by Snout63 on Nov 9, 2003 14:01:17 GMT -5
I'm in! I have to go to Denver on Wednesday and give several days of presentations. The thought of anyone thinking, "What's wrong with her face?" is the total worst. Like you, I haven't been able to go 24 hours, but I've cut waaaay back and not gotten into the zone, so I'm there with you. Monday morning it is! Liz  |
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Post by over it on Nov 9, 2003 14:37:34 GMT -5
Sounds good to me...I picked once this morning but I think I'm up for the challenge. 24 hours it is!
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Post by Stef (Incubabe) on Nov 9, 2003 15:57:28 GMT -5
Count me in.
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Post by scarreddaisy on Nov 9, 2003 17:28:07 GMT -5
hell i havent been pick free for 24 hours for ever... count me in... no harm in trying |
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Post by over it on Nov 9, 2003 17:49:39 GMT -5
4 down - 20 to go ;D
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Post by sagacious on Nov 9, 2003 18:07:38 GMT -5
I used a new moisturizer and have bumps that are driving me nuts. I better try ZT or I will make them a mess before the end of the week. Starting at midnight tonight, factor in the 5 hours of sleep plus the 3 tomorrow night, 8 hours of work where I don't mess with my skin makes 16 leaving only 8 where I can get into trouble. I can make it so I'M IN! Saga
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Zoner
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Post by Zoner on Nov 9, 2003 18:26:32 GMT -5
Wow! I'm psyched so many people are in on this! I Like sagacious's line of thought. If we start at midnight tonight- technically Monday, then when we wake up monday morning we just tell ours selves that 8 of the 24 hours are out of the way (or however long you sleep!)
Let's just try to keep ourselves busy. If the urge ever gets to bad, I'm going to tell myself that I'm just stopping for the day, and that if I really want I can pick Tuesday. That way I'm not fatalistic about it!
I'm going to stay logged in all day tomorrow and check the board while I'm at work. If anyone's got a really bad "craving"- Just post to this or send a message- I'll be around!
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FarmGirl
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Post by FarmGirl on Nov 9, 2003 19:05:39 GMT -5
Count me in too! I've been doing it 8 hours at a time since Wednesday 11/5 (when I found this board in fact) and so far I've made it. I keep touching my face during the course of the day amazed at how good my skin feels. It actually feels dewy soft and cool and not hot and tender. But, I only think in 8 hour increments because that's all my brain can handle at a time  I did pick out a huge hay sliver from my finger though today. It killed and I had to get it out--and it was fun finally grabbing it with the tweezer and sliding it out. Does that count against me? We can do this! |
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Zoner
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Post by Zoner on Nov 9, 2003 19:32:46 GMT -5
Farmgirl-
I think we can say that the sliver is a legitimate pick!
For me, I'm really going to focus on not touching my face. I sometimes pick so bad that I make myself look terrible. And I also think that i give myself pimples from doing that! so if I slip up and scratch at my back feeling for something, I'm not going to hold it against myself too bad!
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Post by Canuck on Nov 9, 2003 19:48:14 GMT -5
Zoner,
Great idea! Count me in, too! There's nothing like starting out the week in the right frame of mind. Good luck, everyone!
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Zoner
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Post by Zoner on Nov 10, 2003 9:59:43 GMT -5
Good morining guys and gals-
Wow, this is pretty hard! I haven't picked at my face at all since midnight last night- but I'm not completely pick free. I found myself massaging my head on the way to work and picking at a few left over scabs. But I stopped myself right away. So far so good I guess. How's everyone else doing?
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Post by tryingtoquit on Nov 10, 2003 11:26:06 GMT -5
I'm starting today, pick free this morning!
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Post by snout63 on Nov 10, 2003 11:40:50 GMT -5
So far so good. Looked in the mirror after getting out of the shower (always my weakest moment) and did not pick or look for anything to pick either! 11:40am and going strong!! ;D
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Post by anon,irresp. on Nov 10, 2003 12:44:56 GMT -5
farmgirl
great idea of thinking of it in smaller time increments, maybe that is one of my downfalls. i'll try it
snout63
great progress with looking at mirror after the shower and resisting, that is also one of my weak times
listing trigger times:
--sitting on toilet
--looking at mirror without makeup in the bathroom, especially evening when grooming, after shower
--weekends
--when faced with social situations
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