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toomuchpressure , 19 Jan 2012

Commitment!

I keep reading about everyone who is making these commitments and you know, I really want to make one too! I feel like maybe if I post daily about how i'm doing, it will keep me motivated to keep doing better! I will start right now, but officially begin day 1 tomorrow of my week long commitment. If I can get through a week...I can get through longer! As of today, I have done alright...Only picked a few minor spots. I am home alone tonight making it harder, but I am going to do it! I have to promise to myself that there will be no more tonight! Wish me luck!! :)
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toomuchpressure
February 19, 2012
Day 5! I'm ready for a pick free day! I got in a little trouble with my mom so I'm having this struggle now. I don't want my emotions on the subject make me feel like I have to pick it out. I just want to relax today and make amends with my mom rather than on my skin! I can do it!
vet_to_be
February 19, 2012
you can do it! I have decided to do a similar thing, writing everyday about how I'm doing! I know anxiety really affects picking, but if you can break the cycle I'm sure it will get easier. good luck. xx
toomuchpressure
February 20, 2012
day 6...well last night did not go well. I have been doing better overall though...I am staying away from mirrors. Here i go!! :)
toomuchpressure
February 21, 2012
day 7. Last night actually went pretty well! I had a couple infractions if you must call it that. Im happy. and I'm totally going sans makeup today, even though my skin is not the best. it feels good to go without....im still really paranoid about the way i look but i have to get it through my head that people really don't care! its me that creates the biggest problem about it in my head. I can beat this! happy hands today! :)
valentine
February 21, 2012
Great thoughts to share! Back when I went to an OCD clinic, the first thing I was told was that my perfectionism--especially about my appearence, and along with the distorted sense that people were always scrutinizing my face--was a big part of my picking cycle and my first "homework" was to leave the house without makeup. It's a big challenge for me but I've found that when I'm out of town, visiting my boyfriend, I can do it easily. It's just that here at home my paranoid sense that I might "run into someone" I know makes it seem like leaving the house without clothes--though I wear so little it's hard to tell I have it on! Anyway: I continue to be inspired by your choices and hope you have a great, pressure-free day!
toomuchpressure
February 22, 2012
More on day 7...just went to the gym and ate pretty well today. could have been better. Im ready to change my life. Its going to be hard but very worthwhile. I had no makeup on at the gym and i had a great work out. afterwords this guy, not attractive but hey, came up to me and was like oh hi blah blah do you have a boyfriend. I said yes...i do not actually, but it made me feel good that even though my skin was unclear and bare, someone was interested. This is good for all of us! It's in our heads guys! We can beat this. Also, my "fortune" on my tea said that a person will become happy when they overcome a challenge successfully! HOORAY! And, the night is young which means...watch glee/new girl...shower...GO TO BED! There is no picking...i can do it!
toomuchpressure
February 22, 2012
day 8. Happy day! yesterday was finished very well! I am feeling antsy picky again but I'm trying my best to fight it. Went to the store this morning with no makeup. Going to try all day! For a little bit before I wrote this I fought writing it...because I had other things to do. This is important. It will give me commitment and an obligation to myself and ultimately all you guys! Here's to a healthy pick free day! :)
toomuchpressure
February 23, 2012
day 9 Yesterday went pretty well...i had a few minor slip ups but overall did well! keeping positive and staying healthy! hooray!
toomuchpressure
February 24, 2012
Day 10 I am not feeling so well today but thankfully i did not pick yesterday, only scratched my back a little but the good thing is that i did not sit in front of a mirror and focus on the picking! Good thoughts, happy days! I'm excited because for the first time ever, i feel like i can actually overcome this. it feels wonderful!
toomuchpressure
February 25, 2012
day 11 yesterday went well! Not 100% successful but still good! I got really antsy and was touching my face a lot but I did not pick a lot! Today WILL be a good day! I can do this!
toomuchpressure
February 26, 2012
day 12 Yesterday was great! I didn't pick at all hooray!! So today I must strive for this as well! i am going to focus on keeping hands away from face :)
toomuchpressure
February 27, 2012
day 13...I was at work all day and I did not touch my face! hooray! keeping busy really helps. Now I'm home and i have to make sure to steer clear! I did pick one on my boob but thats okay! it'll heal up if i leave it alone! Covered with a band aid so I don't touch it again! I have been journaling for about a week now and exercising and eating very good foods for my body. Im ready to make this life change and I think I am getting closer and closer day by day. By really focusing on what I am putting into my body and focusing on making sure Im treating my body with respect, it gives me a greater responsibility in life. No more taking the easy route...this is a journey and its very difficult but with the right mindset, support, and tools, I can do it and so can anyone else :) I believe in everyone!!
toomuchpressure
February 28, 2012
Day 13 continued...dun dun dun...I literally just got done with an hour and a half picking session. It's hurts. Literally and figuratively. You know this is hard. too hard. I had a very emotional night with my mom...we fought but then we resolved our problems. I think I just let everything get to me and I didn't let it out properly. Well, tomorrow is a new day. I can do this. Any support helps. Thanks guys.
stresskitty
February 28, 2012
I hear ya! Seems like any kind of friction with my mum seems to set me off, even if I don't think it's got to me, I end up picking. It's like it builds up without me realising. Good luck with the rest of ur week! We can do this!
toomuchpressure
February 29, 2012
day 14. obviously I was a little upset today, but i guess luckily i have mastered how to cover my skin and look pretty good. haha. I tried to keep confident...i pretty much succeeded. I picked at a few just by scratching but nothing serious. time for a new healing!
toomuchpressure
March 01, 2012
day 15 No pick day! woot...I admit i literally just scratched one but i caught myself and told myself no more today! i have the gym rehearsal and then bed time to worry about. I can do it :)
Savannah
March 01, 2012
Hi Toomuchpressure, Just found this site today and I can't stop reading I am inspired by your open & honest way of dealing with your issue! I always thought I was alone but thanks to you and others I now have hope that I can overcome this & a place to visit, to hear and share stories. Congratulations on making through the day! As with all things, we can do it, " One day at a time" after all nothing really exisists except this moment and there are a million other ways to spend our time and relive our stress other than destroying our own skin and ultimately making ourselves feel worse than ever! Currently I look worse than I ever have in my life, due to spending several hours in the bathroom with tweezers over the past couple of days. But today was different. I found this site, registered, commented and followed some valuable and inspirational advice! Thank you for sharing. You will succeed and be scar free soon! As will I! My prayers are with you and I look forward to your daily updates! Sincerely grateful, Savannah
sunny55
March 19, 2012
I am exactly in your position, today! Thank you for this comment, I feel like I am you, lol! Wow, I feel like crying... okay now i am crying... I will start being accountable today.

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