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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
May 07, 2012
day 65...I was VERY extremely overstimulated tonight and proud to let you all know that I fought it! Its a great feeling. I would love to achieve that over and over and i can! :) WE all can!
toomuchpressure
May 08, 2012
day 66 went well today! picked when i got home but only a little! yay fighting it!
no.day.but.today
May 08, 2012
Good luck:)I felt like I was getting control but then I just had another zone out session and now I'm back to where I started. You've motivated me to start a week long commitment so thanks for that!!!!! I just wanted to be able to say 'I used to do that' or even be able to see what my skin could be like minus the self sabotage!!! Just downloaded a bubble wrap app so I'm gonna see if that works, best thing is it comes with loud sound effects. If only there could be a siren in real life that would go off when I went to pick at my face. Feeling confident, god I hope this time I can finally do this!!!!!
toomuchpressure
May 08, 2012
I believe in you. I think that we all have struggles in life and this is a big one we need to learn to forgive ourselves and to grow and to make this habit make us stronger I noticed your username is no day but today are you a rent fan it's my favorite musical
no.day.but.today
May 08, 2012
Absolutely!!!! Makes me cry everytime I watch the bway DVD!!! I like that mentality, forgiveness is something I've never really thought about. Can I just say its so remarkable to me how inspiring it is to have an absolute stranger saying their believe in you, thanks so much! So glad I found this website:)
toomuchpressure
May 09, 2012
I did the musical in high school and It changed my life! I love watching the DVD too! and of course, forgiving ourselves is so important. This problem we have does not define us as human beings! and I just think it is important for us all the be supportive of each other...we all have loved ones who care but if they don't have it...they don't get it! But luckily, all of us can relate here on skin pick and it's wonderful to have this site! :)
toomuchpressure
May 09, 2012
day 67...i was touchy feel and scratched a few on my back but i spent the afternoon with my good friend...i didn't want to pick when i got home! hooray!
toomuchpressure
May 10, 2012
day 68....THIS IS BIG! I came home, ate, went to the downstairs bathroom where i do most of my picking...i looked in the mirror from afar and said i will just look and then...i rejected that! I said to myself, if i look i will pick...so i went potty and left! so genius! Im so happy...moving up folks!
toomuchpressure
May 12, 2012
day 69 I did pick but i controlled it! i picked like 4 that were ripe haha and i didn't touch after...making huge progress folks...my therapy session also went super well! I love working with annette so much! I know its a big step but everyone should do therapy with her! i had a Skype session and it was great! here is her website!! :) http://bfrbcoaching.com/ day 70 wow! already at day 70 this is cuhrazy! so today i hung out with some good friends and i got my ear pierced again! i love it. No pick friday! i can do this!
toomuchpressure
May 13, 2012
day 70/71 Im doing pretty well! i need to commit to my new breathing exercises more but overall i am feeling the control over this! its amazing!!! :D
toomuchpressure
May 15, 2012
day 72...did well overall...did one breathing exercise...picked for about five minutes...very antsy gave in a little tonight but did well overall! :D
toomuchpressure
May 16, 2012
day 73...i think I'm starting to ignore it! its wonderful.. i still have very strong urges don't get me wrong..but i am staying busy! it helps :)
toomuchpressure
May 18, 2012
day 74 and 75 going well! staying strong is hard but it is working!
toomuchpressure
May 18, 2012
day 76 i feel antsy and picky today but i am going to cover my mirror and try some breathing exercises and keeping my time occupied!
toomuchpressure
May 19, 2012
day 77 i picked a little yesterday but not a lot! its easier to control nowadays! I'm feeling very much in control today! yay
toomuchpressure
May 23, 2012
day 78 79 80...i have been feeling super antsy lately...this is so hard! I'm starting to get back on track with exercise and stuff...super hard! i can do it though...therapy on thursday...i need it!!!
toomuchpressure
May 24, 2012
day 82! just had therapy and learned a lot! everything is going well!! :D
toomuchpressure
May 27, 2012
day 83 84 and 85. so these days have been going well overall but last night i totally had a horrible backslide in my focus. I am not ashamed because i know i have been making a lot of progress but I was angry last night. I'm going to disneyland in a couple days and although it does not really matter there is no one to impress really. I was extremely delighted today however...my good friend and extremely attractive and just the best soul ever told me i looked so beautiful he actually declared it in front of all my friends so it made me feel less stressed about my picking. i know i can get better at this. I just have to focus and i have to time and dedication to do it! i can do it! we can all fight this! heres to healing! :)

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