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LDC , 27 Jun 2012

Hijacking the Forum - My Progress Report

I've tried everything. This forum has worked for me before so I know it can work again. I need to be strong. Daily progress report to follow.
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LDC
June 27, 2012
Feeling ashamed, embarrassed and full of self hate. A severe picking episode last night left me looking like I was suffering from a disease of some sort today. The wounds were so bad that no amount of make up could possibly hide them. Things can only get better from this point onwards. On a positive note, I didn't add to the damage too much today. So while yesterday's efforts earned me a score of 2/10, I'm giving myself 5/10 for today. Day 1 - 2/10 Day 2 - 5/10
LDC
June 28, 2012
Day 3 - Much better than the last two days. Need to stay strong. Day 3 - 7/10
LDC
June 29, 2012
Day 4 - face is beginning to heal but I've shifted my focus to other parts of my body. While I'm not so bothered by how these other parts look, I'm not really overcoming my urges if I'm just directing them elsewhere. 7/10
LDC
June 30, 2012
Day 5 - much better. Enjoying looking more presentable. 9/10
LDC
July 01, 2012
Good. Didn't spend any time in front of a mirror today.9/10
LDC
July 02, 2012
Perfect score - 10/10 :) Now the aim is 10 consecutive days at 10/10. Nine to go!
greenmachine
July 03, 2012
This is a great idea to make a progress report and set attainable goals for yourself. Keep up the good work!
LDC
July 05, 2012
Day 10 - was going well, then I let myself down tonight. 6/10
LDC
July 06, 2012
Day 11 - Bad. Very bad. I'm getting a bit sick of being me. 2/10
LDC
July 07, 2012
Day 12 - Could've been better. In a bit of a vicious cycle now... Wearing lots of make up to cover blemishes... Make up causes more imperfections to appear... Imperfections increase the urge. Tomorrow this cycle will end. I will be good to my skin and let it do its job of healing. I need to put a stop to this right now. I don't want my son growing up seeing me do this to myself. 6/10
LDC
July 09, 2012
Day 14 - hmmm... I guess it could've been worse. Struggling to get on top of this. But I won't give up. 4/10
skreed29
July 10, 2012
never say you are losing. you cant lose. the most important thing that anyone who picks needs to remember is to do everything you possibly possibly can to keep your head above water emotionally. you have to be optimistic and pick yourself back up after a session ! no matter how bad it was.. i know sometimes you cant help but to feel so desperate and hopeless but you have to think forward, and get excited about your healing ! because your body is a healing machine and it will start to get sooo much better, quicker than you can imagine when you finally overcome your habit and let it ! do things that make you feel good and make a list of reasons why you HAVE to stop picking ! keep your chin up and try to smile, even if you are sad, youve gotta fake it till you make it. optimism is the strongest weapon we have in the battle against picking.
LDC
July 11, 2012
Sarah, I feel so grateful that you took the time to offer me some advice and support. Such great advice too! I've already made a list of reasons why I shouldn't pick, and things that make me happy. I guess I'm going through a bit of a bad patch at the moment, but your kind words have given me the lift that I needed. I saw that you had a good day yesterday. I'm so happy for you. Keep going strong. Your positivity is inspiring.
skreed29
July 12, 2012
it made my heart smile to read this (: (: (: the best thing about this forum is that even if i had a bad day, i can come on here and read about other peoples good days and i dont know why, but it makes me feel a million times better ! i really really hope that you start having some more good days and that you stay positive !!!!
LDC
July 12, 2012
I feel the same way. It's so nice to have the support of other people who are going through the same thing. I've had a perfect day so far and I'm determined to make it through the whole day! Wishing you all the best too - I'll keep an eye on how you're going :)

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