Commitment!

Posted January 19th, 2012 by toomuchpressure
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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On May 27th, 2012 kalogirourania said:
It's so great seeing everyone commited to the cause of stopping. I feel quite bad for saying... but I've just never considered stopping. (I'm lip picking btw) Kudos to you guys.... keep fighting it. And don't listen to me, i'll come around to stopping at some point
On May 27th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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! :)
On May 24th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 82! just had therapy and learned a lot! everything is going well!! :D
On May 23rd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 81...staying strong!!
On May 23rd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!!!
On May 19th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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
On May 18th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!
On May 18th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 74 and 75 going well! staying strong is hard but it is working!
On May 16th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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 :)
On May 15th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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
On May 13th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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
On May 12th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!
On May 10th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!
On May 9th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!
On May 8th, 2012 no.day.but.today said:
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!!!!!
On May 8th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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
On May 8th, 2012 no.day.but.today said:
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:)
On May 9th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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! :)
On May 8th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 66 went well today! picked when i got home but only a little! yay fighting it!
On May 8th, 2012 no.day.but.today said:
So inspiring!!!!
On May 7th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
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!
On May 6th, 2012 L2012 said:
Do you mind if I post a summary each night of how my day has gone? I always think I can beat this habit. But it has beaten me a million times over the last 15 years or so. So I need to be realistic and accept that its going to take more than a bit of willpower (cos I certainly don't seem to have any of that!). So... today I let myself down. And now I feel like shit. I hate it when I rest my head on the pillow at night, and worry about weeping or bleeding on the pillow. I'm hoping for a better day tomorrow. I won't intrude on your comment stream, toomuchpressure. I'll start my own. Thanks for giving me the idea! Best of luck to you :)
On May 6th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
Of course please post your summary each night! It really, truly helps...I think if we track our progress daily, as tedious as it may become sometimes, we can start to see patterns and recognize behaviors...it is really eye opening! You know, i used to tell myself that will power did not work and now i look at it differently! i still dont believe i have will power, BUT i do have the power to slowly change my thoughts and habits and so do you! I know it sucks major when we have a session but dont ever be too hard on yourself! Forgive yourself and realize that you are special and CAN fight this! We can do this...we really can! I would love to read about your updates so be sure to start soon! :) Best of luck!!
On May 6th, 2012 L2012 said:
Thank you so much for your kind words. I have started my own daily log - "I want to kick this habit". I would be so happy if I could beat it and I'm glad I've found other people who understand what I'm going through. I'll keep checking in your progress. Stay strong, and thank you again for your words of support :)
On May 6th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 64...not feeling antsy today kept busy exercising and running errands HOORAY!
On May 5th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 62 and 63...I tried really hard to be strong...it work for the most part. had a little 8 minute pick session just now...i was overstimulated and upset. i let the emotions get to me. It sure is hard when I'm away from home...keeping strong!
On May 3rd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 61..im a little pick antsy today but trying to stay strong!
On May 4th, 2012 new day girl said:
61 days! That's awesome, you inspired me to start my own commitment. I want to be able to say Day 61 : ) I'm posting in the forum under "One day at a time"
On May 5th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
Great! I look forward to following your progress. you know, originally i started and i think aboutt 14 days in i started over...Its difficult but logging here every day or trying to at least has helped immensely. I wish you the best...We can beat this!
On May 2nd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 59...I came to visit my dad in california....i guess luckily, i was in a car all day so i didn't really have time to concentrate on picking! day 60 however, i picked a little...this week away from home is going to be hard for me but i have faith that i can control the urges. i don't have my bedroom or bathroom mirrors covered for me and little reminder notes every where but i have my brain and my will and determination. the pick tonight was not for too long, only ten minutes and it wasn't bad per say...I am strong. I can do this! i have another therapy session and i want to impress myself when i add up the hours i picked... yay!
On April 30th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 58.... didn't pick today!
On April 29th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
cont...i controlled the urge! only picked for five small minutes and probably a total of 6 spots! yaay!
On April 28th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 57...wow how time has gone by so fast. I cannot believe tonight is closing night of my show and I am going to finally be free! don't get me wrong, it has been such a blessing to work on this show and to work with the cast and crew but i am so excited to have time for myself and to really make that commitment! i just bought a swimsuit yesterday and I cannot wait to work out and show off my pick free skin and toned muscles...hopefully! :)
On April 28th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 56...cont. Today actually went well! i didn't pick earlier in the day and then when i came home i literally picked two minutes or less. it was great! i scanned my face violently with my hands and then i controlled the urge. was kind of weird not gonna lie but i did it! YEEE! :) here i go...gotta stay strong!
On April 27th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 56...feeling antsy today...trying to not touch my face and control it!
On April 26th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 55. just had therapy session...went well! i made lots of progress but I have to keep moving forward! :)
On April 26th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 54...just did some homework from my therapy session...having another one tomorrow really excited! I made the choice to not go to london this summer so i could really focus on myself after my current show is over...Im super excited for penn state this year and i cannot wait to start my new life! I was super antsy this afternoon...i woke up around 2pm haha silly me. I needed it...anyways i scratched a few but then washed my face and came to starbucks to do some work. I feel like sometimes i can concentrate more when I'm not at home. It works! best wishes for everyone here! :) Keep on keeping on! we can do this!
On April 24th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 53...did well today! got antsy but stopped myself :)
On April 25th, 2012 AngelSkin said:
its going well! Are you noticing improvement in your skin? are you feeling more relaxed and having less urges to pick now? taking it day by day is a good strategy.
On April 25th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
I am noticing improvement! It's really hard you know...I am still getting really antsy when I don't "relieve" myself with a huge session. The urges are still there but when I ignore them and focus on something else...it works! Thank you for commenting! :)
On April 23rd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 52...only picked 3! woot! :)
On April 22nd, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 51...man i was doing so well! i didn't break too bad...but i did :(
On April 20th, 2012 killastrations said:
Nice to hear about your commitment, I think I will start from today also... I've been picking my face since I was 13, I am 24 now and only just started to slowly stop picking my face and I have seen a major improvement on my skin. I hadn't picked my face for two weeks until last night :( ....my skin was sooo clear and I was extremely happy, but last night I was home alone and just got bored and started picking my face to the point where I've actually cut my forehead and its bothering me that I did this. Yesterday my face was completely free from scabs and scars, now I must start again!!... Top tip for you: It may be quite a hassle but I have found that my skin clears up quickly by drinking 8 glasses of water a day and rubbing Sudocream all over my face before going to bed! It really works! Good luck toomuchpressure :)
On April 20th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
nice to hear you are joining us! I completely understand...I never thought i had a "problem" because that is the pattern i fell in to ... pick a whole lot in one session...let my skin clear up and do it again two weeks later. obviously i learned that was a whole big part of it! I wish you the utmost luck...if you are interested in therapy, i found this wonderful woman annette pasternak and she is helping immensely! I do phone therapy and she emails me things to do and what not...i really think it will be worth it in the end! And thank you for a tip! I will deff try that! :)
On April 20th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 50 going strong
On April 19th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 48...tuesday went well day 49 wednesday was bad...but not too bad... ugh
On April 17th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 47...no pick monday!!
On April 16th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 46...i picked when i got home but i stopped! so good...but i needed to vent to my best friend and i did...felt good after!
On April 15th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 45....had a little session last night...not in front of the mirror. Going strong today! :) I have like 4 assignments to do this week for therapy! i can do it! God is really blessing me lately...i get to travel to london this summer to perform! its expensive but worth it! :D
On April 15th, 2012 toomuchpressure said:
day 44. just got home...turned mirror around and getting in shower Hooray! I only scratched a couple...but none on my back!
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