What's the deal with 48? ^o^

The last post had to do with a number... 4 in fact.
The significance was the number of hairs pulled in a day.
This time the number has a very different significance. This number 48 has been bothering me ever since I realized that I had trich- and that it must be conquered!

So what is 48 about anyway?! What's the big deal?
For me, being able to go from meal to meal without pulling out any hairs is pretty significant and quite a feat. A full day is (of course) even harder. Consequently, 36 hours is a tremendous accomplishment. Until October 6th, 2010 (two days ago), I had only gotten to the 36 hour milestone twice. Both times, I pushed myself to go for 48 hours. To be able to go for a full two days (and that includes sleeping time) was a HUGE milestone. I always felt like if I could manage that, there was hope that I could conquer this! I always failed. The pressure that I put on myself was so intense. I did not allow myself to enjoy the victory of 36 hours. I required so much more.

BUT on October 6, 2010, at 1722, I completed 48 hours! I was not ashamed of myself for pulling out that hair at that moment (and even now, I am not ashamed!). I was so excited that I had made it to the BIG 48! I had not even been pushing myself to make it to 48 hours. I had simply been focused on short periods of time, like hours and the periods between meals. As I thought back, I realized that it added up.... to my long-desired, seemingly impossible goal! The best part is: most of that time I wasn't even consciously fighting trich. I was starting to forget about it! I was truly starting to conquer it!!!!

If it wasn't for the support of my numerous friends, I would not have progressed to this healthy stage. You guys are the best friends I could ask for! You all are my life-savers! I thank God for each and every one of you daily and at every thought of you!!!!