*~Cayenne~*
Maybe you need time away from the board. Give yourself a break. Try not to think about your hair (which is difficult to do). And leave your hair alone. More importantly, try not to compare your hair to others. Remember, we all have different hair. You're just going to remain miserable if you engulf yourself with how others' hair is progressing in length and health. And you know what? Length isn't everything! As much as we all want longer hair on this board, it doesn't mean it's the best thing to have known to man.
I've had a couple of setbacks in my journey to long hair... once when I was relaxed and once when I was natural.
When I was relaxed, I had taken Accutane in 2003 and my hair started shedding excessively and looked very thin. So I decided to cut it to chin length. I wanted to grow it back so bad. Then I found LHCF in 2004. I saw all these albums with beautiful heads of long hair. I really really really wanted it.
When I first went natural, I did the Big Chop May 1, 2005 and decided to let my mom press my hair with a hot stove comb. It permanently straightened my 3-4 inches of natural hair. So I shaved it all off to less than 1/2 an inch. Going natural has lessen my desire for long hair even though I still want more length. It's just not worth stressing over it. Now, I'm pretty much happy with my natural hair and enjoying every phase it goes through.
So HAVE FUN! Look at hair albums as INSPIRATION, not as a comparison to your hair. Hope that helps!
*~Poohbear~*