Just thought I should make a final update.
My treatments continue to go well, and I plan on continuing NCR for life. I usually treat most days and experience no PT symptoms. Progress has become very gradual but is still consistent. Treating takes so little time and effort it has quite simply become habit (like brushing my teeth).
I now combine my treatments with face-pulling, which I also plan to continue for life. See the "Face Pulling Experiences" threads to find my method.
Best of luck to all those attempting self-NCR! I hope this diary can help you overcome the initial discomfort that accompanies treatment.