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First night of insomnia in a while... feeling tired but yet distracted and am finding myself fiddling with my hair a little as I think of how to sleep. Just goes to show that even though I'm pull-free, the temptation to pull can still be there, but as long as we stay positive and make sure we try our hardest to avoid pulling, we can achieve a pull-free future.

For now though, whilst I try and sleep, time to relax with a spot of Bob's Burgers and my bed <3 

#trich #insomnia #bob's burgers #Trichotillomaia #pull-free #tired

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Spinner rings are a great method to keep your fingers busy (I'm still looking to find one for myself). You can get some really lovely designs for them too like this beautiful lady has here :) 

My new spinner ring!

#trichotillomania #trich #spinner ring #ring #ruler #reblog #tips #techniques #pull-free

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Some hair inspiration for you guys (something I havent done in a while!) that helped keep me motivated to stop pulling/stay pull-free.

If you have a picture of some hair that inspires you, be it coloured or otherwise, feel free to share it with me! x

#hair inspiration #hair inspo #red hair #red #long hair #trichotillomania #trich inspiration #extensions #hair

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Following my brief update, I'll be posting a couple personal updates from me over the next few days/posts to keep NotSoTrichy personal and comfortable :D

Update 1) I now have ginger hair! After maintaining the bright red hair for over 2 and a half years, I fancied a change and have now switched to bright orange/red/ginger hair. The same principle of having bright coloured hair to help me stop pulling still applies with this colour and it is one of my favourites that I have ever had.

Do you have a colour that motivates you to stop pulling? Let me know in my ask box! 

Rachel x

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UPDATE 2014

Hello there all you beautiful followers! After a VERY long break from blogging, I have returned!

Firstly I would like to say how sorry I am that I have not been active on the blog for a lengthy period. A lot of change has happened in my life but now I feel that I am once again in the position to blog again. Yaaaay! I will once again be answering any old questions I have saved in my mailbox as soon as I can and encourage anyone who wants to to send questions, comments or feedback to me as I'd love to hear from you :) Secondly, I want to say a massive thank you to all of you amazing people who are still here/who have followed the blog recently. It's your amazing feedback and strength and support that's allowed me to think yes, I can actually do this thing and for that, I thank you <3

In terms of how often I will be posting, that will vary unfortunately. I will be entering my final year at University and am unsure as to how much time I will have, but I will try my very best to get this show back on the road and once more create a helpful and positive environment for others to benefit from. 

Much love to all you followers and I look forward to the new start that NotSoTrichy is about to embark on. Stay positive and together, we can acheive our goals <3

Rachel x

#Trichotillomaia #trich #notsotrichy #update #apology #blogging #help #pull free #messages #positive #positive focus #2014 #new beginings #rachel #trichotillomania

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This is a video of my speech entitled "Overcoming Trichotillomania" that I gave at the TEDxSWPS conference a month or so ago :) If you could take a little time to watch it and let me know your reaction to it I'd appreciate it lots.

It was an extremely hard and daunting task to me at first, but I am so glad that I got to help spread more awareness for Trichotillomania and had this awesome experience. Thanks to all of you followers for supporting me and inspiring me :)

Stay strong

Rachel <3 x

#trichotillomania #Trich #TEDx #TEDxSWPS #Rachel Farago #me #speech #overcomingtrich #ideas worth sharing #inspiration

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TEDx yesterday went really well!

The video of the speech I gave on overcoming Trichotillomania will be going up on YouTube within the next few months so keep an eye out for that!

Thanks to all you followers for inspiring me to take part in it (and to Ms Marriott for asking me to do it!) I'll be posting the speech in due course.

Stay strong guys <3

Rachel x

#trichotillomania #trich #TEDx #TTM #TED #inspiration #june 16th #Rachel Farago #speech #speaking out #overcomingtrich

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I just wanted to say that you're blog has really inspired me. When I first found it a year ago, I knew I had trich but wasn't able to admit it. About eight months ago I finally was able to tell my best friend about it and now as of a month ago I've found a therapist and I'm working to get better. Thanks so much for all of your stories and inspirations. - Kathleen

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply to this darling!

I have to say your message has really touched me and I would like to quote you a little in a speech I'm doing this saturday about Trich, is that ok? I'm so so proud that you gathered the courage to stand up and get the help that you need. You'll be pull-free very soon I'm sure

And in answer to your following question about hair dye, I had my hair stripped originally to get the black dye i used to have out, then have gradually built up my colour to get it bright. I get my roots done with magicontrast at the salon (you have to be a hair-dresser to buy it apparently) and then I top it up frequently with Crazy Colour Fire dye :) Hope this helps and that you get the hair you want for your reward!

Stay strong

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Just a little video letting you know about the TEDx conference I will be speaking in on the 16th of June. Watch the video for more info!

If you'd like to submit for my speech, be sure to start your submission with the word "TED". I hope to hear from you! :)

<3 Stay strong! (P.s. I'm sorry that I look like a ghost! Oh and I had to put this on vimeo as Tumblr wouldnt let me upload)

#trichotillomania #Trich #Trichotillomaia #TTM #Tricho #TEDx #Rachel Farago #me #submissions box always open #submit #TED #conference #overcomingtrich

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We are not ourselves when pulling. It can feel as though someone else is controlling us, that we have no choice.

But we do!

Reach out, tell someone and you can start your journey towards being pull-free and being in control.

#Trich #trichotillomania #pull-free #control #control issues #we can do it #WE CAN DO ANYTHING! #girl #brunette #Tricho

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For more information on the Intralace System, visit the Lucinda Ellery website here: http://www.lucindaellery-hairloss.co.uk/intralace.php

#trichotillomania #Trich #TTM #Intralace System #before and after #examples #wig #weave #help #Lucinda Ellery

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Coloured hair helps me not to pull for several reasons I've said on here and I love it <3

What keeps you inspired? Let me know!

#hair inspiration #coloured hair #pink #reason #love it #pink hair #plait #braid

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Although Trichotillomania is found more commonly in women, there's no doubt that men suffer from it as well.

Pulling/picking from beards is an often overlooked area when people consider Trichotillomania as it is quite easily concealed. However, it does happen and we need to remember that we are stronger than our Trich, no matter what and we can overcome it with time. Reach out for help, tell someone and you'll be on your way <3

#Trichotillomania #Trich #beard #pulling #stop #you can do it #men #tell someone #picking #beards

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How did you find a therapist? I suffer from anxiety problems and trich and am trying to find somebody to help me.

As I live in the UK I initially went through the NHS to get help with my Trich many years ago, but the center where I went wasn't the right environment for me and the therapist I was given knew almost nothing about Trichotillomania. As I was about 14/15 at the time and didn't know how to maturely tell my Mom that it just wasnt working for me, I lied and said I wasn't pulling anymore in order to leave the center which is something you should NEVER do.

After reaching an extremely low point where my pulling was at its worst, I decided to tell my Mom and we went privately this time. We had to research, but we found a cardinal clinic locally to where I live that had a therapist who specializes in Trichotillomania and we called up and Helen became my therapist.

So my answer to your question would be to do your research first and if you don't get on with a therapist tell someone and change! I could give you Helen's details if you lived in the Uk, otherwise the internet can be very useful for your own searches or if you'd like I could take a moment to search for you

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This is my Tangle Toy a.k.a my hand-occupying savior <3 When I go to uni and I suddenly find myself on my own in the world, this will be my best friend and I will continue to take it everywhere I go!

Given to me by my therapist, these little twirly toys can come with textured pieces to them (like mine does) that are great for Trich sufferers who only pull the hairs that feel right/wrong/different like I did. They can really help you to twiddle it instead of your hair which, at least for me, means you’re about to pull. 

For more information or to buy one, visit http://www.tangletoys.com/ or go on amazon like I did with my other ones for cheaper prices :) Give em a go and let me know if it helps you lovelies <3

#Trich #Trichotillomania #tangle toy #Tangle #textured #texture #university #uni #saviour #pull-free #help #technique #tip #aid

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WARNING: SOME MAY WATCH THIS AND FEEL COMPELLED TO PULL AS A RESULT. PLEASE DO NOT WATCH IF SEEING OTHERS PULL MAKES YOU WANT TO PULL YOURSELF. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. 

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Remember the post about the "Beautiful and Bald Barbie" I made about a group trying to get Mattel to create a Barbie to act as an example to those with hairloss due to chemotherapy, Alopecia or Trichotillomania?

Well Mattel missed out, and Bratz got it sorted!

This is the Bratz "True Hope" range of dolls that has been created and I have to say that I am quite proud to have signed the petition to help get these dolls made :) Some may not agree, but I feel it is a step in the right direction to helping girls who may have Trich feel that they are beautiful too.

#Trich #Trichotillomania #beautiful and bald barbie #bratz #true hope #dolls #barbie #Alopecia #mattel #proud