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Trying to learn how to move forward
I have been losing my hair on and off for 5 years. It started after the death of my youngest son. Of course, the dermatologist told me I was losing my hair due to stress. His advise, "resolve the stress and your hair will probably grow back". I had to laugh because obviously I can never bring my son back so that option is out. I had a short time with no hair loss and I thought that it was over. Then, about 6 months ago it started falling out again. This time it is coming out quickly and my hair is thinning each day. I try to avoid looking at it, but I recently looked at it in the mirror because I was curious how bad it was. I never should have looked. It is much worse than I thought and I have been depressed ever since I look at it. Almost half of my hair is gone. Now I am trying to learn about wigs and what my options are. I am 31 years old and I never thought I would feel like an 80 year old woman due to my hair. I feel so lost and none of my family have a clue about how I feel. I am the only one going through this and they just can't relate. I know that my family will love me no matter what, but I want to love me. The old me. I just feel so horrible right now.
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Permalink Reply by Weston D on
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Have you ever seen Life of Pi Lindsay? One of the themes that stuck with me is that we lose everything, and that said, its special when you are able to say goodbye. You may or may not have been able to say goodbye to your son. You will always be able to say goodbye to your old self as long as you live. Thats something all alopiecians have to face.
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Permalink Reply by jayme sue on
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Im so sorry for your loss your son and your hair. I am 32 and have two sons lost my hair almost a year ago. i guess i was stressed. I lost 80 % in 2 months my dematoligist tried a cortizone shot in my scalp. then took a scalp sample turns out i have scaring alopacia she told me it well probably never come back with tears in her eyes. i have some patchy black hair spots and a lot of white fuzz. I totally agree with people not relating to how your feeling my family and friends are very supportive but it still feels like they well never understand how hard it really is. my heart goes out to you for both of your loses if u ever want to talk message me. stay positive and strong i no its hard but i found if i try to stay positive in all situations it makes it a little easier. take care. Jayme
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Permalink Reply by Lindsay Rossi on
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Thank you for the kind words. I am as comfortable as I can be with the loss of my son since I have had 5 years to go through the grieving process. Now I feel as if I am starting that whole process over again in regards to my hair loss. I know I will grow accustomed to it, but it will take time.
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