"I feel like my hair is like some kind of disloyal and fickle boyfriend. It's so frustrating trying to hang on to what's left. I can't stand watching it slowly abandon me. I am tired of caring whether it stays or goes. Shaving it off…"
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Ready to get rid of it all
Started this discussion. Last reply by asdf234 Apr 8. 9 Replies 1 Favorite
Hi there!I've been dealing with alopecia on and off for almost the last 2 years. While I've never lost all my hair, it just seems to continue to recur. I'm convinced that it's likely stress in my…Continue
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Gabriela Gonzalez replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"Hi, So I totally understand what you are going through. I shaved my hair off about a month ago. It was difficult, but honestly I realized that it was harder for me to see it fall off everyday then it was to just accept that I will always have this.…"
"I so appreciate everyone's help! No spots are showing as of yet...even though they are definitely there, it's just the waiting game that is the hardest, but I am learning to face my fears and know I will not let this beat me.My haridresser…"
Alliegator replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"Hi! I was in your same shoes at one point. First, I started wearing wigs. Then after I stopped paying attention to my bio hair, I decided to cut it short then shorter. Then I bought clippers to give myself a buzz cut. Then I got a razor and now I…"
Mary replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"See my before and after day of shaving photos on my page (earliest photos). I felt SO much better after taking charge and shaving it off. I didn't get depressed every day picking up hair from the floor, and stopped obsessively checking the…"
Devin replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"Im glad I shaved my hair off one of the best things about it was just seeing all of the hair every where would make me depressed and now I dont think about that much. Well whatever you decide Good Luck!"
laura replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"i definately felt more calm and in control after i shaved my hair off,now i wear comfy scarfs most of the time and i forget that i dont have hair.i actually surprised myself as i asked my best friend to shave it because i thought id be really…"
fijifrangipani replied to Jennifer's discussion Ready to get rid of it all"Shaving certainly males life more comfortable if you do chose to wear a wig, but the biggest thing is it takes back some control. Rather than waiting to see if it it is all going to fall out, grow back or whatever, shaving allows you to make one of…"
"I'm not sure if this group is still active, but if they are would love to meet up with some people to just talk."
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- Single
- About Me:
- I am almost 31 years old and developed Alopecia on the back of my scalp last May. I have been treating it with injections, which has been successful, but just discovered another spot on the side of my head a few weeks ago. I've had a lot of stress in my life over the last month and can't help feeling like that caused the new area of hair loss.
- Do you have alopecia?
- Alopecia areata
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
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- At 6:26pm on February 5, 2011,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome, Jennifer!
How are you doing today? I hope your stress is easing.
Leslie Ann
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