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First step to acceptance?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dielle May 7. 10 Replies 0 Favorites
I am almost 32 years old and started loosing my hair when I was 12, I was able to hide and conceal it for a while but started wearing pieces in my 20's. One would think by this point in my life I…Continue
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Dorothy G. replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"Hi Lexie,
I have had aloecia for almost 3 years. I spent a lot of time being frustrated with it and upset eith my hair obsessed teenager.
Right now I'm relieved that my hair drastically came out a few months ago. It made me do things…"
Dee replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"I so feel you on this topic. What you have to do is pray for self-acceptance ..that is if there is nothing you can do to help reverse your condition. Also, realize your self worth and that just because you do not have a full head of hair..it does…"
Sonia replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"Hi Lexie,
I have had alopecia for nearly 4 years now and it's only been in these last few weeks that I have begun to accept that I will ALWAYS have alopecia, before now I lived in hope that my hair would grow back. These last few weeks have…"
Lexie posted a status"Thank you for all of the responses, I really appreciate the support. I hope to make baby steps to acceptance."
Alliegator replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"I was diagnosed with AGA when I was in high school. I was able to conceal mine too. The suggestion that I have is for you to take baby steps. Every baby step helps! It might take time, but I believe you can come to accept it. One thing that I would…"
SilkHead replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"In order for me to begin my process of acceptance, I had to go back and begin to heal the scars. There is this huge part of me that picks everything apart, that is hyper aware of people and what they think. I needed to recognize that what I thought…"
BTB (John) replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"All perfectly valid feelings and emotions to have, and every one takes the steps at their own pace. No right or wrong way to do what you have to do, Pat took a long time to come out and say I am bald, she took 17 years before going public and she…"
Kathryn replied to Lexie's discussion First step to acceptance?"I agree with Rose Marie in that, rather that sit back and accept the "cards that were dealt" it is better to be proactive. Educate yourself as much as possible, and take steps be your healthiest. Although it can be difficult to open…"
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I am almost 32 years old and started loosing my hair when I was 12, I was able to hide and conceal it for a while but started wearing pieces in my 20's. One would think by this point in my life I would be use to it and accept it but have not and can't seem to. I always knew there would be a chance I would loose my hair because my mom did but of corse hoped it would skip me. I don't talk to people about this because I don't tell people, I am scared about how they will react and what they will…See More
Lexie posted a discussionFirst step to acceptance?
I am almost 32 years old and started loosing my hair when I was 12, I was able to hide and conceal it for a while but started wearing pieces in my 20's. One would think by this point in my life I would be use to it and accept it but have not and can't seem to. I always knew there would be a chance I would loose my hair because my mom did but of corse hoped it would skip me. I don't talk to people about this because I don't tell people, I am scared about how they will react and what they will…See More
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- Relationship Status:
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- About Me:
- Trying to figure out how live my life as "normal" as possible. I started loosing my hair as a teenager and had to start wearing pieces in my 20s. I have had a hard time dealing with my condition and have only told a very few people. Like a lot of people with these various conditions I don't how to handle dating or relationships. I hope to become more comfortable with my condition in time.
- Do you have alopecia?
- Other type of alopecia
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
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- At 6:06pm on January 15, 2012,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
Yes, Lexie -- there is a great support group in the area and the next meeting is January 21 in the Tualatin area. The leader's email is: or.alopecia@gmail.com and his name is Carl Soder.
If you decide to get my book please let me know how you like it. I think it will help! In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions or need to talk.
Hugs!
- At 8:02pm on January 14, 2012,
Hello and welcome, Lexie!
We are neighbors -- I'm in Portland!
Sounds like you might be having a hard time. Let me know if I can help.
Leslie Ann
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