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- Writing this journey I thought was going to be an easy task. I like many have dealt with the daily pressures of alopecia for many a year now. But when my fingers hit the keys, i realised it was going to be a little more difficult. I started losing my hair around 6 years when i was pregnant with my second son. Initially i admit I didn't think alot of it. Until I woke up one morning and my pillow was covered with my hair. What a feeling that was. I had no idea what the heck was happening. I hadn't gone to see anyone, because of course how embarrassing is that! So off to the doc i went - Alopecia he said. Great! now explain......This followed with pills, potions even injections. At the beginning of last year my husband started asking the question. "Is this it? Is this what you are going to do for the rest of your life? What about a wig". Well the thought of a wig was terrifying. Why on earth would I do that. Eventually not 4 months ago, after catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror with no hair on the right side of head, none in the back and my fringe starting to disappear. I burst into tears and wondered why this was happening to me. I felt like I was the only person in the world; alone and isolated. Eventually I thought why not....I jumped on the net at 1am and found a site that manufacturers wig. It was warm, compassionate and it was like they were actually inside my head. I sent an email. The woman that assisted me through the process was AMAZING!!! Of course though I to shave my hair off completely so I could be fitted. Oh god I thought, like it isnt bad enough already! Off came the hair, followed by tears, tears and more tears. Now I needed to wait, my wig could take 3 months to make. During this time however I found myself again. I being bald was GREAT! I learnt to wear my head with pride. I helped my confidence and reminded me that I am me, not my Alopecia. I for so long had defined myself by my alopecia that I had withdrawn. Now I sit typing this story with the most amazing wig on my head, feeling like a million bucks. Thanks!!! Alopecia has been many things for me; my worst nightmare, a punishment, a secret but now it has become my savour. I'm back! Ready to take anything on! Yet tomorrow if I have a bad hair day - bald it is!!!! And I am happy with that!!!!! through this adventure in my life I have learnt the your toughest friends will love you, your softest will love you more and your family is always there!
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Look forward to hearing from you. Kath
yes it is one of the bet medicine to laugh. I say somtimes the same to my children and then we laugh about it but sometimes my daughter looks sad if I make a joke because she was so proud and happy at the time I had my hair back. Her wish is that I will get it back. She is very senitiv and I do have to be very scareful because of her emotions.
I wish you a got evening. In Germany it is 2 o`clock in the afternoon and the sun ist shining. A wonderful day today :))
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You've gone through a lot! I know how hard alopecia can be; I have had it for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" You can find out more on my page -- and it's available on this site under "Bookshelf." Let me know if there's anything else I can do!
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