Traction alopecia
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Cheryl, Co-founder left a comment for m&mqueen"Hi,
Alopecians in Michigan will celebrate International Alopecia Day (August 6th, 2011) with a late lunch at T.G.I Fridays in Livonia. We will be meeting at 3 PM.
Come for lunch, come for dinner, come for an appetizer or just come for coffee and…"
m&mqueen replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"Thank you so much for that scripture Shelia it is helpful. In fact, when I was first diagnosed I was so extremely depressed and my mother brought me a CD of a sermon that had been given the Sunday after it happened about not giving up and I would…"
Auntie Sheila replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"Shaving my head was so hard, but it was easier then watching it fall out and feeling it on me all the time. Showers were so hard. I would lose hadfulls each shower, and the idea that washing my hair made it fall out was so hard...I knew it…"
Auntie Sheila replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia".I'm glad you are willing to get help for the depression. It'@s hard to face this alone. I wish you well in your cooking program! I definitely would only wear the hat to cook in. The heat will ruin most wigs anyway. I wear a hat or bandana…"
Angie replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"I'll be checking on you."
m&mqueen replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"I definitely think I will get help because doing it on my own is not getting me where I need to be. I've got a lot of goals that I'm working to achieve and I refuse to continue allowing depression get in my way. Thank you for your…"
Angie replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"You must get help for your depression. Don't be afraid or ashame. Talk to a professional, some people need counseling, some need medication and some can do self help. Depression does hurt, I've been there. I was on medication. Soon ,I made…"
m&mqueen replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"Thank you for your prayers, your reply was very encouraging and it really helps to discuss this with someone who truly understands. My hair has mostly fallen out in the front of my head from the stress of wearing synthetic braids in my hair back in…"
Auntie Sheila replied to m&mqueen's discussion New to all of this and looking for some advice in the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia"I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this. I was also diagnosed a little over a year ago. Docs think mine was caused by an arthritis medicine and docs at the Mayo clinic don't think I even have arthritis now! They say it's celiac…"
m&mqueen added a discussion to the group Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia
New to all of this and looking for some advice
Hi all. I was diagonosed with traction alopecia about a year ago and for that entire year I felt as if I was completely alone in this and that is one oft the worst feelings in the world. I mean my parents and my sister have all been supportive but I find that they don't like to discuss my fears and my pain with me because it makes them uncomfortable. Besides, how could they possibly empthize with me when all of them has a full head of hair; especially my sister how has the long hair that I have…See More
m&mqueen joined Cheryl, Co-founder's groupNewly Diagnosed with Alopecia
This group is for people who are new to alopecia. It's a place to learn the essentials of coping and how to continue living life to the fullest despite the condition. More experienced alopecians are also invited to offer support and guidance.
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I am a woman in my thirties studying to be a pastry chef and am on the journey of discovering and embracing who I truly am.
- Do you have alopecia?
- Traction alopecia
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:36pm on July 30, 2011,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome!
How are you today?
Leslie Ann
- At 2:46am on July 29, 2011, Cheryl, Co-founder said…
- Hi,
Alopecians in Michigan will celebrate International Alopecia Day (August 6th, 2011) with a late lunch at T.G.I Fridays in Livonia. We will be meeting at 3 PM.
Come for lunch, come for dinner, come for an appetizer or just come for coffee and dessert!
We want to meet you!
T.G.I Fridays
20120 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-1087
(734) 464-8443
Please RSVP on the Events page:
http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/international-alopecia-day-det
so that we can make reservations if needed.
Thanks and we really look forward to meeting you!
TGI Fridays has been kind enough to offer our group a 10% discount on the meals.
PS: Please note that this is a dutch treat and everyone is responsible for their own bill!
Cheryl
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