Wish me luck

hi all, I've had enough. The hair has completely gone from the top of my head, hardly any left. I'm in bits, but my hairdresser is on her way over to shave my head...i dont think i can do it...please help. My pic of what i have left is below

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Permalink Reply by Becca74 on October 5, 2012 at 10:00pm

Good luck and you will still be beautiful!!

Permalink Reply by Sarah's Mom on October 6, 2012 at 12:22am

You can do it. I wish I could hold your hand. I shaved my daughter's bits off Monday night. She had little pieces here and there. It actually looks much better all gone, although it's a bit of a shock, I know. Hang in there.

Permalink Reply by Milka Stepien on October 6, 2012 at 3:55am

Hey Vicki!

I know it's hard. I remember when I shaved the rest of my hair about 15 years ago. I cried the whole time. But the truth is you slowly get used to it. I shave my head every two days now and I actually find it annoying when my hair is grown out (of course they grow back in patches)
. I'm rooting for you and hope you'll find a way to be accepting of it. That really is the most important thing! Huge hugs and I hope you're coping!

Milka

Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on October 6, 2012 at 3:56am

Hi

I very much hope it went well. I think it is very difficult thing to decide when and if you want to shave your head. I would say though, in my experience it can be very empowering. I hope this is your experience as well.

Let us know how you have got on.

Hugs

Rosy

Permalink Reply by Vicki Sampson on October 7, 2012 at 5:28pm

Hi rosemarie

I did it, and actually feel a lot better. Theres a lot more bald patches than i thought though underneath. But I have some lovely wigs now xx

Permalink Reply by Michjo57 on October 6, 2012 at 11:33am

God Bless, I am thinking of doing it also.

Permalink Reply by alamogirl/ aka Judy on October 6, 2012 at 8:43pm

Oh Vicki, I feel so for you. I never had to shave...my hair "self-shaved" and fell out quickly and in bunches. There will be hurdles: at least I can cover the spots; then, at least I have eyelashes and brows; then, well, I have faced losing it all. Each is hard and emotionally devastating. But strangely, once these things happen, you will feel OK. It is a new normal. If you are like me, you will NEVER like it and ALWAYS want your own hair back. But you will be OK. And you are still the same person. I personally love my wigs. They are comfortable and actually quite cute. They are both synthetic, one a Welch and one a Gabor, and both reasonably priced. I wish you well. Those on the AW site are great and so helpful, Come back often Hugs.

Permalink Reply by Vicki Sampson on October 7, 2012 at 5:26pm

hi judy, i have to say i miss my hair so much, but theres no point in me having any if its not going to all grow. But like you, i've found some gorgeous wigs. I only have synthetic at the moment though but theyre comfortable enough

Thanks for your support xx

Permalink Reply by Vicki Sampson on October 6, 2012 at 8:53pm

I've done it! Gone down to a grade 2 all over and discovered about 10 20p sized patches!! Feeling kind of numb at the moment but thank you for all your kind words. If it hadn't of been for your amazing support i would never have done it!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE...just gotta look in the mirror now, haven't managed that bit yet xx

Permalink Reply by Christine on October 6, 2012 at 10:43pm

Aw, got on here and saw the post after you did it, I have had mine buzzed for a little over a month now, what a relief it was, no more hair coming out everyday, and me pulling more out every time I'd shampoo, no more clogged pipes, broken vacuums, or sinking heart. I get a bit annoyed at the stubble that's here and there, and almost wish I didn't have it at all. I lost mine from the bottom up, so had more time to think on it, being able to hide it for awhile, gave me that time. I know how shocking it was for me, but I really have not felt better. Did you get a good hairpiece, or are you going to wear scarfs, or going natural?? I will always wish for my old hair back, and it is a loss, but things are in some ways better than before. Hope your feeling better and better each day.
Christine

Permalink Reply by Vicki Sampson on October 7, 2012 at 5:23pm

Hi christine, thanks so much for your reply. I have to say i'm still hiding my head when i go out but i do feel a lot better now. I lost mine from the top first so i didnt have much time to decide what to do. But it's done now.. I have some beautiful wigs to wear but i go natural when im at home. New to all these new hair pieces though, theres so many. Thanks again for your support x

Permalink Reply by Maryanne on October 6, 2012 at 11:28pm

Good luck! It'll be great and you'll feel better soon. It's freeing and gives you sense of control. I now have my head waxed and it's wonderfully therapeutic for me. Not only do I share my Alopecia with someone but she is kind, gentle, and supportive. I was her first customer to have a head waxed. It also helped to educate others about Alopecia. It gets easier all the time. Onward!

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