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At 8:07pm on August 22, 2011, Dominique said…
Hi Dielle,

I recently read your post "Feeling defeated, frustrated and depressed", and since I'm so late with it, thought I'd post on your page instead of there. I hope your return to university has gone okay (if you're back now). Everyone seemed to offer great advice on that area of life - I hope some of it helped.

What resonated with me most is your resentment of your twin. I have also got an identical non-alopecian twin sister and think I can grasp some of what you have gone through with that. I lost all my hair at a really young age and have essentially never had hair. Thankfully, my sister has never had to go through alopecia ever.

As a child it was hard to understand why we were different, as a teenager there were many days where I resented her and how many guys liked her and not me etc. As an adult now though, whilst still resentful on days, I am more thankful that she has never had to go through what I went through, and that she was always there for me.

I don't know what what you're relationship with your sister is like, if she's supportive of you or not. I'm trying to hang around alopecia world more often recently as I'm going through a rough patch myself. However, if you want to talk over the twin thing, let me know. There's definitely another girl on here as well in a similar situation - so just know - you're not alone.

Take care,
Dominique
At 5:20am on January 6, 2010, MiNAH said…
great info...I had completely forgot about the T3 thyroid test.
Mina
At 11:46am on January 5, 2010, Vicsta said…
Hellooooooooo

What kind of studies are you doing at college and what do you want to be?

You know I did read a good book recently called: The Island by Victoria Hislop, a friend gave it to me for my birthday. Have you read any of the books by Alexander McCall Smith? He has written quite a few series, one based in Botswana, a couple in Scotland (where he is from) they are very funny and easy to read - I find them really relaxing!

Anyway thanks for writing me back.

Vicky
At 9:27am on January 5, 2010, Tawny said…
Hi Dielle! Thanks for becoming my friend. You mentioned a cute winter had that you wear to the barn riding and can go under a helmet... do you have a link or picture? I AM still searching for the perfect solution :) Thanks! And I can totally relate to your love of animals. My saviours are dogs. I have only one right now (Storm), but I really miss my Maggie. I also have a Bengal cat named Mavrik who seems so much like a dog sometimes. They are the ones who love me unconditionally and really lift my spirits some days. My Mom and Dad have a quarter horse and a couple of ponies - I should really try to spend more time with them... (the horses)... :)
At 10:09pm on December 30, 2009, Beth said…
Hi dielle!! I really do like my follea wig. I see that you are in cumming. I grew up in Roswell and moved to Tucker a year ago with my husband. I actually purchesed my wig through a company in Alpharetta. What salon do you go to? I'm here if you have any questions! It is my first wig, it is pricey bit completely worth every penny!!! Let me know if I can be of assistance to you!!
At 12:17pm on December 29, 2009, Clayton said…
I know what you mean, "idle hands" and all that, not to mention the issues of self-confidence, self-respect and the others "self" things inherent in how the way we look affects how we feel about ourselves. This condition is a monster for sure!

I lost my hair in '93 and STILL wake up some days thinking I have my hair, my beard, everything. Of course it's a very fleeting feeling (probably reminiscent of a dream I don't remember) but when it hits me that I'm bald, I get so depressed that it's scary.

I just fight through it as I'm sure you do. What would I give to have my old self back? Everything! I'd make a deal with the devil if I could, just to have to shave every other day again and go to the barber shop every other week!

Tomorrow (or the day after) things will be better and we'll be better able to deal with what we both seem to be feeling presently. Things DO get better, I know this for a fact. Hopefully, you can find solace in something I've said today.

Stay strong, Dielle.
At 3:10pm on December 28, 2009, Vicsta said…
Hi Dielle

I identify with lots of what you have said - I am a big animal lover... and devourer of books! I have 3 dogs (1 is mine, 2 are my parents) and a cat, and I used to have a horse (before I got sick).

Hope you are enjoying college life.

Vicky
At 12:34pm on September 30, 2009, Clayton said…
Hi, Dielle. Surprised, right? LOL I'm just checking in on a few of my friends whom I haven't seen or heard from for a while and you happen to be one of them.

No big deal, just coming by to see that you're alright and feeling comfortable amongst us, from the look of your page I can tell you're doing well.

Okay, you're good and that was my main concern. If you ever need to talk, or have someone tell you a joke, don't be afraid to click my icon. I'll get back to you asap and well work through whatever's going on with you. Be kind to yourself, Clayton
At 11:22pm on April 21, 2009, Clayton said…
Hey Dielle, I'm just stopping by to say hello and in doing so, got a change to look through your photos. Not knowing who's who, I'll just say that you're surrounded by warm, good looking people and that's always a good thing.

Anyway, I've decided to hang around, so don't be a stranger! Maintain
and be well, peace.
At 4:15pm on April 16, 2009, Kath said…
good to hear from you - you may actually be surprised that the wigs are not as hot as you think. We have hot and humid summers here too, and although I cant be bothered sometimes, a lot of this summer I have worn my Freedom with no prob. the new one that I have has a newer breatherable silcone cap inside which is definately cooler. Hope it work for you too as I know what you mean about the explanation of what is alopecia. Good luck, Kath
At 4:11am on April 2, 2009, Kath said…
hi there - nice to meet you. Yes I have a freedom wig - in fact 2 now. They are fantastic i must say. I had synthetic lace ones before that, but they only lasted 8-12 months, and did fall off occassionally - i had a few embarrassing moments, once when i fell over and it came off, and the other in the wind. I love sports like you and can go skiing, running and all sports in my freedom wig. They are also not itchy at all. I get terrible excema and was worried that the vaccum would make my scalp itchy with a possible reaction. In fact that is why i never got one for so long, but i have had no reaction or itchyness at all. In fact i think that my scalp is actually better now than before. I used to find that the woven wig caps would stay damp if you perspired too much and then that would make my head itch. Anyway hope the info helps, drop me a line. Talk soon...Kath
At 1:12am on April 2, 2009, Jennifer said…
Hi Dielle,

Thanks for all the advice about the wigs, it was very helpful. I think I would like to try a lace front wig from what you were saying. Are they more comfotable then a regular synthetic wig? I have one of those now and it is fine but it gets a little itchy and I don't think it would be very comfortable in the summer. Can you swim with a lace front wig on? Do you know what questions I should ask to make sure that the hair will stay nice looking after I wash it? I found a place in DC that come highly recomended and I will be there next month so I might try to get one then. Do you know how long they usually last if you wear them every day and about how much I should expect to pay? Thanks!
Jennifer
At 12:37am on March 26, 2009, lauren said…
thanks for the comment on my blog. its cool to now someone around my age (im 17) knows how i feel. :)
At 6:26am on March 22, 2009, Clayton said…
Tattooed? I saw something about that the first night I got here and I must admit, I'm kind of interested. We'll have to talk about it, okay?
At 2:31pm on March 20, 2009, Nancy Schmelzer said…
Yes, it's the wig she has on. We have colored it once and had them thin it out. In the photo it looks nice, but once we washed and styled it -it became unruly and difficult to manage.
N.
At 1:02pm on March 16, 2009, Jessica said…
Hey Dielle,

Yep I have hashimoto's also for about 9 yrs now. I was on 75 mcg of levoxly but now take a combo of snythetic and natural meds for it. I am taking Armour . the web site is www.stopthethyroidmadness.com lots of info on thyroids take a look also show your parents they may want to take you to a different doc if the one your with wont put you on meds.

hope this helps

\jessica
At 7:06pm on February 22, 2009, LeslieAnn Butler said…
Hello and welcome, Dielle! How are you doing today?
LeslieAnn
At 2:15pm on February 21, 2009, Dielle said…
Thanks for all of the support!
At 9:45am on February 21, 2009, Kim Jez said…
Hi Dielle, Welcome!
I also have two horses, one dog and two bearded dragons. I really understand the peace around animals; they luv u unconditionally. I have always felt the most comfortable with animals. Especially horses and otters are my fav.
Well I hope u find support and friends here on this site, as I have found. Keep smiling, Kim J

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