Alopecia insights

I thought it might be nice to hear from you guys how alopecia changed your outlook on life in a positive way. So many people here have such amazing inner strength that I know you must have gained wisdom and insight from having alopecia. For me personally, it has made me detach from a lot of unimportant things. It was a changing point in my life, and my focus is entirely on my faith in God and on my husband and children. It has made me more compassionate, more "real", and more at peace with myself.

So many of you have inspired me, and so I thank you!!! :)

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Permalink Reply by Dana Kozlowski on May 19, 2010 at 10:12am
Sometimes I think many of us have the same thoughts. I was diagnosed with AA in April and first felt like why me? Now I am changing my way of thinking and trying to eliminate the negative things in life and enjoy what I have and the goals I have accomplished. I just graduated from college at the age of 36! Around the time of finishing school and graduating alopecia came about and I was not as happy as I should have been. Two months later I smile and look at myself on how proud I am to accomplish such a goal. I have also started to detached myself from those who create the drama and stress around me. I am focusing on inner peace too.
Permalink Reply by Chantell M Watkins on May 19, 2010 at 2:47pm
I have been living with Alopecia for 26 years. It was really hard for awhile especially through my teen years. I've learned that hair or the lack of does not determine whether people like me or not. My experience with Alopecia has given me compassion, patience and valuable life skills that have benefited me way more than a nice head of hair ever could.
Permalink Reply by Sarah Car on May 19, 2010 at 4:27pm
My experience with Alopecia of course has been challenging. It doesn't define me because I am more than my hair. But it certainly has shaped me into the woman I am today. Like you it has brought me into a closer relationship with God and has made me focus on important issues. In general, I tend to think and act with a bigger picture in mind. I really feel for people who are suffering physically, emotionally and spiritually, because I was there at one point and have since found peace and joy and purpose. AA is truly a blessing to me now, and I hope I strive to be a blessing to others.
Permalink Reply by Joshua on May 19, 2010 at 11:18pm
Hey Deb,

Very well said, couldnt agree more with what you and others have said. I am glad to say that alopecia is a blessing to me eventhough many in the society doesnt see it as a blessing. Thank you for sharing a genuine thought!

Joshua
Permalink Reply by Pat Latina on May 20, 2010 at 8:51pm
I think that at first I was in denial, like so many here. Today (6yrs later) I'm content, of course, I go nowhere without my FW but I'm so much happier. I love that God chose me cause He knew that I could handle it once I look up. Thank you for giving me the strength to carry on. I'm like you more real, more me and less stuff. Thanks Deb for posting.
Pat
Permalink Reply by Happy Daddy on May 21, 2010 at 3:05am
Alopecia has been like a filter for me, weeding out shallow people quickly before I waste my time or feelings with them.
I found out during my teen years over 20 years ago, that the people that look past my baldness and see me for who I am (not some kind of freak) are good people and make true friends that I can count on even when the chips are down.
I sometimes think that maybe I would have been a shallow person myself (I hope I'm not) and that alopecia has made me a more compassionate person.
I still think it would be nice to have my hair back or at least my eye lashes but it also reminds me that I could have much more serious health problems.
Alopecia didn't stop me from marrying a beautiful wife or having the sweetest little baby girl! Ahhhh! My little angel! She's 15 months old and I can't stop thinking about her. She makes me sooo happy!!! What? Oh yeah, Alopecia...meh, who cares. Gonna go kiss my sleeping baby and count my blessings.
Permalink Reply by kimberly dean on May 21, 2010 at 6:49am
Happy Daddy, so cool what you've written here. Especially the first sentence, "AQlopecia has been like a filter for me, weeding out shallow people..."
Permalink Reply by Dana Kozlowski on May 21, 2010 at 9:40am
I to have been really weeding through people. One thing that I really thought about lately is the people who bring drama and stress to my life. I feel that has contributed to me loosing hair. I seem to obsess about things and stress myself out. NO MORE.......I am moving into a direction where I stay clear of that. Unfortunately my boyfriends family lives their world around drama and I distance myself a bit from that making sure not to feed into it. Sometimes I feel I need support at those times because I am vocal. I love this world on here and the support each person gives each other.

Thank you!

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