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I'm shaving my head today; I need words of encouragement!
i was diagnosed with alopeica areata.... my hair is growing back in the many spots that i have...but its also falling out at the same time.. im tired of hair everywhere... so i decided just to shave it off... not completely bald but really low... i have wigs for work........and plan on nothing at home....... i really want to do this and i feel like if i don't it will just haunt me in my mind until i just do it!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Leslie Riches on
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If you really want to do it---GO FOR IT! And Good Luck!!
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Permalink Reply by Jenna4 on
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HI Tiffany,
Good luck - you sound very upbeat and confident. I envy that!! I also have AA and have many spots which I can't cover up anymore unless I pull my hair up with a barette and I hate the look. I have been toying with the idea of cutting my hair short and just going with a wig so I can quit obsessing about it already, but I haven't found the courage yet.
How long have you had AA? Have you worn wigs to work already? Let us know how you feel when it's over - it's supposed to be very liberating!
Good luck today,
Jenna
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Permalink Reply by Becka on
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YOU CAN DO IT!! I have the same issue and I just buzz it off every week or so. It's fun & liberating!! Throw on some loud rockin tunes and enjoy what a lot of women can't ever say they have done..shave their heads. It's totally badass and GI Jane. And just own your shaved head. Sit with it. Hold space for what you are doing. Cry, sing or rage through it. But please remember that YOU have beautiful no matter what! And YOU have a TON of support here!!! We are all right there with you!!!! ((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) love & Support
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I have AU and don't need to shave my head. But you make it sound so Powerful and Fun, Becka!
A ritual of acceptance!!
GO TIFFANY!
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Permalink Reply by Debbie on
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Becka, I was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia last fall, and have been dealing with the emotional aspects since then. I only had a fringe of hair left around the bottom, and I finally shaved that off this morning. My husband went out of town, and I just did it by myself. I am surprised to say that, when I looked in the mirror, I didn't feel bad, just relieved to see that I was at least in some sort of "order." I am feeling very tearful, however, but I didn't want to have to deal with anyone's emotions but mine when I did this. Your comments were very helpful to me, and I want to thank you for those.
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Permalink Reply by Tiffany Jacobs on
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i did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... now i have to go to work... so i have to put my wige on.. which sucks... but oh well
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i mean wig...lol
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Permalink Reply by Natalie on
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Good luck! Shaving my head was the most liberating part of my alopecia journey! You will take back control when you shave it off! Rock on with your bald head and hold it high and proud :)
Your sister in baldness,
Natalie
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Permalink Reply by Joy on
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Tiffany
Yay for you!!!! im sure you will feel great not having to worry about it!! have a great day! love Joy
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Permalink Reply by khalid khalil on
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its only hair it grows back lol oops not with us lol
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Permalink Reply by BaldGirlsDoLunch.org on
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You sound happy! And I think you'll find that you can move on in ways you didn't think you could before. It really helps women (and guys too) to get one look going that we can control.
Hanging on to the remainders keeps people mentally and emotionally stuck. There is nothing we can change about the past. In a way it's useless to focus on the past as it prevents moving forward.
I've never met a woman with alopecia who regretted shaving off her bits and pieces...only know women who wish they had done it sooner!
Enjoy!
Thea
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