The joys and anxieties of regrowth - Alopecia World2024-03-29T06:52:09Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/the-joys-and-anxieties-of-regrowth?id=2022678%3ATopic%3A1045718&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI feel for your unfortunate e…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2014-04-03:2022678:Comment:11650962014-04-03T03:11:08.088Zbeautiful46https://alopeciaworld.com/profile/beautiful46
<p>I feel for your unfortunate encounter with beautiful hair is the dream of every girl a beautiful heart. If you have long hair does not come out, then I can give you a good recommendation. Because in the past I was a friend is like this. Later, she had no intention of them when shopping online at EOZY saw a wig, then she bought. After she had been with this wig wig that I feel quite real. I can suggest that you can also go there to look at.</p>
<p>I feel for your unfortunate encounter with beautiful hair is the dream of every girl a beautiful heart. If you have long hair does not come out, then I can give you a good recommendation. Because in the past I was a friend is like this. Later, she had no intention of them when shopping online at EOZY saw a wig, then she bought. After she had been with this wig wig that I feel quite real. I can suggest that you can also go there to look at.</p> You gotta do what you feel mo…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-10-03:2022678:Comment:10987262013-10-03T13:55:51.962ZVanessahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Vanessa747
<p>You gotta do what you feel most comfortable doing and what will help you live without worrying about your hair 24/7. But just remember it's a huge blessing that you do have hair right now even if it may not last forever you are still sooooo lucky!</p>
<p>You gotta do what you feel most comfortable doing and what will help you live without worrying about your hair 24/7. But just remember it's a huge blessing that you do have hair right now even if it may not last forever you are still sooooo lucky!</p> Hi Katadi
Sorry to hear abou…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-07-23:2022678:Comment:10720412013-07-23T09:39:27.772Zlosing_ithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/booboo
Hi Katadi<br />
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Sorry to hear about your alopecia, unfortunately there is nothing that I have been using that has helped. You're better off saving your money and focusing on how you can adapt to the hair you do or don't have, eg wigs, scarves etc. just found something called couvre that is good for patches - like a concealer. But in terms of cures, there are none.<br />
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Good luck,<br />
<br />
Marie
Hi Katadi<br />
<br />
Sorry to hear about your alopecia, unfortunately there is nothing that I have been using that has helped. You're better off saving your money and focusing on how you can adapt to the hair you do or don't have, eg wigs, scarves etc. just found something called couvre that is good for patches - like a concealer. But in terms of cures, there are none.<br />
<br />
Good luck,<br />
<br />
Marie Thanks for the advice :)
I do…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-28:2022678:Comment:10511152013-05-28T00:05:37.919ZVanehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Vane
Thanks for the advice :)<br />
I don't think i would ever seriously consider a career change solely based on the fact that i have alopecia. It's just a thought that crosses my mind when i'm having my bad days and feeling sorry for myself. I like to remind myself that " i have alopecia, alopecia does not have me." Sometimes it's just hard because it's still so new and i'm still getting used to the idea that this is me now.
Thanks for the advice :)<br />
I don't think i would ever seriously consider a career change solely based on the fact that i have alopecia. It's just a thought that crosses my mind when i'm having my bad days and feeling sorry for myself. I like to remind myself that " i have alopecia, alopecia does not have me." Sometimes it's just hard because it's still so new and i'm still getting used to the idea that this is me now. Thanks Rosy :)tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-27:2022678:Comment:10508212013-05-27T07:47:35.564Zlosing_ithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/booboo
<p>Thanks Rosy :)</p>
<p>Thanks Rosy :)</p> Hey Vane I'm glad it was some…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-27:2022678:Comment:10510502013-05-27T05:16:07.179Zlosing_ithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/booboo
<p>Hey Vane<br></br> I'm glad it was some help to hear my story, it always helps to hear everybody's stories so it doesn't matter if you're a newbie to this or not. If I were you I would seriously not consider a career change, I know it seems like a logical thing to do but there are so many things I missed out on when I was younger due to alopecia and I regret all of them. Like Rosy said above, you can't and shouldn't let it control your life. Just find ways around it. <br></br> I love water sports so…</p>
<p>Hey Vane<br/> I'm glad it was some help to hear my story, it always helps to hear everybody's stories so it doesn't matter if you're a newbie to this or not. If I were you I would seriously not consider a career change, I know it seems like a logical thing to do but there are so many things I missed out on when I was younger due to alopecia and I regret all of them. Like Rosy said above, you can't and shouldn't let it control your life. Just find ways around it. <br/>
I love water sports so spend a lot of time in a bandana. At first I hated the comments that I got for even choosing to wear that but eventually it's like water of a ducks back, and yep you're right, being honest with people really does give you so much freedom. I know what you mean with beanies - I used to wear one a lot but that was when I lived in the UK. I now live in Kenya and it's just not a viable option, but working in an international school I have to look smart so a wig is the only option. It does get pretty hot, especially during the summer months here! On the odd occasion I will come home hot and sweaty and generally quite fed up with wearing it (at which point it gets whipped off and popped back on it's plastic head - joy!) but then I think, where would I be without it? It's enabled me to do a job I personally wouldn't have the guts to do without it. I guess what I'm saying is, you should figure out what you're going to do in the long term, based on the worst case scenario - I know that when I did that (the 2nd time it fell out) I felt so much better that I had a plan. <br/>
Thank you for your advice and good luck for your teacher training, it's such a rewarding job. Don't let alopecia steer you off course!<br/>
Marie</p> I so understand...it feels li…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-27:2022678:Comment:10508092013-05-27T02:56:23.173ZRose Marie'https://alopeciaworld.com/profile/RoseMarie2
<p>I so understand...it feels like when is the axe about to fall if you give up the control that your wig affords you.</p>
<p>My daughter is exactly the same ....she would never not wear her wig unless she felt like it was fully back and had been that way for ages. For exactly the same reasons as you have explained.</p>
<p>My heart goes out to you.</p>
<p>Keep working on it, you so aren't alone with your feelings.</p>
<p>Rosy</p>
<p>I so understand...it feels like when is the axe about to fall if you give up the control that your wig affords you.</p>
<p>My daughter is exactly the same ....she would never not wear her wig unless she felt like it was fully back and had been that way for ages. For exactly the same reasons as you have explained.</p>
<p>My heart goes out to you.</p>
<p>Keep working on it, you so aren't alone with your feelings.</p>
<p>Rosy</p> Hello!
I'm 19, i just got dia…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-26:2022678:Comment:10506312013-05-26T17:10:55.080ZVanehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Vane
Hello!<br />
I'm 19, i just got diagnosed with alopecia a few months ago so i'm probably no help to you. But it was helpful to hear your story. I'm currently in college and i'm studying to be a special education teacher at a high school. Since i got diagnosed with alopecia i became scared and have been even considering a career change because the thought of standing in front of a class full of people with no hair or random patches of hair is so scary to me. I haven't lost all my hair yet i still try…
Hello!<br />
I'm 19, i just got diagnosed with alopecia a few months ago so i'm probably no help to you. But it was helpful to hear your story. I'm currently in college and i'm studying to be a special education teacher at a high school. Since i got diagnosed with alopecia i became scared and have been even considering a career change because the thought of standing in front of a class full of people with no hair or random patches of hair is so scary to me. I haven't lost all my hair yet i still try to hide my spots but i've now lost about 50% of it so it's getting harder. I was using beanies, but it is now getting closer to summer (in California) so it's too hot for that. So i've just been trying to be creative with my hair but it's very noticeable and people have started asking questions, i just tell them the truth. I am a coach for a high school wrestling team so i can't really wear any hats there, it has been mostly the high school kids who have noticed. They haven't been cruel about it, they just ask questions and i answer them. I'm still a little bitter about my hair loss and have hopes that it will grow back but i have seen patches grow out and fall back out so i'm getting used to the idea that this will be my life and i need to stop hiding. I won't let it control my life.<br />
So i say go for no wig, if your hair does fall out again the worst that can happen is that the kids will ask questions, that's uncomfortable at first but it's freeing being around people who know what's going on with you. Good luck :) Hey no worries, I totally get…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-24:2022678:Comment:10494012013-05-24T13:25:54.412Zlosing_ithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/booboo
Hey no worries, I totally get why you would delete your posts but thanks so much for the above. This site and others do give so many perspectives and it restores my energy to know it's not just me going through these tiring dilemmas! I wish I had access to forums like this when I was a kid but anyway, thanks again. Fingers crossed it'll work out either way and I won't be too disappointed if it all drops our again!<br />
Marie
Hey no worries, I totally get why you would delete your posts but thanks so much for the above. This site and others do give so many perspectives and it restores my energy to know it's not just me going through these tiring dilemmas! I wish I had access to forums like this when I was a kid but anyway, thanks again. Fingers crossed it'll work out either way and I won't be too disappointed if it all drops our again!<br />
Marie Hi guys
Thank you for your co…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-05-24:2022678:Comment:10486662013-05-24T07:47:58.923Zlosing_ithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/booboo
<p>Hi guys</p>
<p>Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate seeing things from other people's perspectives. Rosy it sounds like your daughter is very confident which is great to hear. I love the fact that some women can change up their wigs and not worry about what everyone thinks, especially being a teacher. It sends out such a strong and positive message. All the students she comes into contact with will hopefully now grow up understanding what alopecia is and why some people don't…</p>
<p>Hi guys</p>
<p>Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate seeing things from other people's perspectives. Rosy it sounds like your daughter is very confident which is great to hear. I love the fact that some women can change up their wigs and not worry about what everyone thinks, especially being a teacher. It sends out such a strong and positive message. All the students she comes into contact with will hopefully now grow up understanding what alopecia is and why some people don't have hair - awareness can only be a good thing.</p>
<p>I don't choose to change my wig around and to be honest the less attention I get about it the happier I am - all the kids know, but school kids ALWAYS work it out. I mean, they do spend a lot of time looking at you when you're teaching so it's hardly surprising. I also wear a bandana (without my wig underneath)when I cycle to and from school and during girl's soccer which I coach so it doesn't take a rocket scientist! But in terms of big changes like a change of style, colour or going back to my own hair, I find it hugely daunting. I really hate the attention when I'm so used to not thinking about it anymore. The idea of not wearing my wig anymore makes me really nervous, and then the idea that it might all fall out again and I have to revert back to a wig gives me knots in my stomach.</p>
<p>I totally get what you're saying wisel about seizing the opportunity - why worry about what might or might not happen eh? But I'm just trying to avoid the situation where I have to watch my hair all fall out again and start panicking about what everybody at school will think when my job involves being in a very public position everyday. I know kids can be understanding, but there are a lot of them who equally cannot be, and it takes a lot of energy to deal with the whispers and comments when you walk into class looking slightly different.</p>
<p>The thing is Rosy you are right, alopecia is not in my control so I shouldn't let it control my life. But when I'm wearing a wig, I am in control and therefore I am not waiting for anything to happen. I'm just getting on with it. So to take it off feels like I am losing the control I have over my life, while I can enjoy all the benefits of someone who doesn't need to leave the house with a wig on every morning, I'll always be wondering how long it will last.</p>
<p>I hope I don't seem like I'm coming across as completely defeatist. I really appreciate your comments. It's just something that is really bugging me at the moment!</p>
<p>Thanks again :)</p>
<p>Marie</p>