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Permalink Reply by Marieca on October 19, 2011 at 2:06am

I couldnt walk around daily without mine but im comfortable with taking it off in the beauty supply store where I purchase my wigs... I know the girl there she doesn't judge me and walking around my house I never wear one... I hate them because they are itchy and hot but I love them bc theyre versatile...lol I dont think that you haven't accepted it because you choose to wear wigs people just have different ways of dealing with things. I will tell someone in a heart beat about my alopecia its like therapy for me...i feel like its better for you to know then try and guess.. (sorry for rambling on your post!)

Permalink Reply by LilyBell*Murphy'sLawLuvsMe on October 19, 2011 at 11:34am

You are not rambling : ) and I guess if I think about it - I am sort of comfortable when I go to get my new wigs made - but there I am surrounded by all kinds of wigs and it is very private - and not clinical.

I have FBP and I just don't want to have to explain that women too can lose their hair to balding. (lots and lots of hair)

While my custom wigs are less hot and not really itchy it sure is not like my own hair was. I wish I had a normal size noggin instead of my pea size head and I wish I could wear synthetic hair - life would be easier - and so much less expensive!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Hannah on August 29, 2013 at 3:54pm

I am so with you. No one has seen me bald except in the wig place and even that I hated and cried afterwards.

It's so silly and I often wake up in a panic in the night that my hat has fallen off and my boyfriend has seen my head:(

I don't often access support but nice to know others feel the same as me and I am not nuts!! xxx

Permalink Reply by Solange on October 19, 2011 at 3:16am

I can relate to that LilyBell, I used to be the same way and it has taken me a LOT of time and work to get to the point that I would be okay with being bald in public under certain circumstances. I am now very comfortable in front of a select group of people but have decided that I want to be more comfortable so if the opportunity presents itself, I often take my bandana off in front of newer friends if we are someplace private.

Permalink Reply by LilyBell*Murphy'sLawLuvsMe on October 19, 2011 at 11:36am

Hey Solange (pretty name BTW) if that works for you - go for it ! : )

Permalink Reply by monica on October 31, 2011 at 9:11pm

I see where you're coming from LilyBell, I was really reluctant at first with people I didn't know, and still am at times, but when it came time to get a customized unit that would make me feel better about myself, I had to put my feelings aside and give in, but to say the least I am still reluctant or insecure about letting the person I live with see me without anything on my head at all....oh well maybe one day,,,

Permalink Reply by Cindie on August 29, 2013 at 10:39am

I am the same way...very, very reluctant...except to the sweet, gay male friend who shaves my head and doesn't judge.

Permalink Reply by Eliza alisa abgail on October 31, 2011 at 10:32pm

I think its personal preference....... Some people can live and accept it and some can't. Personally I rather accept it and move on. But each one to their own way of coping.LOL to the 911.

Permalink Reply by Cindie on March 8, 2012 at 11:53am

I want to have that confidence, but I know how "beaten down" I've gotten just because I wear a wig in public....so I don't think I could take it without snapping!

Permalink Reply by beni2702 on November 4, 2012 at 8:59pm

I feel the same way I feel I NEED to wear my hair. Even in the privacy of my own home. I just don't like seeing my bald head ever. The only time I don't have something on my head is in the shower!

Permalink Reply by Dominique Cleopatra on November 15, 2012 at 6:31pm

No, I don't think you need to want to go out without hair to accept having alopecia. These things are not mutually excusive. I created this group and I accept being bald and also accept that I will never want to go out in public that way. Which is why I wear a bonded-on hair system 24/7 not to deny that I have this condition but just to accept the way I feel about it and deal the best I can. I hope that helps : )

Permalink Reply by Miss Peaches on November 26, 2012 at 10:16pm

I cried when my derm asked me to take off my wig,I just felt uncomfortable! I just dont think i can go anywhere without my wig.That's just how i feel.Maybe one day??

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