My name is Tana and I was diagnosed with alopecia areata exactly a year ago... its been a struggle with school and the kids there. But atleast I know what I have won't make me die. I am thankful that I am completely healthy. I would like to meet some alopecia friends.. so they can relate to me better and understand better than my friends now.
Hi Tana, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to Alopecia World. I have been living with Alopecia Areata since 1991 and know full well the struggle it can be. I look forward to getting to know you. Cheryl, Co-founder
Hey Tana,
I was diagnosed with Alopecia when I was 16. I am now almost 20 and coping with it SO well. I'm glad you found this website because everyone on here helped me so much it's unbelievable!
If you ever want to talk just give me a shout!
Keep your chin up! ♥
I know what you mean... I went through my own tough times too. Times that no one else but 'Alopecians' will understand. I think that we were all put here with Alopecia because we are tough and we will be the ones to cope with it... Other than that, couldn't tell ya. :P
Anyways, talk soon!
<33
Hello and welcome, Tana !
I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better. You can find out more on my page -- and let me know if there's anything else I can do!
LeslieAnn
Hi Tana!
I'm glad you messaged me - i love to hear from people my age! I mean, of course everyone on here understands, but it's a completely different experience when you're in High School. I've had Alopecia for a few more years than you. I think I got it when I was in grade five and now I'm in grade 9 so it's been a while. I guess I've sort of gotten used to it. So, as for advice, I only have a few suggestions but I can't promise they'll help. When I was first diagnosed, I told my class about it, but I guess that was sort of different because it was elementary school, but it's something you could try. I know it helped a lot then. Now my school is HUGE so it wouldn't really make sense to tell everyone. I'd told my closest friends, and the few who have noticed that I wear a wig, but I always make sure I can trust the person. I dont know how extensive your hairloss is, but I have lost all of my hair so around the house, I just go without a wig and my family are pretty used to it. It sort of makes me accept it more to see myself without hair a lot, and now I sort of like the way I look bald. I'd definately suggest the cyberhair wig again - you can get ones that are meant to excercising and things like that... I can even swim in mine!
message back if you have any more questions! I'd love to help!
Heather
hey im Meme. we can definetely talk whenever you want. it must be hard to get alopecia at an older age like you, i have had it since i was four...so im kind of used to it.
Brittany
Welcome to Alopecia World!!
Brittany <3
Feb 9, 2009
Cheryl, Co-founder
Feb 9, 2009
Courtney
I was diagnosed with Alopecia when I was 16. I am now almost 20 and coping with it SO well. I'm glad you found this website because everyone on here helped me so much it's unbelievable!
If you ever want to talk just give me a shout!
Keep your chin up! ♥
xox
Feb 10, 2009
Ashton
how are y0ou?
Feb 10, 2009
ashton : )
Feb 10, 2009
Courtney
Anyways, talk soon!
<33
Feb 10, 2009
Brittany
Thank You!!
yes, it is a wig, the colors are extensions!
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Feb 11, 2009
Maygen
Feb 11, 2009
Cherylnz
Welcome to Alopecia World
Feb 11, 2009
LeslieAnn Butler
I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better. You can find out more on my page -- and let me know if there's anything else I can do!
LeslieAnn
Feb 11, 2009
carly
whats up
Feb 12, 2009
Ashton
Feb 12, 2009
JeffreySF
Welcome to Alopecia World.
Jeff
Feb 13, 2009
Heather
I'm glad you messaged me - i love to hear from people my age! I mean, of course everyone on here understands, but it's a completely different experience when you're in High School. I've had Alopecia for a few more years than you. I think I got it when I was in grade five and now I'm in grade 9 so it's been a while. I guess I've sort of gotten used to it. So, as for advice, I only have a few suggestions but I can't promise they'll help. When I was first diagnosed, I told my class about it, but I guess that was sort of different because it was elementary school, but it's something you could try. I know it helped a lot then. Now my school is HUGE so it wouldn't really make sense to tell everyone. I'd told my closest friends, and the few who have noticed that I wear a wig, but I always make sure I can trust the person. I dont know how extensive your hairloss is, but I have lost all of my hair so around the house, I just go without a wig and my family are pretty used to it. It sort of makes me accept it more to see myself without hair a lot, and now I sort of like the way I look bald. I'd definately suggest the cyberhair wig again - you can get ones that are meant to excercising and things like that... I can even swim in mine!
message back if you have any more questions! I'd love to help!
Heather
Feb 17, 2009
myranda
how old are you
Feb 17, 2009
Meme
Feb 26, 2009
Maya
Mar 2, 2009