Gia

Female

Oakland, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I was diagnosed in 2011 and had one spot that grew back within 8 months. In February 2012, I found that I had 8 spots on my head. Now...2 are new, not possible to hide, and getting bigger every day. I was also recently diagnosed with vitiligo which I understand is related.

I feel overwhelmed...and overwhelming for the people in my life.
Honestly...I am scared.

My fear doesn't define me, but it does add to the roller coaster that is my life right now. I am confident I will get through a better person and at the same time I feel like a toddler who is just learning to walk. I would love to find a few people to hold my hand along the way.

I like hiking and going to festivals in the summer. I am a strange mix of a data driven scientist and a free spirit one-love type. I consider it well-rounded :)
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • BTB (John)

    Welcome to the group it is a great site, it has helped us in out dealing with this rotten thing called Alopecia, and I really think without it, my wife and I would not be in the good place we are. Enjoy the benefits.

    Mar 21, 2012

  • BTB (John)

    PS nice profile pic change.

    Mar 21, 2012

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Gia,
    Welcome to Alopecia World.
    Jeffrey

    Mar 21, 2012

  • JeffreySF

    Sorry I cant make the meeting tonight. The group is really a bunch of great people.

    Mar 21, 2012

  • emily

    hi gia, not sure if i will be able to make the meeting, but wanted to touch base and let you know i get together with a bunch of local girls once a month to talk hairloss and other related stuff. if you are interested let me know. hope to see you tonight. ox emily

    Mar 21, 2012

  • SarahW.

    Hey there. Coping? Much better than 7 months ago! When the hair started falling out I cried every night. Loved going to work just b/c it kept my mind off reality. Once I would get home the wig would come off and the bald head was a slap in the face. Done all the creams, injections, cleansing diets ect. I've recently just became comfortable with myself. My husband still stays optimistic for me. There are still times I stare at my head and face wishing for hair to return and find the answer as to "why me?" but that passes quickly. I go wigless only in my house and at the gym. Waiting on a Freedom Wig, which I hear is wonderful for people AU like myself. Hope all is well in your world. Ever need to state your frustrations or concerns with this thing holler at me. Take care.

    Mar 21, 2012

  • Tallgirl

    Hi! I am working on my Education Specialist II Mild Moderate (Emotional Disturbance, mostly) right now, just a bit northeast of you. Isn't grad school a blast? Cough cough...

    Mar 21, 2012

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Gia!
    How are you today?
    Leslie Ann

    Mar 22, 2012

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Gia, I'm so sorry you are having so much trouble. Let me know if I can help.
    That's why I'm here for...

    Mar 23, 2012