November 2010 Blog Posts (65)

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Thank you for accepting me with no questions asked

I have always been and always will be that person who has never fit in or found my place in life. I have always felt like a outsider no matter where I am. Never felt comfortable in my own skin. I had a BAD day today and have been crying off and on for several hours, for once I wasn't crying becasue I have AA. But I know I can come to Alopecia World and no one cares that I am a size 14 and most of all no one cares if I have bald spots. Thank you for being here when I need a shoulder to cry on.

Added by Kimberly Duncan on November 11, 2010 at 6:54pm — 9 Comments

Badge of accomplishment = priceless

I wanted to share with my AW family my day today.

Today I went swimming at the leisure center for the first in 10 years !! (ever since my alopecia made me very self conscience) As I was walking into the change rooms I could feel the anxiety rising up and as I was making my way thru the showers to the pool area the anxiety was cresting high. But as I entered the water I started to calm down. The pool was very quiet, mostly seniors, as it was the middle of the afternoon. I let the water wash… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on November 10, 2010 at 8:35pm — 11 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

Children Learn What They Live

By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.





If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.

If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.

If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.

If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.

If children live with shame,… Continue

Added by Dotty on November 10, 2010 at 7:04pm — 2 Comments

Hair!

I recently noticed that i actually have a lot of regrowth on my head and eyelashes. BUT. The hair is white or light blonde. I dont really know what this means. Any feedback?

Added by Rachel Rei on November 10, 2010 at 2:04pm — 8 Comments

I stood up for me!

I recently posted a photo of myself without a hairpiece on my FACEBOOK! The Caption read as follows:

"I am tired of hiding. Some of you know this, some don't... I have Alopecia Universalis. An autoimmune disease involving rapid loss of all hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. It is the most severe form of alopecia areata, with an incidence of .001% (1 in 100,000). Alopecia Universalis may be acute and short-lived or remain permanently. There is no known cause or cure. I have had this… Continue

Added by lyndsey tolson on November 10, 2010 at 2:30am — 7 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

Ants Never Cry "Uncle"

Charles Ghigna



Consider the little ant.

He never says, "I can't."

And so it comes as no surprise,

He carries things ten times his size.







The Art of Start

Charles Ghigna



Don't search for inspiration when

You have a task to do;

Just start your work and you will see

That it will soon find you.







Best Laid Plans

Charles Ghigna



A plan is only good if… Continue

Added by Dotty on November 9, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Circulation due to body posture

Hi Alopecians!



This is my second attempt at writing this blog...somehow the original was closed out, so I'm typing this up in WordPad, then I will copy and paste it into the Blog Entry space for Alopecia World.



I am curious to know if any of you have considered the position of the body, especially during sleep, as a chief cause of Alopecia.



What do you think?



This time instead of forming my opinions, I will allow you to respond to that question… Continue

Added by Elizabeth on November 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Pregnant ; )

Pregnant with AU! It was a surprise...we were planning on getting married first, but are happy regardless! Hope my baby has hair!!

Added by Lee on November 9, 2010 at 1:24am — 15 Comments

Why are you staring? You've never seen a pink elephant before?

Okay, on Laura's discussion "Is it time to shave?", Mary said this:



"I finally realized that I had a choice between suffering physically (being miserable and hot) or suffering emotionally/mentally (people staring, not able to be anonymous)."



I immediately keyed in on "suffering emotionally/mentally (people staring, not able to be anonymous)" because I was having this EXACT argument with myself last week. (Yes, I do argue with myself. I've been told that as… Continue

Added by Angie P on November 9, 2010 at 12:21am — 13 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

It's Fine Today

Poet: By Douglas Malloch

Sure, this world is full of trouble-

I ain't said it ain't.

Lord, I've had enough and double

Reason for complaint;

Rain and storm have come to fret me,

Skies are often gray;

Thorns and brambles have beset me

On the road - but say,

Ain't it fine today?



What's the use of always weepin',

Making trouble last?

What's the use of always keepin'

Thinkin' of the past?

Each must… Continue

Added by Dotty on November 8, 2010 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Grad cap

I forgot to mention this.. but at my high school graduation I didn't wear my grad cap. Everyone had to bobby-pin theirs to their hair and my principal told me to hold mine on my head. I laughed and walked across the stage without it on. I held it in my hand. First person in the history of Riverview High School to do it!

Added by Erika Vincent on November 8, 2010 at 7:32pm — 4 Comments

Top 5 Tips on False Eyelash Application

I used to wear false eyelashes everyday, but once I got my Semi Permanent Make Up (eyebrows and eyeliner) I was a lot more confident and felt I did not need to wear them anymore. After a break from wearing them I could not get back into the habit of fiddling about with them again every morning. So when I found out that some people attached their eyelashes with a strong glue that lasts an entire week I just had to give it a try!



From my years of practice before I started I made sure I… Continue

Added by Aimee Jeram-Croft on November 8, 2010 at 4:40am — 2 Comments

Vitamins and supplements

Hi all. I am just wondering if anyone thinks that vitamins and supplements are worth the money?



I take SO many pills and I am afraid I am just wasting my hard earned money.. I take the following:



Prenatal once a day

Biotin 15000 mcg a day

MSM 2500 a day

Fish oil (Omega 3) 2400 mg a day

Vitamin E

Vitamin D





I take the basic vitamin because of some low levels, but does anything REALLY help?



Thanks in advance! I would love… Continue

Added by Julie Koch on November 7, 2010 at 1:40pm — 5 Comments

my newest song just wrote it tonight

follow me to a place where we can be free

forever young please baby come with me

you never told me how you see the sun

without you i would be nothing to everyone



i know that your hurting inside

but its nothing to hide



dont let this be the last

just forget bout the past

and live each day for me

dont close your eyes

dont ever let go

cuz without you i'd die





dont let your dad every put you down

if he does i… Continue

Added by Brandi Badzinski on November 5, 2010 at 10:50pm — No Comments

What is NAAF Alopecia Areata Conference? Well...

For those of you that I have heard ask this week, I am copying this information from the National Alopecia Areata Foundation profile on Facebook as it was written:



For the last 24 years, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation has put on a four day conference that has changed the lives of the thousands of attendees. The conferences are for people of all ages who have alopecia areata or care about someone who does. It provides the attendee with the information that they need,… Continue

Added by Diana Carter on November 5, 2010 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Us

Wow..

Every time

I come to this sight I can't believe how many new members have joined!! There truly are alot of us out there!! And everyone is so very beautiful..so funny loving and creative, it warms ny heart to know you all are out there. Went to a wig shop here in Detroit area and the good Lord blessed me with meeting another fellow alopecian. Very beautiful woman. We exchanged #'s and so forth. I wish I could become friends in person with all of you!! I would love to get a… Continue

Added by Sherry Stalnaker on November 5, 2010 at 7:53am — 1 Comment

Girl grows her hair back!

Hi everyone,



I live in Australia, and one of our current affairs programs tonight, had this story about a 9 year old girl, with Alopecia Totalis Universalis who has had success with growing her hair back after 3 years of no hair. It may not work for everyone, as they state in the article, but if just one person could benefit then it is all worthwhile. Here is the link to the article:… Continue

Added by Shana Bebeklis on November 5, 2010 at 7:19am — 16 Comments

very upset with wigs please give ideas.

I finally broke down and bought two wig off line. I have AA and up to 10 spots on my head. Well the wigs i bought are awful. So I am asking what is a good wig to buy that doesnt look like a mop on my head, price is a big issue money is very tight. Thank you.

Added by Kimberly Duncan on November 3, 2010 at 6:19pm — 3 Comments

New style

so since I got a new hair piece on NHS (£158, compared with the £400 one I had last year that my parents paid for). The old one was looking a bit outdated so I got a fringe put in it, but the girl at the salon had to cut a small fringe into my own hair to thicken it up and make it look more natural.



I love the look but its making my head so greasy and hot, and im worried the front clip will make my hairline really thin. Its a pain because before i was tying my hair up all the time to… Continue

Added by Rachel on November 3, 2010 at 2:26pm — 6 Comments

another song i wrote

STARLIGHT



you told me

your done for

i dont want to hear

your done for

you can tell me why you are crying

i need you more than you need you

i can see that your really running

can i ask where your gonna run to

and if you think your living as a ghost now

not quite heavens ugly angel

we all feel like we are breaking inside

and i wont let you hurt tonight



stay awake

stay awake, survive

i've got sixteen starts that… Continue

Added by Brandi Badzinski on November 3, 2010 at 2:06pm — 2 Comments

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