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NO MORE OPiNiONZ!



SHORT & SWEET!

"I AM O-V-E-R iT"

I AM, SO OVER IT!

I AM NOT iNTERESTED iN HEARiNG ANY OPiNiONS ANYMORE.

Those Opinions, which have a Negative Impact from "OUTSiDERS"

SO jOin iN...BE STRONG...BE ABLE & WiLLiNG TO EMBRACE THE AUTENTiC YOU.

BE POWERFUL...

For, to give in to outside opinion...would be giving up on"YOURSELF"

iF YOU WiSH TO WALK BEHiND SHADOWS...THEN WALK WiTH MiNE!

At least you can walk "FREE" & Learn how Important… Continue

Added by MiNAH on September 25, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

New to AW

Hi Everyone- I guess to start I should tell you about myself. I'm 20 years old and attend college in CT although I am from NY. I began getting spots when I was 7 years old and they had been on and off for 12 years until last year when my hair began rapidly falling out. I decided to beat my own body to it and shaved what was left and had a wig on within a week. I've now lost all the hair on my body including my eyebrows and eye lashes. I honestly can say that I don't remember crying or getting… Continue

Added by A Eyz on September 24, 2009 at 6:19pm — 2 Comments

Been a while...

I guess the last blog I wrote was before I took my trip to Philly for the CAP conference which was over a month ago! I'm a bad blogger LOL



The conference was really cool and I got the opportunity to meet tons of really awesome people. It was rather unfortunate that my plane was cancelled the day I was supposed to leave because of the weather but I did get home the next day. I've also finished writing another alopecia story for another book, number two now :D (just waiting for it to… Continue

Added by Carol on September 23, 2009 at 7:41pm — 5 Comments

The worst time having AA

I was thinking the other day about when I felt the worse this time round having AA. it's happened at a slower pace than last time so I've been able to experience each stage of hairloss as it's come. I have to say that the worst time for me was when I wore hats to cover the patches but still had long hair. Then I had it cut short and parted differently but it only just covered the patches with loads of hairspray. This was so stressful, one gust of wind and my patches were on show for everyone.… Continue

Added by Lyndsey Pitchford on September 23, 2009 at 5:26pm — 6 Comments

Wig Dyeing

Can you dye a synthetic wig?? I had someone give me one but its way too light,needs to be 3 or 4 shades darker???

Added by linda carraway on September 23, 2009 at 4:11pm — 2 Comments

Derm Update - There May Be Life on Mars

Friends,



I just got home (literally) from visit #3 to my dermatologist. Before I get into the results, I have to say that "wow", what a mind-numbing morning. I think I get WAY too worked up over things. I was really dreading the visit today for fear of going there, then having the derm tell me that there's not really much results. That compounded with the recent small spots I've seen come in would just be a kick to the nads. I was so worked up, my blood pressure reading in the office… Continue

Added by John M. on September 23, 2009 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

I feel like crap lately

what happened to me? for the most part of this year i have been so strong....... im losing it...... i feel ugly and icky constantly, i feel depressed and i am sick of feeling different.... my eyelashes are gone now... i have some regrowth but dont know if it will fill in, cause of course we all know that doctors dont know a damn thing with this stinkin disease.... so im losing my hair at the same time it is growing.......

and then i feel like im being a big baby, where did all my strength… Continue

Added by Lindsay on September 23, 2009 at 12:28pm — 7 Comments

Transition...Process of a New Awareness & Thinking!

Years of Alopecia Totalis.

Numerous Treatments.

Frustration & Tumultuous Adversity.

Regrowth, Pigmented White & Patchy!

No Discretion to Insult & Ridicule.

Years of Living in Accordance to Perception & Expectations.

To Satisfy, to Fulfill "THEIR" Desires.

To Entertain Needs, or Demands Of Others, Lame Insecurities.

Conforming to Others Wishes & Opinion.

All of the Above!

Candy… Continue

Added by MiNAH on September 23, 2009 at 6:41am — 2 Comments

in the big city.

its scary.

im shy.



ashamed.



need friends.

Added by Sarah on September 23, 2009 at 12:44am — 1 Comment

I CAN beat this!

I had an interesting, yet not surprising, thing happen to me while out for a fun night a couple of weeks ago. My husband and I had gone out to listen to a live band and have a few drinks and enjoy a cool breeze on the lake. I went with my bandana under a baseball hat combo and was really enjoying the music and night out. The band had finished it's first set and my husband got up to use the restroom while I sat at the table taking in the fresh air. I looked around and noticed a man walking… Continue

Added by Angie W. on September 22, 2009 at 3:07pm — 3 Comments

Sick of being bald

Hi everyone. I recently shaved what little hair I had left. I am not coping as well I would like. I am having fears that I will never meet anyone to share romance with. I feel like this because I don't believe that any guy is going to find me attractive once they realise I am bald. I know that there is more to relationships than looks and that it's what's on the inside that counts and anyone worth being with will think that too. However, I am attracted to people by their physical appearance… Continue

Added by kimberly dean on September 22, 2009 at 8:42am — 8 Comments

Ten Things I Love/Hate About AA

I am now about 10+ months into my life with AA. I've gone through the spectrum of emotions since finding my first "spot," but really feel like I've come to a point where I don't cry, panic, freak out with every new change. Although the landscape of my head is ever-changing, I'm finding it a little bit easier to accept. Not to say I don't have bad days-- and a few mini freak out days now and then-- but they are just no longer "horrible" days as they were in the beginning. I've learned a lot… Continue

Added by Kelly on September 22, 2009 at 4:37am — 13 Comments

I did it!

well i went for the haircut before the cruise. it's mostly shaven, with a high ponytail. at least that's the way i wear it. i will put up some pics of it down, which i did wear it like that on the cruise. i just think it looks a little to thin to wear down, and i was really suprised at how well it turned out. i'm happy to say i actually am really liking the haircut. i'm just really hoping that no more hair falls out, so i can at least keep the ponytail and bangs. i've gotten a little attached… Continue

Added by Amie on September 21, 2009 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Doctors

I just want to say, after having AU for 2 yrs, I am sick and tired of doctors knowing nothing about it. I have gotten them once...and with other medications, my eyebrows are growing back. I also have hairs on my head now. This is the first thing that has worked for me in two years. I moved to the D.C area, and went to a Dr today for shots. He didnt want to do them because he says A) they dont last ( I KNOW this already...that have to be done once a month) and B) they will leave scars. So he… Continue

Added by Lee on September 21, 2009 at 4:44pm — 13 Comments

Unsure

Since my last post I have regrown most of my hair, as you can see on my profile pic. There is only some missing above my ears and on the back of my neck. Even though I thought my dificult time was over, I had not really recovered emotionally yet.



The last few days have been quite stressful for me.. and one morning I woke with part of my upper left eyelashes missing. I'm not sure what this means. Will my hair fall out again? Will I lose my lashes? I've read many personal accounts… Continue

Added by Amber Lounder on September 21, 2009 at 12:29pm — 3 Comments

Derm visit no.2 (2 months on)

After having some of my worst days recently since I was cursed* with this condition where I don't think I could have felt any lower, I had my follow up visit to the NHS dermatologist this morning...



It was a different doctor from last time (which surprised me) and we went through the usual checklist of questions...

- family history (yes my mum had a small patch of hairloss almost 60 years ago that never reoccurred)

- stress factors in leading up to the initial hairloss… Continue

Added by Robert on September 21, 2009 at 8:30am — 6 Comments

Conscious Decision



It wasn't a Choice in the End.

I would be so "HURT" with the World, for expecting me to live uncomfortable.

Being told to"COVER UP" as though it offended them.

Because they couldn't Deal with their own "Insecurities".

Unable to Accept my Appearance and "My Facade" expecting me to "ABIDE"

As though it were them, who had my Problem!

Like I, was somehow the Freak of Sorts.

The Attitude was Undeniably… Continue

Added by MiNAH on September 20, 2009 at 7:22pm — 3 Comments

A tattoo is coming

so next saturday im getting my tattoo... im nervous but excited. i am really looking forward to loving my head more and wanting to show ppl my tattoo on my head.

its a simple design, black and i cant wait to put up a photo.

its gonna hurt! wish me luck!

Added by Alison on September 19, 2009 at 9:34am — 3 Comments

your bald.

do you have alopecia?

he says no.

Added by Sarah on September 18, 2009 at 8:25pm — No Comments

Hair replacement question

Has anyone ever heard of Farrell Hair replacement....you can find them at www.farrellhair.com. Has anyone on here used them?

Thanks

Donna

Added by Donna DeHoog on September 18, 2009 at 4:55pm — 2 Comments

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