So my eyebrows are beginning to fall out really bad now. I'm going to the dermatologist on Tuesday to learn my fate and see weather or not I have Alopecia or some type of other condition that could be cured. No bald spots on my head, but I fear that will eventually change. My eyelashes are beginning to thin as well, and I'm Trying to prepare myself for the inevitable. None of my friends know that I'm facing this condition, I'm to embarrassed to say anything plus I know a lot of people will disassociate themselves with me. My mother knows but she is not very sympathetic at all, she could care less to be honest. I guess it's because she is in denial. I'm scared, but at the same time I know that it is nothing I can control. I just want to hide in the house, under the blankets, where the world can't see me. Who would love me looking like this? I honestly feel like I'm transforming into some type of monster or creature, for I can barely remember what I use to look like. I'm starting to wish I could just move to some area where only alopecians lived, at least I would be among my OWN kind and not feel like such an alien. Mentally I'm not even prepared to deal with the worlds reaction to me. I already suffer with depression so this just makes matters worse. I have no type of support system at all, so dealing with this alone makes me just want to kill myself. Everyone around me is ignoring my pain, and I find myself in tears just writing this. I told my mom my hair loss is getting worse and she just ignores me. It's heart breaking. I pray for strength but I'm only getting weaker. Just because I'm losing my hair doesn't mean my heart is gone. And it is hurting.

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Comment by Tallgirl on November 11, 2011 at 11:06am

Okay...so read and talk here in the world of bald folk, go to a support group nearest to you (see www.naaf.org to find one), and see your counselor. It can be fun to look through magazines for make-up techniques, or go to a mall cosmetics counter for free tips. Some make-up companies will come to your house. If you buy the items "just for fun" before any hair loss, and wear them, then if you DO turn out to "need" them, your friends will already think it is just a fashion statement! If you need a pal in this, pick a cousin or favorite aunt!

Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on November 11, 2011 at 10:44am

hang in there. I know that right now, with the feeling that everything is out of control, it is the very worst thing that can happen. I do promise that it does get easier. Try to focus on all the wonderful things that are in front of you. Your true friends will stand beside you no matter what the future may hold. Take it one day at a time. Maybe go out and get a wig or some scarfs and hats in preparation, play with them to get some comfort with them.

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