Comment by Suzanne on February 8, 2012 at 3:55pm

I helps tremendously if you have a good family and friend support system - and it sounds as if you do. It is very hard to go through when you're loosing it. I always kept up hope that it would grow back..still do! Keep smiling (even through the tears).

Comment by T. on February 8, 2012 at 11:23pm

Thanks Suzanne. Your words do help. I am trying to smile through my tears as I type this.....when I'm alone is the hardest.

Comment by Tallgirl on February 11, 2012 at 2:12pm

Yes, alone times are hard. Calls to good friends, fancy coffees out while studying and reading (good music playing a MUST!) and writing down feelings when there is no one to talk to can help. (As for me, I also garden in the warm months, shop at yard sales and listen to live blues/jazz when I can.) Hair loss doesn't have to stop your favorite diversions (unless all you did all day was sit in front of a mirror looking at your own hair!). What will you be doing with your time this spring, with or without your new "hair?" Can you take any of those friends along? Any cool towns or scenery to visit?

Comment by FANCY1024 on February 13, 2012 at 8:30pm

Hi T, I know exactly how you feel. I always felt my hair was my best attribute as well and losing it is devastating. I've been losing my hair on and off for 2 years. What I've lost has not come back and the doctor does not have much hope that it will. So, after many tears and a lot of heart break, I've come to point of accepting that I will be wearing wigs for the rest of my life. The topper wig that I wear has been a great help to me. It's given me my confidence back (most days) and I feel like i can hold my head up and feel good about myself. I have no doubt that your new wig will do the same for you. If you need to talk, please feel free to contact me. Hugs, Di

Comment by Karen Smith on February 14, 2012 at 8:30am

My daughter had beautiful waist length hair when it all fell out. She cried and said not my beautiful hair, it is what I am known for. It was a great loss. She bounces back better than anyone I know. She is off at college enjoying life. She wears beautiful wigs. Life will go on but it is ok to mourn your loss. Just don't get swallowed by it.

Comment by R0BB on February 16, 2012 at 8:55am

Tallgirl always has a way of helping with a positive encouraging reply.

Hang in there T and again , TG thanks for being so nice :)

Comment by T. on February 16, 2012 at 1:05pm

Thanks Everyone :-) Each day seems to get easier as I try to focus on positivity and healing my body and spirit. Time with good friends has helped tremendously, and listening to music I love as you suggested TG! I saw a 2nd Dermatologist last Thursday who wasn't very encouraging and is convinced Alopeica Areata is a genetic disorder. I was quite upset after seeing him, but pulled myself back up and am continuing with eating a healthy, gluten-free diet and taking supplements that I know will help me feel better. This Dr. gave me my first injections which I did not enjoy but I don't imagine anyone does!

TG you asked what I will be doing this spring....well, I have volunteered to help a friend fundraise for his cross-canada bike ride to raise money and awareness for the Arthritis Research Foundation: watchmyback.ca David is an amazing individual so I am really looking forward to helping him with this effort!

Thanks again for your kind words Everyone :-)

Comment by Tallgirl on February 16, 2012 at 1:41pm

ROBB, you just made my day...er, month. T., go see my blog on Music Therapy!!! I also have a blog or discussion on Movie Therapy. Enjoy!

Comment by Jennah on February 17, 2012 at 12:12am

I feel for you its a hard road! hang in there!!

Comment by T. on February 17, 2012 at 12:51am

Thanks Jennah! Day by day :-)

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