Comment by Pat on March 7, 2012 at 12:16am

I totally do understand Lynne! I went AU at 39, stayed without all hair for 4 years then it started falling again. Went AU again! Never thought I'd cope the second time around, it was like re-living a nightmare. I didn't handle it well at all and it took an excruciating 9 months to lose it all. I've been kind of Au ever since with some pubic hair regrowth, some eyelash regrowth and for the last year or so some regrowth on the crown of my head. Coming here to talk about it as well as finding another online support group was the best thing I ever did as I felt so alone and needed others who understood what I was going through emotionally. It's a real roller coaster ride. Vent away...that's what I did...we need to get ii out!

Comment by lynne on March 7, 2012 at 4:51pm

Thanks for the message Pat.Doesnt it suck that this happens when ur older too. I just cant accept it at all and i am now tryin to get more support by going to group meetings or counselling as i am struggling a bit. I am scared all my hair will fall out again and i didnt cope well that time and think its owrse 2nd time as u know what to expect but its the waiting around to see if its gonna fall out. I hadnt been on here for a while as my hair was in but knew i would always come on this site tho as it helped me so much before. Sorry to hear u have also gone through this shit and hope ur doing ok now too. thanksfor listening xx

Comment by one hot balding mama on March 7, 2012 at 7:44pm

I wish we could go buy something to stop this.. this really isn't something we can just hide... it's devastating... the only upside is my hair is naturally thick and curly.... aka popcorn head... etc etc. Now I can buy wigs with a nice style... but really wigs?? How uncomfy...

Comment by lynne on March 8, 2012 at 3:50pm

Thanks for the lovely comments and seedraiser i defo agree with u about people celebrating it ect, I cant stand it and dont think i ever will i think its awful. I try kick myself sometimes as i know im not ill and should be thankful for that but i just cant see the good side to this. I feel anxious all the time and scared, i am going along to a support group in a month ir so as i feel it will help me cope a bit. x

Comment by lynne on March 9, 2012 at 7:02pm

Thanks again for your message Seedraiser you have been helpful and supportive and its great to know im not the only one who is feeling shit about it. Keep in touch tho as its nice to speak to u all, xxx

Comment by Pat on March 9, 2012 at 11:28pm

I hate being bald and I think I always will hate being bald. I look much better with hair, and especially when my face gets more angular and saggy as I get older...its's difficult enough to look in the mirror and see a stranger [aka older me] let alone a bald stranger :) Right now I have regrowth on the crown of my head about 1/2 inch long...maybe I should celebrate and dye it orange or purple? For me coming to terms with it is not celebrating my baldness, just a kind of acceptance really. But wouldn't that magic pill be the best???

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