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Getting positive comments and feeling better about myself
So an update of what's going on with me. My hair is still falling out, though I have hair growth growing in patches.
I got my first wig in July 12, only a few people know about my alopecia.
This week I have had some amazing comments.
I went back to the lady who I purchased my HH wig, she was happy to see that I have been taking care of the piece and that it suits me.
I wanted her to trim her a bit and take some of the heaviness out which she did.
Today I went into the other wig shop which I have burst into tears on both occasions when I was looking for a wig. The lady recognised me and commented on how good I looked and about my positive outlook. She was sooooooo nice to me, I felt bad going back in there when I had not bought the wig from that shop. ( I needed some more wig caps and I like the ones in that store)
Prior to going into that store, I ran into a lady at a cosmetics counter who hadn't seen me in 2 years. She commented and said "I didn't recognise you, I said I changed my hair colour. She then proceeded to ask me who does my hair. I didn't hold back I told her I am wearing a wig. She couldn't believe it. I said to her "you are the first person I am telling with out tearing up!!" Then I told her I had alopecia, she then proceeded to show me a few alopecia spots that she has and has to hide.
It's nice to hear positive comments from people. I have been working on myself. I am seeing a kinesiologist and I believe this is helping me emotionally as well as on my body. Seeing a naturopath to work on what I am lacking internally. Also having some massages for the tightness in my shoulder as well as tightness of jaw which is causing me to grind my teeth ( I have been doing that for years). Trying to keep a positive outlook. Spring is here and the sun has been out (except for today). Having long walks on the beach. Trying to find what works for me. I'd love to hear from others about their stories and what has been working for them.
cheers
Blue Tulip
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Comment by Blue tulip on October 1, 2012 at 8:16am
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Aimee and Rosy, thank you for your positive comments. Yes I am slowly working through and putting things into persepctive :-)
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Comment by Vicki Sampson on October 8, 2012 at 5:23am
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hi,
Love your post, always nice to hear other peoples experiences. I am only 28 and have alopecia areata. I shaved my head for the first time 3 days ago only to find loads of other patches underneath the little bit of hair i had left. It was the hardest thing i have ever had to do in my life but i have to say, since shaving my hair it's almost a relief. I have bought about 5 new wigs that are fantastic and you dont even know theyre a wig! I'm not going to lie, i miss my hair so much, but at the same time you have to look at all the positives that go with it. No more taking hours to do your hair, no need to buy anymore expensive shampoo and conditioner. I was the same as you before, if anyone would say anything about my hair, i would go mad, especially when i got asked if i had cancer and how long I'd been on chemotherapy for! But now I've got my wigs all everyone says is how they wish they had 'my' hair.
Since being diagnosed, its amazing how many other people i see now and notice that they have alopecia too, and i dont feel so alone. This site has helped me tremendously, the support of the members on here is absolutely amazing and i couldn't of overcome my fear of shaving my head without everyone here.
You have so much support on here and there will always be someone here to talk to, that fully understands how you are feeling. Including me
Keep safe hunny and remember...you're never alone and forever beautiful.
Always here
vicki
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Hi Vicki
Congrats, on taking that big step with shaving your head. That is huge I couldn't do that yet. I must admit when my hair started falling out quickly, I couldn't help but look at peoples hair, on tv, magazines etc. I became hair obsessed, I still do now, but not as bad. I will probably get another piece soon, there are too many websites to look at then it all becomes too much. So I stop looking, haha.
My dermatologist referred the AW site to me, every time I went in for my monthly injections I was a mess, tearing up. So he knew that I had to really face the reality of AA. I am grateful for this site to be able to jump online and read others stories and receive positive support.
Thank you for the wonderful comments Vicki (my mum's name is Vicky, Vasiliki in Greek actually and it's her birthday on Sunday she turns 80 woohoo!!!)
cheers
Blue tulip
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Awww..happy birthday to your mum xxxx
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