After finding 2 new spots over the weekend, I decided to contact the hospital to see if there was any news on when my appointment with the dermatologist would come through (thanks for the suggestion Jeffrey!) I expected to be told that it would be at least another 8-9 weeks. To my surprise, after speaking to the most helpful receptionist EVER, she managed to get me an appointment for later this morning. They had just received a last minute cancellation and wouldn't have had time to contact anyone else on the waiting list in time for them to make it this morning. I couldn't believe it. It has lifted my spirits today after a weekend of misery.

I was also chatting to my boss this morning as I wanted to make him aware of my health issues, mainly to reassure him that it wasn't anything life threatening should he start to notice my bald spots, and that it shouldn't lead to any long term absence from work. He was so understanding and offered to cover the costs of private treatment. It was such a generous offer. At that point I didn't know about the NHS hospital cancellation so when I told him about this he said that the offer was still there if I wanted to get a second opinion privately or wasn't happy with the treatment from the NHS hospital.

After speaking to both of these people today, and the help that they have given me, I feel so much better. There's a long way to go but being touched by the kindness of others has definitely helped me today.