Hoping not to jinx it

Hello all,

It's been awhile since I've been on here...I have been growing my hair back since Feb 2011 and finally am just below chin length. It's kind of crazy that I'm not surprised when I look in the mirror anymore (it was quite the transition when I first put away my wig and attempted a pixie cut).

I guess I'm just scared-

I'm afraid to change anything- my diet, my shampoo, medications...anything that could cause a relapse.

I'm so spoiled with my hair now, but deep down I know it's too good to be true. I feel like my scalp is a ticking time bomb...

Have any of you grown your hair back, have you, or someone you know kept it?

Any advice from those of you who have relapsed? Am I crazy to have it in the back of my mind all the time?

Thanks a million as always - it's so helpful to have this outlet!

Jennifer

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Comment by cindy Babs on March 28, 2012 at 10:51am
So awesome. Enjoy! Its normal to be worried. Not crazy. You can handle whatever your future holds with regards to alopecia. You've done it before. Embrace it!
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 28, 2012 at 1:06pm

Hi Jennifer, I agree with Cindy & Riana, enjoy what you have right now. You are aware that it might not be permanent, so you are partially prepared for that outcome as well.

I don't know why but I am thinking of a tan. With the glow of tan, you know you have it for the summer or perhaps during a vacation, but are well aware that it will not naturally last all year round. So you wear the sleeveless dresses and enjoy the coloring while it last. Then in the winter, you just enjoy something else, like fluffy sweaters or fall colors. It is your hair season, enjoy it.

Comment by Jennifer on March 28, 2012 at 7:38pm

Thanks for your advice everyone! You're right, I am much stronger this time around and am prepared for whatever the future holds :) I really appreciate you guys commenting!

Comment by aggiewife22 on April 15, 2012 at 12:47am
My hair is growing back and I totally understand the worry. Every time I see a hair fall out I worry. If an eyelash.falls out I worry. I'm definitely not complaining about having my hair because I know its an amazing gift. I do feel like I don't fit in anywhere. I don't fit in with my friends with hair because I have Alopecia and my hair will probably fall out again but I don't fit in with other Alopecia patients because I have my hair. Sorry I don't have any advice for you. I just wanted you to know I understand where you're coming from.
Comment by Jennifer on April 15, 2012 at 10:34pm

I appreciate your comment aggiewife22, it's nice to have someone in the same boat, shoot me a message if you ever want to talk :)

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