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How has being bald affected you???????????????
How has being bald affected you? That is if it has affected you. Mind you I do think it must have even if it is only the fact that you notice how cold it is much more now than when you had hair.
Many of the websites for Alopecia document how many people are stressed about having Alopecia and that they desperately worry about their hair growing back. I must admit that when I first had alopecia I was concerned about the situation but once I shaved my head I stopped worrying and found that I was actually really happy as a bald person. I do think that there is a need for Alopecia websites to try an emphasis that there are lots of Alopecians out there who are happy and who don’t worry constantly about not having hair.
I know that it is much easier for a man than it is for a woman or a child and my heart goes out to all of those people who are distressed about loosing their hair but in all honesty, being bald is pretty good for me.
It has given me a new image. It forced me to change my style by the simple fact that my hair fell out. It was big change, I no longer had hair which I had always seen as being a strong part of my image and instead I was bald. It’s really not bad. It makes me look different and in many ways it makes me feel more masculine which is really strange as I thought when it was falling out that I would feel less of a man without hair. I actually feel stronger and more physical.
One interesting aspect of my conditions is that when I get up every day, as I suffer from AA I need to shave my head which is something I really enjoy doing especially if I am not in a rush and I can take my time with it. It really is an enjoyable experience and I love the feel of my head when it is first shaved. As soon as I have shaved I rub in to the scalp Aloe Vera gel which really moisturises the skin and makes my head tingle and look really shiny. I do think that a bald head needs a good shine on it!!!!
I think that we need good positive vibes to help all of the new people with Alopecia and I hope that more people can show their positive stance of being an Alopecian.
Many of the websites for Alopecia document how many people are stressed about having Alopecia and that they desperately worry about their hair growing back. I must admit that when I first had alopecia I was concerned about the situation but once I shaved my head I stopped worrying and found that I was actually really happy as a bald person. I do think that there is a need for Alopecia websites to try an emphasis that there are lots of Alopecians out there who are happy and who don’t worry constantly about not having hair.
I know that it is much easier for a man than it is for a woman or a child and my heart goes out to all of those people who are distressed about loosing their hair but in all honesty, being bald is pretty good for me.
It has given me a new image. It forced me to change my style by the simple fact that my hair fell out. It was big change, I no longer had hair which I had always seen as being a strong part of my image and instead I was bald. It’s really not bad. It makes me look different and in many ways it makes me feel more masculine which is really strange as I thought when it was falling out that I would feel less of a man without hair. I actually feel stronger and more physical.
One interesting aspect of my conditions is that when I get up every day, as I suffer from AA I need to shave my head which is something I really enjoy doing especially if I am not in a rush and I can take my time with it. It really is an enjoyable experience and I love the feel of my head when it is first shaved. As soon as I have shaved I rub in to the scalp Aloe Vera gel which really moisturises the skin and makes my head tingle and look really shiny. I do think that a bald head needs a good shine on it!!!!
I think that we need good positive vibes to help all of the new people with Alopecia and I hope that more people can show their positive stance of being an Alopecian.
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Comment by Rayne on February 7, 2009 at 1:29am
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I've hidden my baldness pretty well actually by shaving what hair I had left into a mohawk and wearing bandanas but even though other people can't tell I feel really self consiouse all the time. Sometimes I break down and just cry because I want to be "pretty" again. But other times it's kind of empowering to know that I'm going against what society says is normal and beautiful. So for me its one bi-polar roller coaster :)
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Comment by Carol on February 7, 2009 at 9:09am
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Having had alopecia for 30 years I can say there have been many ups and downs. Once you can come to the realization that hair isn't as important as YOU thought then you can move on. Everything was pretty much hell until I decided to ditch the wig and leave behind all my stress and self concious thoughts. With a bald head all you need is confidence and a smile which is way less work than fixing yourself up to appear normal everyday! I'm not trying to hide anything because I'm completely up front about it, I'm not trying to be someone I'm not and the stress is gone (from that at least). People tell me all the time now how beautiful I am and that they're so happy I decided not to wear my rug anymore. I can go to any bar or club and someone will find me attractive, alopecia has not hindered me since I've become free. I don't have to worry about telling potential mates about it, everyone knows! I've become much stronger personally and have created a support group in my area so that I may teach others that it's ok to be bald and that they are still beautiful people. Alopecia has definately made me a better person!
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