Setback

I was with my family at an amusement park today and while on a roller coaster my wig came off.  I was lucky enough to be able to feel it happen and hold it against my head until the ride ended, but I was so frustrated!  

I don't want to change my life because of AA.  It seems like every time I feel like I have accepted and am ok and even moving ahead something happens that shakes it all up again!  But after going to the bathroom and crying a bit I put my chin up and decided that this will not get me down...I will figure out how to live my life with AA.  

Any suggestions on what works best for things like still being able to go to amusement parks and riding roller coasters?  I have my list of options, but wondering what others have done.  Thanks.

Stephanie

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Comment by Rose on August 13, 2014 at 3:08am

Stephanie, I met a girl at one of the NAAF conferences who used carpet tape to keep her synthetic on her head. She made a big X on her head with the tape, and then put the wig on. She said she literally had to pry/peel if off at night. She never ever worried about it coming off. She did wear a synthetic wig, just fyi. I used to sew in some material at the crown that tape would really stick to, and use double sided tape. Never had an issue with my wig coming off. Did not do a roller coaster ride, but did ride in the front of a speedboat pulling water skiers, which is a lot of WIND coming at you... never had a problem. I am not one who ever wears a hat or scarf in place of my wig(s), so cannot speak to that suggested solution. Had a friend who lost her wig while down hill skiing. THAT is my worst nightmare (well, one of them).  We all know how important it is to feel and know that your wig is secure. so ... back to that carpet tape... maybe give it a try?

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