So where do I go from here? How do I feel better about this?

Well, I have been dealing with my hair issues for over 10 years and every time I think that I am coming to terms with it, I just go right back down. I was about to give up and go get a wig and broke down with my doctor this week. She said she isn't going to give up on me. I went from a diagnosis of LPP(lichen planopilaris) to now AGA(androgenic alopecia). I was told that there was a patient that had the same symptoms as me that had regrowth on aldactone. I tried it when I was first having issues and nothing happened. So I guess I am going to give her one more chance and then I think I am done. If I am not going to be able to grow any hair back and I am going to continue losing, then why put myself through all of this?

How do you come to terms with something that people stare at? That people point out to you - like I didn't know!!! That is the worst! I try and hide it as much as I can, but as it gets worse there is only so much that I can do! I guess it affects me more and more because of being single and feeling alone and feeling that no one is interested in me because of my hair. Sometimes it is just too much!

I am glad that I finally found somewhere where people know what I am going through and understand. My family and friends are supportive, but no one really knows what this feels like unless you go through it yourself. It sucks!

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Comment by Ron Brown on February 26, 2010 at 2:24pm
Hey Julie,

Welcome to Alopecia World where we all share the same 'gift'. ( and hope it doesn't keep on giving...)

Ron
Comment by Julie G on February 26, 2010 at 11:51am
Thanks Tiffany! I could go for some cake today!! I am trying to come to terms with it but it is getting hard. I still have hair on the top of my head and kind of the comb over thing, but if this doesn't stop and I don't get any regrowth - I will be cutting my hair short and getting a wig. I can't stay this unhappy and I refuse to continue to watch it get worse and worse and allow everyone else to see it too. I have my days when I cry because of my hair too. More lately than before though. But I am happy to have found the outlet on here and have found more support! Thanks for your comment and thanks for the welcome!!
Comment by Tiffany P on February 26, 2010 at 11:41am
I know how you feel, and i have tried aldactone i wasnt on it long enough to see if it would have done anything, i wasnt to happy about the side effects and frankly didnt want to take a high blood pressure pill with no high blood pressure. I too was feeling like i finally reached the acceptance stage, but then all of a sudden i have been crying for the last couple of days, dont want to do anything and find comfort in chocolate cake lol I will get thru this come hell or high water and so will you but its not going to come over night (not that you said it would) i usually wear scarves everywhere i go and my mom wants to do my hair for me but i am so mad about it leaving me that i soon feel that i will shave it off and get over the torture of washing it and watching it go down the drain. And as far as men, there are great guys out there that dont care so much about the whole hair issue and we will come across them but we have to come to accept and love ourselves first. I know its hard and i wish i could share my cake with you. well have a great day and welcome to AW ! :o)

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