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Superficial rant!
I just need to have a superficial rant for a few minutes! So... I'm sick of analyzing my scalp every day. I'm sick of wondering what I will look like 6 months from now. I'm sick of scrutinizing other women's hair to find someone whose scalp looks like mine. Mostly, I'm sick and tired of worrying that there is some other underlying cause for all of this that no one is finding. My doctor said everything looks "normal"... or is "in range". So why can't I just trust that that is truth and move on to more important matters? I'm always looking for some other answer. Maybe I have PCOS... maybe I have hypothyroidism... who knows?? But what's worse is that I look up these things and their symptoms and start to realize I have one or two.... so I must have that disorder! I'm driving myself crazy... because I don't talk about it with anyone else. I never had thick hair. But I liked what I did have... now only have half left. I can't wear it down anymore. I don't get compliments on my hair like I used to. I hate going out to formal places or weddings because I have to wear my hair up all the time tied to my head. I'm paranoid that people are looking at my head all of the time and seeing what I'm seeing in the mirror. Uggggh!! That is the most superficial ridiculousness I have spout out in a loooong time. I"m a little embarrassed really. But I feel a little better now that it's not floating around in my head anymore! Life is not about hair... or anything physical for that matter. I hope this moment has passed. Hopefully no more outbursts anytime soon.
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Comment by Clara S. on April 12, 2010 at 8:24pm
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Hugs! we all need a rant every once in a while as long as you feel better and can try to be positive after. Good on you to get it out of your system :)
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Comment by Petra on April 13, 2010 at 2:29pm
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Rant on if it makes you feel better :-) Better to let it out then keep it all inside. We are here for you ((((((HUGS)))))))
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Comment by Joy on April 13, 2010 at 3:20pm
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It's good to get that stuff out!! I noticed you have gradual loss and i have too over the past 4 years. i decided after one year to start wearing hair and people could never tell i lost any. i started with toppers and now have a full wig that i love...i no longer worry like i use to because i love my new hair better than my own. i also went through tons of tests but gave up after awhile...its just genetics for me. hope you feel better. everyone needs to rant sometimes! hugs!!!!
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Comment by Jo Jo on July 1, 2010 at 6:29pm
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Hugs, Hugs and more hugs...don't fret...its hair and it does not mean that it is your HEALTH. Do you know that STRESS alone can create an increase in shed causing people to believe that they have a "problem" . Try relaxing , trust your doctors, and see what happens. Hay....YOU NEVER KNOW. Either way Alison, hold that beautiful head up and relax becuase most likely not everyone is grilling you the way you have led yourself to believe but even if they were that would be their problem. If they don't like what they see then tell them...TO STOP LOOKING. lol.
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Comment by Kate on August 27, 2010 at 1:47am
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I share so many of the same thoughts and feelings you do, so know that you are not alone. And even though it can feel embarrassing to have these moments of ranting and vanity, I think that you have the perspective and good attitude to move you through them to a better place. Most of all, I hope you know you are not alone in your thoughts, I think you are perfectly normal in your reaction and acceptance process, and you seem like a great gal all around (and that has NOTHING to do with your hair!).
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Comment by BTB (John) on June 14, 2012 at 1:13pm
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Again I think all valid and why not rant do anything that helps.
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