Comment by Karen Smith on February 25, 2012 at 5:47pm

Sorry for your pain.

Comment by Margaret H Baker on February 25, 2012 at 6:16pm

Hey Izzy,
Losing your hair is an emotional and traumatizing experience...People on the outside fail to realize that thecsymptoms go way beyond the hairloss...Time to sit your Mom down and let her know what it's like...Always easier to offer opinions or criticism when you're on the outside...This is a very personal and private journey. We've all been there. I lost my hair at the age of eight, and there was little done to acknowledge my emotional suffering other than to "just pick up the pieces and move on" but you need time to grieve...There's nothing wrong with that. So cry when you need to cry and laugh when you need to laugh and know that I'm always here if you need to talk. Best,
Margaret

Comment by Leslie Mader on February 25, 2012 at 7:18pm

I'm so sorry you are going through this and I have been thru it also. It's very hard for others to understand how losing all of your hair or even part of it is so emotional and stressful. I try to educate everyone i know that doesn't get it but for the most part most of my friends and family seem to get it. I had a doctor tell me i was too obsessed with my hair loss and that was the last time i saw her face. How dare she!!!!!!
It's a real thing and it's real feelings! If you look Alopecia Aerata on the internet every single article will include how devastating and emotional it is for these patients.
I do feel alone sometimes because we pretty much are! No matter where I am or where I go the majority of people have their own hair!
I hope you can educate others as you go along your way with this horrible monster of a disease!
Leslie

Comment by traci on February 25, 2012 at 9:09pm

Hey Izzy, I've been there too--feeling really emotional about the hair loss. Stay strong--things are tough, but you're a tough person and things will be okay. Having people to talk to has always helped me, and AW is the perfect place to find people who understand what you're going through. Stay strong!

Comment by Michele on February 26, 2012 at 6:24pm

Margaret...I loved your comment about needing "time to grieve". I'm reading how some people lost their hair within weeks. I think that it so much harder to process. Izzy, stay strong!But, I think we are entitled to a "pity party" every now and then....We are losing our hair after all!!!!

Comment by Amanda on February 26, 2012 at 10:28pm

Hi Izzy, just so you know aside from being emotional from my own hair loss I am also emotional to things around me. I tear up when I hear someone did a good deed, watching any type of movies, when the humane society commericial comes on tv with sarah mclaughlin (sp?)singing, hear about someone else's misfortune, when I try to sing and even when I'm stressed. You aren't alone and I think the other people who posted before me made some good suggestions as well. Hope that helps:)

Comment by Natalie Martin on February 27, 2012 at 4:14am

i know that feeling all too well, you put on a brave face... but sometimes i feel im dying inside....im actually having one of those days now where i think how easy my life could have been.... i feel alone but i know you are all out there... but its a struggle.. i wish i had hair i wish i was normal, and no ur not a cry baby because right now i am a mess, crying myself to sleep :( it will get better i hope for all of us soon

Comment by Deeds on February 27, 2012 at 10:36am

Girl, I feel your pain. I am so sorry people don't understand how stressful and emotional it can be when you lose your hair. I hope the best. Always here on AW if you want to chat.

Comment by Natasha Gehrke on February 29, 2012 at 2:23am

I understand how you feel. Losing your hair is a very emotional experience. I remember crying in front of a mirror when I was 7 because my spots got bigger. I have been fighting alopecia since I was 4. Its scary. I spend each day wondering if my boyfriend will stop loving me because my hair is falling out again. I can't look into the mirror without having tears in my eyes. Sometimes tears help. If your feeling heartache because of what is happening its your emotion to feel. In the end your the only person who knows how you need to deal with what is happening, and you need to find how to use this experience to make you stronger.

Comment by Molly on February 29, 2012 at 6:55am

Hi Izzy, this is a very difficult thing to have to deal with, even worse when those closest to you aren't supportive. You're not alone in this, there are people right here who know what you're going through and are here to help. Stay strong!

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