Comment by Figarosmom on December 8, 2011 at 11:06am

Hello Caligrl and welcome to a whoole site of people trying to cope. The best answer is one day at a time. That sounds so very trite, but its true. I have been dealing with mine hair issue since August. My whole life has been up-ended by this. I am having to totally look at myself and ask myself hard question about my priorities and how I view myself. Every one here who's been going through this for years tell me they have ups and downs, but the downs get less intense and less frequent, and the ups come more and more. However it takes time. Time to let your mind catch up with your body. Celebrate your new child and focus on that. Congratulations BTW. Are you sure its AA and not just hormones adjusting?

Comment by Caligrl on December 8, 2011 at 5:27pm

Thanks Figarosmom. It helps to know that someone is out there. It's a combo of Andro Alopecia and hormones. I was diagnosed twenty years ago with a biopsy. It has gradually gotten worse over time but has been manageable. However, the pregnancy hormones make it more intense. Since I already had a problem, the natural hormonal sheadding makes the problem worse. I'm at a loss. I had already feared this but now my worst fear is being realized. It just has me obsessing about it and feeling really embarrassed. I know I shouldn't feel that way but it makes me feel bad about myself and unnattractive. I can't even stand to look in the mirror. I'm 37 no and wonder what it will be like after 40...

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