Hi Cody,
I see you live in Toronto!
I received this info and thought I would pass it along.
There is a support group taking place in Toronto tomorrow, Saturday Nov 13th. (10:30-noon)
It's at the North Civic Center
5100 Yonge Street
Lower Level, Committee Rooms
West side of Yonge Street, 5 blocks north of Sheppard Avenue
Subway to North York Center Station
Parking Available.
You can just show up. It's from 10:30-noon on Nov 13th after the support groups are finished at noon there is going to be a vendor showcase where you can see different accessories that benefit those with Alopecia.
This will be my first support group and first time meeting other individuals with Alopecia.
Im extremely excited, hope you can make it out! :)
Hey Cody,
I hope things are getting better for you. I wish you could make it to one of our meetings I'm sure you would enjoy them and we are full of lots of tips, tricks, etc. Eyebrows are a tough one. I drew mine on for 9 years and then just got sick of it and had them tattooed on. It's the best thing I ever did. Wish I would have done it along time ago. I can give you the info for the artist and the group and I normally make a trip to see her once a month with everyone wanting it done. You are welcome to come see the process anytime!
Easiest way to reach me is via this email address baldgirl65@yahoo.com if you want to chat. Also, check out the groups website for more info and when we are meeting, etc. www.morethanmyhair.org
heyy, my summer is going great, but i spent most of it out of state. since im going to be a senior this year, my dad told me i cant go anywhere since he needs to save for college so i planned summer '09 very busy... lol
i have been battleing with my eyebrows for the past 6 years, before that, it was only attacking my head. i do at this moment still have some eyebrow left but i am totally bald, i go every three weeks and get shots, however they are extremely painful, the hair growth is only temporary, and after a while your body will become immune to the meds... like what happening to me right now. i started seeing a specialist in alopecia but i dont really like going to him because he wants to give me lots of shots, and take a lot of meds, i have what i have, i dont want to put my body threw a nasty change. so i see a regular dermatologist, they would be able to give you the shots, but check first to see if they will work for you.
i know how you feel about the eyebrows, its what i've been fighting to have and i have been able to keep them for this long, i hope u can longer
thank you! im doing well.. actually the end of this month it will be a year since i was diagnosed.. so its kind of a weird feeling. I just got back from school yesterday.. so now im living home for the next 3 months or so.. im not exactly too thrilled, but its good to be with the family i suppose. how are you?
Honestly, I know this is all knew to you, but I think that with the beautiful face you have, you would never have problems meeting people, with or without hair.
If you ever want to chat, my msn is yoenuy@hotmail.com.
Hey Cody
Not sure if you know but you can get various types of false eyebrows (tattoos and apliques) but may I recommend a support group? Toronto has a group that meets at one of the hospitals (I can get detailed info. if you're interested) and I find it really helps to talk to others dealing with the same thing and it helps you feel that you're not alone in your plight. I run a group in Guelph. Hope your sister is liking Guelph.
Hey i read your comment on teens with alopecia, it's different for everyone when/if it regrows, I lost mine when I was 9, I'm 16 now and it's only just started to come bk, so fingers crossed but don't worry, just be you. xx
You are probably at the place I was a year ago.
I was at 6 months with this disease and was pretty shattered.
I found Alopecia World and have been here ever since. I also went to my first NAAf Conference. You might want to check in to that too.
I hear you- it is so difficult to deal with. There are no answers! For me it is the loss of control and anxiety of what will happen next. I do feel very fortunate to still be able to hide my spots- I hope that lasts!
It must of been very hard to loss your hair so quickly! Not much time to figure out how do deal! Your picture looks great so you pull it off wonderful! I know that doesn't make it easier! You certainly are not alone!
What type of treatments have you tried or are doing now? all I know you can try for the eye brows...is steroid injections, tattoos or the tattoo/silcone base hair stickers (sorry I don't know the name)- are you familiar with what I mean?
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I see you live in Toronto!
I received this info and thought I would pass it along.
There is a support group taking place in Toronto tomorrow, Saturday Nov 13th. (10:30-noon)
It's at the North Civic Center
5100 Yonge Street
Lower Level, Committee Rooms
West side of Yonge Street, 5 blocks north of Sheppard Avenue
Subway to North York Center Station
Parking Available.
You can just show up. It's from 10:30-noon on Nov 13th after the support groups are finished at noon there is going to be a vendor showcase where you can see different accessories that benefit those with Alopecia.
This will be my first support group and first time meeting other individuals with Alopecia.
Im extremely excited, hope you can make it out! :)
I hope things are getting better for you. I wish you could make it to one of our meetings I'm sure you would enjoy them and we are full of lots of tips, tricks, etc. Eyebrows are a tough one. I drew mine on for 9 years and then just got sick of it and had them tattooed on. It's the best thing I ever did. Wish I would have done it along time ago. I can give you the info for the artist and the group and I normally make a trip to see her once a month with everyone wanting it done. You are welcome to come see the process anytime!
Easiest way to reach me is via this email address baldgirl65@yahoo.com if you want to chat. Also, check out the groups website for more info and when we are meeting, etc. www.morethanmyhair.org
I hope that helps! :)
i have been battleing with my eyebrows for the past 6 years, before that, it was only attacking my head. i do at this moment still have some eyebrow left but i am totally bald, i go every three weeks and get shots, however they are extremely painful, the hair growth is only temporary, and after a while your body will become immune to the meds... like what happening to me right now. i started seeing a specialist in alopecia but i dont really like going to him because he wants to give me lots of shots, and take a lot of meds, i have what i have, i dont want to put my body threw a nasty change. so i see a regular dermatologist, they would be able to give you the shots, but check first to see if they will work for you.
i know how you feel about the eyebrows, its what i've been fighting to have and i have been able to keep them for this long, i hope u can longer
I just want eyebrows back too...nice to meet you!
If you ever want to chat, my msn is yoenuy@hotmail.com.
Not sure if you know but you can get various types of false eyebrows (tattoos and apliques) but may I recommend a support group? Toronto has a group that meets at one of the hospitals (I can get detailed info. if you're interested) and I find it really helps to talk to others dealing with the same thing and it helps you feel that you're not alone in your plight. I run a group in Guelph. Hope your sister is liking Guelph.
Welcome! Nice to see more Canadian men getting on here. I think you look better as an alopecian btw. :)
i love musik hhaha
thanx dude
your musik is pretty rad as well
lol
Roger.
You are probably at the place I was a year ago.
I was at 6 months with this disease and was pretty shattered.
I found Alopecia World and have been here ever since. I also went to my first NAAf Conference. You might want to check in to that too.
We're all here for ya!!!
jeffrey
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Jeffrey
I hear you- it is so difficult to deal with. There are no answers! For me it is the loss of control and anxiety of what will happen next. I do feel very fortunate to still be able to hide my spots- I hope that lasts!
It must of been very hard to loss your hair so quickly! Not much time to figure out how do deal! Your picture looks great so you pull it off wonderful! I know that doesn't make it easier! You certainly are not alone!
What type of treatments have you tried or are doing now? all I know you can try for the eye brows...is steroid injections, tattoos or the tattoo/silcone base hair stickers (sorry I don't know the name)- are you familiar with what I mean?
What are you studying?
hang in there,
Heather
Welcome to alopecia world! I just joined the end of March and have found it to be a wonderful and helpful site- hope you do too!
Heather
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