Hey YES it's me...How are you? I am so sorry that I'm this late replying...look me also up on FB under "Julia Critt".
you can pretty much start one up by yourself or through NAAF. It would probably be best to start with NAAF first and see how you like the Terms. Let me know ok
Hi Tana, Sam used tape to wear it and left it on all day. I do know that if you have no hair they can glue it on and it won't come off. Samantha liked wearing it. She now has her own hair back so she currently is not wearing it. Good luck! Cindy
hey im Meme. we can definetely talk whenever you want. it must be hard to get alopecia at an older age like you, i have had it since i was four...so im kind of used to it.
Hi Tana!
I'm glad you messaged me - i love to hear from people my age! I mean, of course everyone on here understands, but it's a completely different experience when you're in High School. I've had Alopecia for a few more years than you. I think I got it when I was in grade five and now I'm in grade 9 so it's been a while. I guess I've sort of gotten used to it. So, as for advice, I only have a few suggestions but I can't promise they'll help. When I was first diagnosed, I told my class about it, but I guess that was sort of different because it was elementary school, but it's something you could try. I know it helped a lot then. Now my school is HUGE so it wouldn't really make sense to tell everyone. I'd told my closest friends, and the few who have noticed that I wear a wig, but I always make sure I can trust the person. I dont know how extensive your hairloss is, but I have lost all of my hair so around the house, I just go without a wig and my family are pretty used to it. It sort of makes me accept it more to see myself without hair a lot, and now I sort of like the way I look bald. I'd definately suggest the cyberhair wig again - you can get ones that are meant to excercising and things like that... I can even swim in mine!
message back if you have any more questions! I'd love to help!
Heather
Hello and welcome, Tana !
I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better. You can find out more on my page -- and let me know if there's anything else I can do!
LeslieAnn
I know what you mean... I went through my own tough times too. Times that no one else but 'Alopecians' will understand. I think that we were all put here with Alopecia because we are tough and we will be the ones to cope with it... Other than that, couldn't tell ya. :P
Anyways, talk soon!
<33
Hey Tana,
I was diagnosed with Alopecia when I was 16. I am now almost 20 and coping with it SO well. I'm glad you found this website because everyone on here helped me so much it's unbelievable!
If you ever want to talk just give me a shout!
Keep your chin up! ♥
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you can pretty much start one up by yourself or through NAAF. It would probably be best to start with NAAF first and see how you like the Terms. Let me know ok
how old are you
I'm glad you messaged me - i love to hear from people my age! I mean, of course everyone on here understands, but it's a completely different experience when you're in High School. I've had Alopecia for a few more years than you. I think I got it when I was in grade five and now I'm in grade 9 so it's been a while. I guess I've sort of gotten used to it. So, as for advice, I only have a few suggestions but I can't promise they'll help. When I was first diagnosed, I told my class about it, but I guess that was sort of different because it was elementary school, but it's something you could try. I know it helped a lot then. Now my school is HUGE so it wouldn't really make sense to tell everyone. I'd told my closest friends, and the few who have noticed that I wear a wig, but I always make sure I can trust the person. I dont know how extensive your hairloss is, but I have lost all of my hair so around the house, I just go without a wig and my family are pretty used to it. It sort of makes me accept it more to see myself without hair a lot, and now I sort of like the way I look bald. I'd definately suggest the cyberhair wig again - you can get ones that are meant to excercising and things like that... I can even swim in mine!
message back if you have any more questions! I'd love to help!
Heather
Welcome to Alopecia World.
Jeff
whats up
I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better. You can find out more on my page -- and let me know if there's anything else I can do!
LeslieAnn
Welcome to Alopecia World
Thank You!!
yes, it is a wig, the colors are extensions!
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Anyways, talk soon!
<33
how are y0ou?
I was diagnosed with Alopecia when I was 16. I am now almost 20 and coping with it SO well. I'm glad you found this website because everyone on here helped me so much it's unbelievable!
If you ever want to talk just give me a shout!
Keep your chin up! ♥
xox
Welcome to Alopecia World!!
Brittany <3
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