Hi Gia! I don't think that there's any right way of living with alopecia. I've had it for so long, and it was under control for so long, that I tend to forget about it. However, I have been wearing hair extensions for probably about 8-9 years. I would have bald spots that I cover by making my hair fuller. I was never bothered by this. I recently lost my hair and eyelashes and at the moment I am mostly comfortable with wearing beanies or hoodies. I am not going for a wig. At least not now. I want to look at the situation square in the eye and deal with it. The most important thing is your comfort whether it's a wig, a hat, a scarf or a bucket on your head, just go for it. Being comfortable made my hair grow for years.
Hi! I am working on my Education Specialist II Mild Moderate (Emotional Disturbance, mostly) right now, just a bit northeast of you. Isn't grad school a blast? Cough cough...
Hey there. Coping? Much better than 7 months ago! When the hair started falling out I cried every night. Loved going to work just b/c it kept my mind off reality. Once I would get home the wig would come off and the bald head was a slap in the face. Done all the creams, injections, cleansing diets ect. I've recently just became comfortable with myself. My husband still stays optimistic for me. There are still times I stare at my head and face wishing for hair to return and find the answer as to "why me?" but that passes quickly. I go wigless only in my house and at the gym. Waiting on a Freedom Wig, which I hear is wonderful for people AU like myself. Hope all is well in your world. Ever need to state your frustrations or concerns with this thing holler at me. Take care.
hi gia, not sure if i will be able to make the meeting, but wanted to touch base and let you know i get together with a bunch of local girls once a month to talk hairloss and other related stuff. if you are interested let me know. hope to see you tonight. ox emily
Welcome to the group it is a great site, it has helped us in out dealing with this rotten thing called Alopecia, and I really think without it, my wife and I would not be in the good place we are. Enjoy the benefits.
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Hi Gia, Yea, I have vitaligo too. I guess we are just extra special. I'm really missing my hair alot this week though. :(
Congratulations on being featured - best wishes x
Hi Gia! I don't think that there's any right way of living with alopecia. I've had it for so long, and it was under control for so long, that I tend to forget about it. However, I have been wearing hair extensions for probably about 8-9 years. I would have bald spots that I cover by making my hair fuller. I was never bothered by this. I recently lost my hair and eyelashes and at the moment I am mostly comfortable with wearing beanies or hoodies. I am not going for a wig. At least not now. I want to look at the situation square in the eye and deal with it.
The most important thing is your comfort whether it's a wig, a hat, a scarf or a bucket on your head, just go for it. Being comfortable made my hair grow for years.
Gia, I'm so sorry you are having so much trouble. Let me know if I can help.
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Hello and welcome, Gia!
How are you today?
Leslie Ann
Hi! I am working on my Education Specialist II Mild Moderate (Emotional Disturbance, mostly) right now, just a bit northeast of you. Isn't grad school a blast? Cough cough...
Hey there. Coping? Much better than 7 months ago! When the hair started falling out I cried every night. Loved going to work just b/c it kept my mind off reality. Once I would get home the wig would come off and the bald head was a slap in the face. Done all the creams, injections, cleansing diets ect. I've recently just became comfortable with myself. My husband still stays optimistic for me. There are still times I stare at my head and face wishing for hair to return and find the answer as to "why me?" but that passes quickly. I go wigless only in my house and at the gym. Waiting on a Freedom Wig, which I hear is wonderful for people AU like myself. Hope all is well in your world. Ever need to state your frustrations or concerns with this thing holler at me. Take care.
hi gia, not sure if i will be able to make the meeting, but wanted to touch base and let you know i get together with a bunch of local girls once a month to talk hairloss and other related stuff. if you are interested let me know. hope to see you tonight. ox emily
Sorry I cant make the meeting tonight. The group is really a bunch of great people.
Hi Gia,
Welcome to Alopecia World.
Jeffrey
PS nice profile pic change.
Welcome to the group it is a great site, it has helped us in out dealing with this rotten thing called Alopecia, and I really think without it, my wife and I would not be in the good place we are. Enjoy the benefits.
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