It certainly has changed how attractive I feel about myself and has made me somewhat of an introvert. I never before realized that how you feel about your personal appearance is directly connected to the way you feel about the world. I feel inadequate and really scared on some days, then fine on others. A lot of my activities are centered around my hair now, which I don't like at all. But I have gained a tremendous amount of compassion for other women going through this and other problems that make them feel less than other women. I pray a lot ,which helps and ask God to give me the grace to find peace about this. I don't want to be defined by my hair, but we live in a society that makes this all but impossible. I am trying to remain hopeful and positive!
Hi Katie - welcome to the network. I can relate to what you said on many levels... I pray a lot to. It's out of my control and I try to remind myself of that daily. (not to say that it isn't hard)
Hi Katie, Welcome! I , like you, feel that my hair loss has changed me....I'm not as confident when I go out. And while you can't really "tell" that I'm losing tons of hair, I sure do feel like everyone can tell. You're right....society makes it all but impossible NOT to think that our hair defines us. :(
Hi Katie, Welcome to this wonderful site. Everyone here is dealing and coping with some sort of hair loss. I think you will find a great deal of support and serenity here. Lisa
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