Hey Lisa, just checking in to say hi! Hope all is well... Lots going on here, as usual. You'd think I would get used to the craziness, but still, it amazes me just how busy life can be! Talk more later... Misty
You are more than welcome. I stumbled on this site a few months ago, and it has been the best thing for me. I have a hard time "talking" about what's going on... this is so easy for me. I can write and get my feelings out...
It all started after the birth of my 2nd child. I thought it was hormones from the birth, but it didn't get better. I have become very emotional, and that is not a trait of mine by nature. I have a hard time dealing with stress and worry, and then the crying at the drop of a hat makes me feel like I am really losing it! I try really hard to cover up my emotions, which isn't healthy. So, how has it changed me? I think about it all the time, I wonder and wonder how much worse it will get.
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I am 31 years old. Married to my high school sweetheart. I have two kids, Emma just turned 5 and Evan was 2 in Jan. I work part time as a radiation therapist, and I stay home with the kids the days I am off. I have always had long, thick, curly hair... that I complained about most of my teenage years. Now I feel I am being paid back for those comments and thoughts. I have gotten to the point that I dread taking a shower and washing my hair, knowing that the amount of hair in the brush will stress me out! I am a very blessed person, I have a great family and I have strong faith in God... I feel guilty for being emotional about my hair. I am usually not an "emotional person" so this is new for me!
Thanks Misty for your comments and support. This is hard, but I feel I need to start to accept it. The more I learn about AA, the more I realize the chances of it just going away are slim to none. I did not get much insight from the Derm. on what to expect, in fact when I asked questions she just shrugged her shoulders and said time will tell. I have gotten more insight from others on here and my own research. Thanks again. smiles.
Hi Misty :) How are you? I finally have a moment to stop by this site again, as the past few days have been busy busy busy.....! Today was the first official day for all the high school kiddies...so far, I like the students overall, though I have a bit of a headache just thinking about all the freshmen. Ack!! How has Emma been liking school? It was interesting seeing how nervous most of us teachers were, perhaps more so than the new kids on the block!
Well, in terms of my shedding, I am having good days and bad days... a good part of the last few days seemed pretty stable...losing the same amount each day, and not too much. But today, I couldn't help noticing strands dropping here and there, everywhere. It's still not TOO bad, but not exactly the 'good sign' I hoped to see. Plus, all this humidity has been making my hair feel really strange!!
I'm happy to hear that you are seeing some new growth! I can also see some new hairs growing in, but I have been losing short little hairs throughout the days as well =( They are thin, and weak, and so I guess it's too early to tell whether those will become terminal hairs, or miniaturized ones .... the upside, though, is that my hair seems to be getting its life and bounce in the top back, where I first noticed thinning before anywhere else.
You know, I really can't recall a time when I've ever been busier! I'm sorry that Emma had a "consequence" in school! (cute way of putting it, though). It reminds me of Ryan at that age. He has always been Mr. Social and was always the one that had to "move a clip" , as they put it in our school....and he still has a tough time keeping his lip zipped!
So, yes, I counted the other day! But I didn't this morning, so I haven't gotten too obsessed with it! :) It was just SO much in the tub....I was shocked by it all and had to know how much was there. It would be so stressful for me to count what comes out after the shower for me too. I just could not handle knowing exactly how much was coming out. The shower is bad enough for me too!
So you had your hair lightened! Did you lose a lot when he did it? I need to color mine, and actually bought the color this morning. I'm stressed and scared, and I pray I don't lose a lot this time..
Melissa Anyway, I hope you're holding up well, with all the packing and school stuff you're surely doing right now. Just know I'm thinking of you!
I am not sure posting the pictures of my bald spot was brave.....I think it is all part of getting out of denial for me. I haven't looked at those pictures since they nwere taken back in June. It is hard for me to see that spot on my head, so it still amazes me when I see them. I think I will take some updated ones to see if it is getting worse or better or what? I just can't tell. I know I see hair growing back but I am still losing.
Thank you for your words of kindness, I hope to one day get to where all you are for 'acceptance' ... I don't know if it will ever come, its been 6 months and its getting worse. I do feel relief knowing I have this place now - so here is hoping it helps.
hi Misty, thankyou for being so welcoming...its so nice to read and be contacted by ladies who have had similar experiences to myself,im so glad i found this site. Bev.x
Anywho, I did blood work today and should get results on Friday. I have been experiencing continued dizziness. Hopefully it is just low blood sugar or iron. I know how to take care of that.
Hey, Misty. I'm not gonna do all the expensive tests. He made me do some others today, tho. I'm not expecting anything to come of it, tho. It is what it is, you know?
How is Emma doing?
Don't you love the new home page?? I think it looks fabulous, too!!
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