Hello Misty, I honestly thought I had written this myself. I've had this conversation with myself countless numbers of times. The only difference is that I don't have a husband to go to. I wish I did. Or at least a boyfriend...
Misty, Thank you for the sweet welcoming words. I do find it to be VERY comforting to know I can connect with other women going through the same thing I'm going through. I'm learning quite a bit through my education to be a ...
Dottie, Thank you so much for the welcome message. I'm so glad I found this site. Its extremely comforting to be able to speak with other women going through the same thing I'm going through. Hope we can talk more in the fu...
I feel as though I'm not who I used to be. I've changed in so many ways. Some positive, some negative. I feel as tho I've lost a part of my identity. My hair was such a big part of me. I felt defined by it. I miss it dearly but have learned to deal with most of it being gone. Sometimes I still cant believe I'm dealing with something like hair loss at such a young age. I have faith that things will work out the way they're meant to.
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I am currently attending school to be a holistic nutrition consultant while working full time as an ophthalmic assistant. I LOVE to dance and read. I am the youngest of 3 and am extremely close to every member in my very large family.
I think it is awesome that you are training to be a holistic nutrition consultant! There is this school in NYC called the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I have had a few sessions with someone who is studying there. Who knows, maybe in the future I will check into going there. The one great thing about the hair loss is that it has made me pay more attention to my diet and supplementation. But I need to exercise more too!
I too find myself reading posts from others and swearing I could have written it. There are a couple of ladies on here who it seems we are experiencing the same thing, it's almost spooky, but it is so comforting at the same time. I am so uncomfortable talking about this, it makes this site even more appealing to me. I can talk about it, get it off my chest, and not feel self conscious in the least.
As for my husband, We have dated since Freshmen in high school (minus about 6 months neither of us talk about :o) I tell him everything and anything... always have. It's just that I have become very emotional about my hair coming out. I am not one to cry, not one to carry on, not one to be emotional... so now that I am all of those things, I don't know how to handle it, much less handle it in front of him. I know that sounds ridiculous and selfish and just plain weird, but it's how it is right now. After the horrid night in the shower when I had SO much hair shedding in one night, I did tell him that this is really getting to me. I tried to explain it to him the best I could. He knows that it is bothering me, he just doesn't see what I am talking about. I have always been one to shed, so he doesn't see that it is any worse than normal in his eyes. So... that's where I am with that. I can talk to my mom about it, she cuts my hair and is a hair dresser... so she understands, but it is my mom. If I am upset, then she is upset. It's just a vicious cycle that causes everyone to be uncomfortable.
My mom swears that my hair coming out is due to stress and poor nutrition. I eat... not always the best, but I do eat. I am about 5'4" (that's probably stretching it alittle) I weigh about 120 lbs. Fairly small frame, but of course for my height I feel I should weigh about 10 lbs less. (another issue of mine, I always think I should loose a pound or two, when I know that I am where I should be) My body fat is higher than it should be... I was told at my work I needed to work on it... they said it was almost 30% but no one believed me when I told them what I was told. SO.... I eat... I love veggies and bread... not a huge meat eater, but by no means vegetarian. I love fruit, but don't always eat it as much as I would like... it's expensive to be healthy!! I LOVE desserts, but I can eat those in moderation. I do have a talent for that... just a small taste usually satisfies me! I don't know... there are days I probably don't get 1200 calories.... there are days I get much more, like a chinese day! :o) I don't know how much it plays into everything, but I am sure it is more than I imagine. I would love to hear more on the holistic aspect of it... like I said, it is intriguing!
Do you have people you feel comfortable talking to about this? If not, I hope this site helps. Are you shedding or have balding spots? Whatever your situation, I can assure you there are others here right with you. Hang in there.... that's what I am doing.
Also, about faith... I am really working on that one. I have always gone to church and I KNOW what the Lord is capable of, it is just easier to see it in others than to expect it in myself. I had a scary last Thursday (I blogged about it) and I was reminded just what God can and will do. He doesn't want us to lose our joy because of fear, stress, and worry. I have all of those, so I know I am not in His will.
Hi Gloria. Welcome!! I hope you find this site to be a comfort and support to you. I know it has been that and more for me! Everyone here understands and knows what you are going through.... I am very uncomfortable talking about this with anyone, so this is a wonderful outlet for me!!
I think it is cool your going to school for holistic nutrition... I have never really heard much about holistic anything until I came to this site... I have to say that it intrigues me.
Happy reading... there is much to learn from the women here. Would love to talk anytime!! :o)
Hi Gloria, I am glad you found this site. I have been dealing with hair loss now for about 6-7 years. I still have days that I don't want to accept it but for the most part it is a part of my life now. It has made me a much stronger and tolerant person. I no longer judge other people because I know how much that can hurt. This site is filled with wonderful women who can relate to what you are going through. I hope you find as much comfort and support here as I have. Welcome. Lisa
Welcome Gloria, This is such a great site to find support. I can feel myself changing because of the loss of my hair too. After almost a year of going through this, I think I'm different because of it.
You're so young to have been going through this for four years now! Have you seen doctors about it and what have you tried to stop/slow it down?
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