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Name:	Jessica Hutchinson
Birthday:	Aug. 3, 1982 (26 years old)
Marital Status:	Single
Do You Have Children?:	I'm More of a Dog Person

City:	Mt. Pleasant
State/Province:	MI
Country:	US

Years of Hair Loss?:	10
Treatment Regimen:	Thickening shampoo and good styling tricks.
Past Treatments:	Rogaine, Biotin pills and Zoloft.
Time Spent Thinking About Your Hair Loss:	99% of the Day - I'm consumed by it
Do You Count The Hairs You Lose Daily?:	Sometimes
Stage of Hair Loss:	Hair Loss Shedding Recently Slowed Down
Type of Hair Loss:	I have no idea
What Caused The Onset Of Your Hair Loss?:	I Have No Idea
How has your hair loss changed you?:	My hairloss has changed me in a lot of ways. My self-esteem has taken a major blow. I don't like to leave the house on days I can't cover up the bald spots. I also am unable to have a successful relationship with a man because I am afraid that they will leave me once they learn about my secret. I can't sleep in the same bed with a guy because I'm afraid he'll see my hairloss when it's all messed up in the morning. I know, I know...but it's all true.

About Me:

I am 25 years old and a student. I go to school in pursuit of a degree in music therapy. I believe that music helps soothe the soul, and I want to try to help people work through their problems through music. I am into so many different things, and I am the master of trivia.

SocietyGirl - 7:45 PM on Jul. 10, 2008

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Hi Jessica. I like your bio a lot and music therapy is a great career. I too believe that music soothes the soul, it is the only thing that makes me calm on the crappiest of days. I love it so much I spent years working in entertainment design, specifically live music. My ipod is my lifeline. Anyway. I am a product and style junkie and have been trying thickening everything, so I am curious what you like. At styling, I am a pro, but I am so picky about my products.

Hope you are well - keep your head up ;-).

~ SG

Stacey - 1:51 PM on Jul. 1, 2008	reply \| message
Hi, Jessica! Welcome, I feel the Same way about what you said about waking up in the Morning with your Man.. It is So True..

zaredjane - 7:44 PM on May. 18, 2008

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I am new to this blog, but I relate to your story. Ar 29 years of age I have only had one relationship and he didn't know my secret. I went to great lengths to conceal the truth. (Don't touch my hair ever because I it takes forever to style it, I don't play water sports because I am afraid of water, etc.) I know that with the next guy I can't do this. There is no way I can keep the sham going as I continually lose more hair!

And so I just say no to all dates and get very upset with men that get too touchy. Yet I would love to go out with all of the men I have turned down.

But I couldn't handle the humiliation of them finding out I am a balding woman. It actually was the number reason why I stayed with my ex for so long.

Sweetipie - 6:13 PM on Apr. 17, 2008	reply \| message
Hi there..How are you? Just wanted to say hi.

allison284 - 5:19 PM on Mar. 25, 2008

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Hi Jessica! I am 37 and have been losing my hair since my early 20's. I have experienced all your fears about getting into a relationship and then being worried about having to tell a man that you are losing your hair. I want to tell you and everyone else on here a story. Recently I started dating a wonderful man. On our 2nd date, he wanted to go go-kart racing. All I could think about was how horrible my hair would look after that! I was terrified! Fortunately, the track was closed that night. I thought I got lucky. A couple of dates later, he was running his fingers through my hair and he asked me why my hair was so thin. I burst into tears -- I mean really sobbed. I could hardly speak I was so upset. I finally told him. I also confessed about how I had been afraid to go go-kart racing and how I had been relieved when the track had been closed. You know what he said? He said my hair loss didn't matter! What's even better is that I believed him when he said it! He told me that I had a beautiful face and that it didn't matter to him whether I had hair or not. He swore that he would find me attractive with or without hair, and told me that I was the only one who had a problem with it. He said if I really had issues with my hair, I could wear wigs and have fun with them. He has been 100% supportive and has alleviated all of my fears. He makes me feel completely comfortable. He drives a convertible, and when I tell him that I have to wear a hat when we drive and that it won't come off until I shower (because of the smushed hair, bald scalp look after wearing a hat), he is totally understanding. He swears that even with the "smushed hair look", that he woudn't care, but still doesn't give me a hard time if I don't want to take my hat off. My best friend Karen told me that when I met a man who really cared about me that my hair wouldn't be an issue. Well, she was right! I am not saying that all men will be this way, but I do believe they ARE out there! BTW -- my boyfriend has perfect, fabulous ultra thick hair. If he could give it to me, he would!

Crys - 7:29 AM on Mar. 21, 2008

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Hi Jessica, wow let me tell you I feel your pain!! I too am single (age 26 by the way) and terrified of getting into a relationship and then having to break the news. I would almost rather just be alone. It kills me how its socially acceptable for a man to go bald but not a woman. Although I am sure most men have a hard time with it too, it just seems so much more devastating to us. Anyhow I would love to chat with you sometime!! Take care =)

shanlaree - 8:53 PM on Mar. 19, 2008

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Welcome. I think that it is fantastic that you are looking into music therapy. I recently met a women who sees patients and performs sound/ music healing. I do think there is something to healing then just some man made form that is rubbed on ones head. I think that the mind is at play here. Still figuring out my own hair thinning but I know that I have changed from this experience and although it is at times painful it also can be a journey into ones inner being of true seeing. Welcome to this community.

S

Dottie - 9:10 AM on Mar. 18, 2008	reply \| message
Hey Jessica, Welcome to the Network. The ladies here are amazing, understanding, compassionate women. I hope that you find support and answers here. Dottie

Heather - 2:29 PM on Mar. 17, 2008

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Hey Jessica!
Welcome to the group! This is a great place to be open & honest about your feelings and where other people actually understand. I'm early on in the hair loss stage & am not sure what's going on except it's coming out quickly! I feel so blessed to have found this site and have support from amazing women! You are not alone & that is a great feeling! We're all here anytime you need to chat or just vent, trust me I have my days!! (Funny, you're birthday's the day after mine & the same day as my sister-in laws! Fabulous Leos!)
Have a great day!
Heather

womenshairlossproject - 11:23 AM on Mar. 17, 2008	reply \| message
Hi Jessica, Welcome To The Network!

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