Hi Lisa, Thanks for the comment. It's comforting to know that there are others like me and understand what is going on. I'm sure my husband has noticed my hair loss, but of course he has not said anything, and I have not gotten...
My self esteem has gone down, way down. I am tired of thinking about my hairloss, and of trying to hide from everyone (including my husband). I don't even want to style it anymore, just wear it up all the time.
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I stumbled into this board by accident. I have been to dermatologists and asked them what is wrong w/ my hair, and they always say nothing, that I don't even have hair loss. This is very frustrating because I am the one who ends up with handfuls of hair when I run my hands through my hair. My grandmother has hairloss, so I figured it is hereditary, but I started losing my hair when I was 21. When I bring this up to derms, they still insist that nothing is wrong. After reading some of your profiles I noticed a trend-that dermatologists don't listen (no offense). This has in some way given me a bit of hope, and I will keep looking for derm that may be able to help, or at least make it better. I have also noticed some people here wear wigs-any advice would be appreciated, as I have no idea where to start. Thanks.
I'm new to this site but am really happy to have fount it. Since I started hair loss at such a young age, I have always felt like a freak. I have two brothers that have more hair than I do, as well as, a husband with a head full of hair. It is comforting to know that there are other women like me. By the way, I almost always wear my hair in a pony tail.
Hi Maribel, I know what you mean.. I've become quite accustomed to my permanent "look" which is hair pulled straight back, tied in a ponytail with each hair strategically positioned to coverup all the balding areas, I have pretty much forgotten what it was like to wake up with hair ready to go and what a brush feels like. But its amazing what we can get use to and learn to adapt to. Nowadays I don't really dwell on that too often but just work to feel comfortable however that means my hair has to be that day.
Hey Maribel, Welcome to the Network. You found a great place for support and empathy. The ladies here all know exactly what you are feeling because we all go through the same emotions every day. I'm glad that you found us. Blessings, Dottie
Hi Maribel, Welcome To The Network! I also deal with my hair loss that way, by just keeping it tied back in a ponytail. Helps me to think about it less and not feel the hair falling around me, not to mention it really is too thin to have a great daily hair style anyways so pulling it back works better for me.
My fiance is very supportive, but I still don't want him in the bathroom when I comb my wet hair out, or do anything with my hair beyond make a ponytail. Its more of a little joke now which I like, he'll run by the bathroom instead of casually walking or walk briskly and say "I'm not looking" :)
Hi Maribel, Sorry you are having such a hard time, I know how difficult it can be. I too was embarrassed having my husband see my hair/head. Some days I still am when I get out of the shower. I think you will find a lot of comfort and support here. The women here are great and can all relate to what you are going through.
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