*Crying* I couldn't get my hair cut today

[divinem]

Although I'm due for a cut, and I know it would make my hair look much better (it looks so dead when it's due for a cut), my scalp is so sensitive right now from this heavy shed that I can't stand the thought of having my hair messed with, especially a towel drying when they squeeze the hair. OMG, the pain!!

I am so upset, crying and depressed today. Feel so hopeless and helpless. Haven't even bothered to pursue medical attention for the loss based on the threads I've read on this site. What's the point? Just let it fall out and get a wig because nothing is going to stop it. I've been so sick with autoimmune disease, and my system is so sensitive to medications that I wouldn't dare introduce minoxidil or the other remedies that have been mentioned.

I love my hair. {sobs}

[finaleofseem]

*HUG*

I'm so sorry today has been so hard. :(

Have you tried Nizoral or T-gel shampoos for the scalp pain? When mine gets sensitive, they help take the edge off.

[Amy123]

I had a cut scheduled this past week that I had to cancel as well. I couldn't stomach looking at myself in front of those big mirrors with people all around. And like you said, what's the point because I seem to be losing it all anyway. I can't believe 6-7 weeks ago I was able to hide it but now I'm wig shopping....hang in there.

[ouchy]

I know how you feel. When I get a haircut and get home I feel like I just got beat up. My sore scalp is in pain as she combs through and pulls it. Washing it is horrible. My stylist has long nais and I wince when she washes it, squeezes out the water everything about getting my hair done sucks. I used to enjoy the scalp massage etc now I hate it.

[kawawa]

When I was having a really hard time with not wanting to do the hair shop thing I found a lady who cuts hair out of her house. I actually drove around until I found a spot that looked friendly and empty and just walked in. She was the first person to actually talk to me about my thinning and it was the first step in accepting that it was really happening. Bless Her!

Nizoral or T-gel shampoos really are wonderful for the pain and suffering.

I am so sorry that you had a bad day. :>

[Kellie246]

I understand how you feel. I've been lucky enough not to have the burning/painful scalp, but I still have been putting off getting my hair cut for fear that others will notice my thinning hair.

What's worse is that the girl who normally cuts my hair is my sister's friend and cuts it out of her home. I would be in a private setting and she is really nice and understanding, but I still can't bring myself to do it...it's quite pathetic on my part.

I've been having my mom trim my hair instead :p. She does a pretty good job, but she's no professional. I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and get it cut soon.