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annagurl
08-26-2009, 12:22 PM
This is the first time Im writing, posting, anything in regards to my hair loss. I have not seen a doctor to be diagnosed, mainly bc I have no insurance and being a single mother I tend to see my personal issues as non-emergency. It's been almost 7months since I noticed the first bald spot and later on more in diffrent sections. I am very confussed,scared,worried,and very mad. I dont look to blame "someone" but what did I do to deserve this? I do the best to provide for my children, I don't bother anyone I go to church every Sunday, I've been a good daughter, sister, friend, niece, aunt, mother. All my focus has been in educating my children in raising them to be good respectful citizens, I don't know why I've let this become so overwhelming, but everytime I wash my hair and see clumps of hair in my hands and bigger bald spots in my head I just can't take it anymore! I been crying since my shower at 10pm and it's now 4am, I've been up searching and searching for some insight to what's happening to me, and I came across this site, so, I decided it would be ok to atleast belong somewhere or feel like Im not alone in this, but I still cant stop crying and don't know why? Nor how I'm going to get up for work in 3hrs, It's not like I can just give up, I have 3 wonderful beautiful children that depend and rely and need me. I apologize if I come off as selfish but my concern is not for cosmetic reasons my worries are for my children and how if this becomes a serious issue how would I be able to provide for them,although, it has affected the way I see myself, I dont feel attractive. I'm self conscious about people looking at my head.Well I think I wrote more than I intended but I've stopped crying.I was going to delete this after I let off steam but changed my mind.

VictoriaG
08-26-2009, 07:50 PM
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. There is nothing selfish about being upset because you're losing your hair. We all feel the same way, so we understand. You are every bit as important as your children, so you have to take care of yourself too. Please see if there is some way you can get your blood checked, to at least rule out - or pinpoint - any serious medical issues. As a working single mother, it certainly sounds like stress could be a factor. I'm glad you didn't delete the post, you will never be criticized here for voicing your frustration amd concerns. I'm sorry I have no answers for you, but I hope it helps to know you have all the support we can offer. Please look around here and on the network, maybe someone else's story will sound familiar and give you somewhere to start. Oh - and no matter what, I'm sure you are beautiful!! Take care.