So, a quick breakdown... my hair, which has always been thick and full, has been falling out for the last three years. I've gotten multiple reasons from doctors on why this may be happening, the latest being adrogenetic alopecia. Being faced with the possibility that my hair might never grow back, I had a breakdown (obviously!) and have since decided that I will not let this dictate how I live my life or how happy I will be. I haven't come to this easily or by myself (special thanks to Adam, Wade, my naturopath Saeid Mushtagh and Dr. Sniderman at Stanton). Its been a real struggle this year as I have been dealing with depression and anxiety disorder. I know many of you will be shocked or surprised as I have hid it from most of you. Others will be less shocked as I am sure I have not been myself lately. I apologize but am moving forward!
After a month of tragedies in Yellowknife, I realized that there are worse things to happen to a person than losing their hair. However, I know how difficult this has been for me and I don't take lightly anyone else's struggles. For a woman, her hair is often a sign of her beauty and femininity. Losing it can be devastating. I know that for myself, people have told me all my life how beautiful my hair was. While I appreciate the compliments, it just made it that much harder when it started falling out. Speaking out about it the best way for me to deal with it because hiding it from people has not served me well so far (just ask my fiance Adam who, by the way, has the patience of a saint and has been nothing but loving and supportive). So, I am grabbing life by the balls and accepting my situation. I hope that everyone will be helpful and supportive. I would love to hear from you with advice, stories, messages of hope and love, anecdotes, etc...
I know I am not the only woman out there suffering from this and if I can help one other person have a positive outlook, I will be ecstatic.
Much love,
Kristen (aka The Balding Blogger)
4 comments:
You're pretty!
yaaay! your comments section works now!! Just want to tell you I love you and you can do this!!
Kristen, I can honestly say that it is your personality that people notice about you first. You are bubbly and fun and when you walk into a room everyone notices and when you leave it your presence is missed. Full hair, less hair or even no hair - none if that changes what we love about you. I love that you are going to help other people, not just with hair loss but other female insecurities as well. There are people with severe weight issues ans skin problems that have the same fears and anxieties - your bravery and courage will encourage more people than you know. Lots you lots peanut!
That should say love you lots...'cause I do :)
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