I can honestly say that out of all my friends, the happiest believe it or not are bald. They just accepted baldness and got on with enjoying their lives. Unlike me.....
I started to recede at 17 too so I feel for you. I didn't take any finasteride or minoxidil until 21.....really wish I had My recession definitely crept up during those 4 years. If you have access to finasteride now id go for it....