My whole life collapsed as a result of balding. There is no way out. I don't know where to go from here.
Yes, this is exactly what happened to me as well and how I feel because of balding. The only thing different is that I'm a girl.
When I started balding, what happened is of course I freaked out and started researching balding and potential "cures" (which I soon found out has yet to exist).
As hope slowly faded along with my hair one part of my life collapsed after the other.
First it was my relationship (it was fairly new and I couldn't bare the thought of being a "burden" for him, and making him feel forced to stay with me despite the balding).
Then, I withdrew from most of my social circle by quitting school and my job due to the depression I developed over losing my hair.
I was forced to move back home, broke and sick, and live with my family. But because they wouldn't believe I was balding (at first, when only I could see),
I spent months fighting with my parents and doctors who never believed me or gave me any time a day. I went to many specialists and they always looked at me as if I was insane, and that a female only 21 could not possibly be balding. This went on for months and months, a constant struggle and in addition to losing my hair I was completely isolated in my own problem cause no one else could see it.
It actually landed me in a mental institution where I was prescribed what I later found out was anti psychotic medication for schizophrenia (!!!) They friggin thought I was insane because I was losing my hair!!!
I had this feeling inside that when they finally did see it and would try to help me, I would have lost so much hair it was too late.
So I started experimenting on my own, finally giving Rogaine a shot, in addition to oral spironolactone and birth control that I literally had to BEG my doctor for and I only got a super low dose. Sadly the hair lost persisted and got worse and worse. Now it's to the point for people to see. I only have one option left and that is finasteride. Too bad my doctor won't prescribe me it so I have to go online for it and keep my fingers crossed what I get is legit.
So here I am. Gone from a 20 year old girl who was once called a "perfect 10" to balding and a 0, I went from having a future with friends, family and boyfriend, job and education, to nothing but isolation, loneliness and depression. I am now a complete loser in this society, and I am trapped here forever. Trust me, I feel ya.