Hello
Right after a year of rapid hair loss, a bit of anxiety, a world economic crisis and about 440 cups of tea i've decided to do something about my hairloss.
Here's the deal, i used to have thick curly hair - I've always known that i was likely to go bald, but assumed that it would happen after forty. I was happy with this. My father looks good as a balding man, sometimes people salute him in the street such is the measure of the man. That's not true. They actually flick the v's. Always put a joke in.
Anyway, I've always suffered with a bit of anxiety - I do well to keep it under control and deal with it, sadly it's a genetic thing which was triggered by a life event. Apart from internal physical symptoms, no one would tell that i had a problem ( i smile and get on with things)
However in the last year that's all changed. I was going slowly bald, edging my way toward a life of mature responsibility via a few hair raising drinking sessions and hard graft at work (I've got a pretty cool job when i get the work in). But after a month long festival where I worked long hours every days, followed by socializing, i started to notice my hair coming out by the handful.
And it's continued ever since. Month by month, the hair on my head itches and burns it's way out of my scalp and onto the bathroom sink/floor. I'd say I've lost about 50 % of what I had.
That, of course doesn't help anxiety. My Docs initially turned me away from the hairloss thing, saying that it would go away if my anxiety levels went down. However, my argument was if I had anxiety for 9 years, why would hairloss suddenly start? But point taken, and i've been doing more meditation, medication and bit less standing next to hungry tigers.
Anyway, after months of working out whether to accept going bald I, alongside my girlfriend, have decided to fight back. Or at least give it a go.
Why? I think it;s because its happened so fast, that I was struggling to deal with it. Going slowly bald allows you to adjust, and whilst you'll always want hair, at least it happens to you at a decent time. I can still remember what it was like to style hair. It was only about 4 months ago.
Also It was affecting my every day life so much it pissed off my missus. I don;t want to split up with her, especially as she's looking forward to drawing on my head.
Here were my absolutes:
1) No Illegal crap. I did buy some a few months back, but didn't want to run the risk, after seeing loads of news stories about what could be in that stuff. So i binned it.
2) No Hair Transplants. Nope. Not doing it. (I reserve the right to change my mind)
3) Nothing that isn't approved.
I initially went to a trichologist in london (the really famous one), but it was incredibly expensive. For 1000 pounds less (1500 USD) I'm doing it my way, legally as well.
Yesterday I started on Propecia (boots). I've ordered some Rogaine from the US (cheaper, easier to use). And I've come to say hello. Apparently talking to like minded people makes you come to acceptance.....
So, hail to all balding brethren! I trust that you are in good spirits, do come greet me - I won't judge your hairline. Hope the light dodging is going well....
Day 2 pics attached. If i stick a mega flash on it looks worse. If i sit in a dark cave and people only look at me through sunglasses i look great. I've noticed that.
Cheers
Right after a year of rapid hair loss, a bit of anxiety, a world economic crisis and about 440 cups of tea i've decided to do something about my hairloss.
Here's the deal, i used to have thick curly hair - I've always known that i was likely to go bald, but assumed that it would happen after forty. I was happy with this. My father looks good as a balding man, sometimes people salute him in the street such is the measure of the man. That's not true. They actually flick the v's. Always put a joke in.
Anyway, I've always suffered with a bit of anxiety - I do well to keep it under control and deal with it, sadly it's a genetic thing which was triggered by a life event. Apart from internal physical symptoms, no one would tell that i had a problem ( i smile and get on with things)
However in the last year that's all changed. I was going slowly bald, edging my way toward a life of mature responsibility via a few hair raising drinking sessions and hard graft at work (I've got a pretty cool job when i get the work in). But after a month long festival where I worked long hours every days, followed by socializing, i started to notice my hair coming out by the handful.
And it's continued ever since. Month by month, the hair on my head itches and burns it's way out of my scalp and onto the bathroom sink/floor. I'd say I've lost about 50 % of what I had.
That, of course doesn't help anxiety. My Docs initially turned me away from the hairloss thing, saying that it would go away if my anxiety levels went down. However, my argument was if I had anxiety for 9 years, why would hairloss suddenly start? But point taken, and i've been doing more meditation, medication and bit less standing next to hungry tigers.
Anyway, after months of working out whether to accept going bald I, alongside my girlfriend, have decided to fight back. Or at least give it a go.
Why? I think it;s because its happened so fast, that I was struggling to deal with it. Going slowly bald allows you to adjust, and whilst you'll always want hair, at least it happens to you at a decent time. I can still remember what it was like to style hair. It was only about 4 months ago.
Also It was affecting my every day life so much it pissed off my missus. I don;t want to split up with her, especially as she's looking forward to drawing on my head.
Here were my absolutes:
1) No Illegal crap. I did buy some a few months back, but didn't want to run the risk, after seeing loads of news stories about what could be in that stuff. So i binned it.
2) No Hair Transplants. Nope. Not doing it. (I reserve the right to change my mind)
3) Nothing that isn't approved.
I initially went to a trichologist in london (the really famous one), but it was incredibly expensive. For 1000 pounds less (1500 USD) I'm doing it my way, legally as well.
Yesterday I started on Propecia (boots). I've ordered some Rogaine from the US (cheaper, easier to use). And I've come to say hello. Apparently talking to like minded people makes you come to acceptance.....
So, hail to all balding brethren! I trust that you are in good spirits, do come greet me - I won't judge your hairline. Hope the light dodging is going well....
Day 2 pics attached. If i stick a mega flash on it looks worse. If i sit in a dark cave and people only look at me through sunglasses i look great. I've noticed that.
Cheers
