A Part Of Me Is Giving Up On Me (add Word Count)

[samantha3333]

Haven't cried properly for I'd say 5 months now. I'm not afraid of (almost) going bald anymore but it makes me really sad tonight that I realise a part of myself has decided to leave me. I have no faith in my treatments. It feels so soul crushing that something beautiful that was given by my parents and accompanied me for 20+ years are dying in front of my eyes. We can always buy beautiful hair but my hair is special to me. It Is my dad's hair and I'm losing it.

Really sorry that I was such a girl about it. Feeling really emotional tonight

 

[shookwun]

I can only imagine, all though I cannot say what it feels like being a women experiencing this. As a man, I have been through a lot of what you describe.


Perhaps the system route is the only viable option in the long run. Hopefully you can find solace in the future for one of these if you ever go that route. As for treatments, Well.... I am remain hopeful, but don't rest to much faith with the people behind these discoveries.

 

[cocohot]

Get hair extensions, toppik, finasteride, dustaride and all the powerful anti androgens that us men can't take. There's a transsexual on this board who was NW5 before changing to a woman and the anti androgens grew a full head of hair back.

Even if that doesn't work there will be hair cloning within 5 years you just need to get through this as best you can.

 

[kj6723]

I'm sorry you are feeling this way Samantha. It is soul crushing to live in a society that values physical beauty above all else and simultaneously be faced with the reality of your own disfigurement every time you pass by your reflection. My hair loss is relatively mild compared with many on this board and the emotional and psychological torture it has caused me has been substantial

Don't give up hope. There is lots of reason to be optimistic about these future treatments. Even if they don't work out though, you are still an attractive woman and you will look great with a decent hair system. Also, find things you enjoy towards which you can exert positive energy and find meaning outside of what is out of your control