Who Actually Posts Here Openly? . .

[Rudiger]

I took an un-intentional break from here recently, not aware I was doing so, but HairLossTalk.com is always Incognito Mode for me, without a doubt.

Since I started posting here over a year ago, I've become more open with everyone I know about, anything really. I feel like I need to stop caring so much about perceptions of me, but caring about baldness? It's the last taboo. I don't want anyone to know I care this much. What hurts is that if I was in some parallel universe, where I could get a hair transplant and nobody would notice, I would spend that money in a heartbeat. Even if it was up to 90% of my money, I'd do it.

It hurts because of all my darkest inner thoughts that I've become open about, that maybe other people are scared to talk about, baldness is still taboo, I don't want to discuss it and maybe never will. I have at least mentioned it to my friends at certain moments, but I do it in a light hearted way. I think it shocked them, because everyone knows this is my kryptonite. Everything else in my life adds up and makes sense, but baldness is crippling, the elephant in the room.

But everyone on here seems anonymous, I mean look at my f*****g username, I don't want any trace of this coming back on me.

Is anyone openly posting about being on here? Do your friends or family know?

 

[davesmith420]

I took an un-intentional break from here recently, not aware I was doing so, but hair loss talk is always Incognito Mode for me, without a doubt.

Since I started posting here over a year ago, I've become more open with everyone I know about, anything really. I feel like I need to stop caring so much about perceptions of me, but caring about baldness? It's the last taboo. I don't want anyone to know I care this much. What hurts is that if I was in some parallel universe, where I could get a hair transplant and nobody would notice, I would spend that money in a heartbeat. Even if it was up to 90% of my money, I'd do it.

It hurts because of all my darkest inner thoughts that I've become open about, that maybe other people are scared to talk about, baldness is still taboo, I don't want to discuss it and maybe never will. I have at least mentioned it to my friends at certain moments, but I do it in a light hearted way. I think it shocked them, because everyone knows this is my kryptonite. Everything else in my life adds up and makes sense, but baldness is crippling, the elephant in the room.

But everyone on here seems anonymous, I mean look at my f*****g username, I don't want any trace of this coming back on me.

Is anyone openly posting about being on here? Do your friends or family know?

My username has nothing to do with my real identity whatsoever. I literally just picked a generic name (Dave Smith) and added 420 to it. In a thread of mine I got asked to post a picture of myself which I did, but with my eyes blurred out and deleted it like a day later. I mostly keep "incognito" because I have posted some sh*t about my life I wouldn't want some people (future jobs, some friends, etc) to know about me.

I'll openly lurk hair loss forums in my parent's house (living back with them for grad school) I don't care. I sometimes get "ballsy" and lurk in public places (mostly on campus) but the second someone comes over I'll quickly change the tab.

Besides my intermediate family and like one good friend of mine, no one knows about my hair loss. I feel like parading around about it would be the wrong way to go; it's best kept secret. Of course if I saw a friend struggling with hair loss I would probably open up to him about treatments, etc.

 

[Afro_Vacancy]

I bring it up with a few people when it's relevant. I can't be bothered to care.

 

[kj6723]

Some members of my social circle in the previous state I lived in loved to point out and laugh at my hairline recession to anyone around.

Since I moved back home I've basically avoided the balding stigma completely due to mastering the combover and improved density from treatments. My parents know, and a very select few others know I'm on finasteride + getting a transplant. When I get my transplant I think many people here may find out about it. It sucks but I really, really, REALLY want that youthful looking hairline, so much so that I'm willing to risk the humiliation

2 things that I cannot abide being known for: being fat and being bald. The thought of being known for either of these things makes me shudder. I tip my hat to people who just let their male pattern baldness run its course and go on with their lives without letting it get in the way of the things they are trying to accomplish....I personally don't know I could ever bring myself to do this

As far as posting on hairlosstalk, no one I know in real life knows I frequent this site, as far as I know, nor would I tell them.

I also stick to scalp pics on the open forums, although a few members have seen my face over PM's

 

[resu]

Fred used to but he went incognito.

 

[Spanishlad]

Where is Fred these days?? I guess hes moved on now has his hair transplant

 

[sunchyme1]

Where is Fred these days?? I guess hes moved on now has his hair transplant

hes in the gym getting buff

 

[blackg]

I took an un-intentional break from here recently, not aware I was doing so, but hair loss talk is always Incognito Mode for me, without a doubt.

Since I started posting here over a year ago, I've become more open with everyone I know about, anything really. I feel like I need to stop caring so much about perceptions of me, but caring about baldness? It's the last taboo. I don't want anyone to know I care this much. What hurts is that if I was in some parallel universe, where I could get a hair transplant and nobody would notice, I would spend that money in a heartbeat. Even if it was up to 90% of my money, I'd do it.

It hurts because of all my darkest inner thoughts that I've become open about, that maybe other people are scared to talk about, baldness is still taboo, I don't want to discuss it and maybe never will. I have at least mentioned it to my friends at certain moments, but I do it in a light hearted way. I think it shocked them, because everyone knows this is my kryptonite. Everything else in my life adds up and makes sense, but baldness is crippling, the elephant in the room.

But everyone on here seems anonymous, I mean look at my f*****g username, I don't want any trace of this coming back on me.

Is anyone openly posting about being on here? Do your friends or family know?

Thanks so much for your honesty, h.l.
Anyway, to the point of the thread... there is no way in hell I have told any of my family and friends about my posting on this site.

HTL is my true sanctuary.. away from all of them.

 

[blackg]

People obviously know that I'm balding (being Norwood 4 doesn't give you much chance to conceal it), but they think I'm overall a nice, polite and funny person, albeit very reserved. If they read even half of the posts I wrote here they would probably be scared to even look at me.

True. Our hearts are now forever black.

 

[resu]

hes in the gym getting buff

And a tan while he grows his hair out.

 

[blackg]

I bring it up with a few people when it's relevant. I can't be bothered to care.

Ummm...

 

[CopeForLife]

Guys I have insane libido last month (more than ever probably) and by coincedence most massive shedding in my life.

Is this connected?

Brought finasteride today.

Tomorrow will pop the first pill.

 

[Swoop]

Guys I have insane libido last month (more than ever probably) and by coincedence most massive shedding in my life.

Is this connected?

Brought finasteride today.

Tomorrow will pop the first pill.

You've finally hit puberty, congratulations.

 

[rclark]

I took an un-intentional break from here recently, not aware I was doing so, but hair loss talk is always Incognito Mode for me, without a doubt.

Since I started posting here over a year ago, I've become more open with everyone I know about, anything really. I feel like I need to stop caring so much about perceptions of me, but caring about baldness? It's the last taboo. I don't want anyone to know I care this much. What hurts is that if I was in some parallel universe, where I could get a hair transplant and nobody would notice, I would spend that money in a heartbeat. Even if it was up to 90% of my money, I'd do it.

It hurts because of all my darkest inner thoughts that I've become open about, that maybe other people are scared to talk about, baldness is still taboo, I don't want to discuss it and maybe never will. I have at least mentioned it to my friends at certain moments, but I do it in a light hearted way. I think it shocked them, because everyone knows this is my kryptonite. Everything else in my life adds up and makes sense, but baldness is crippling, the elephant in the room.

But everyone on here seems anonymous, I mean look at my f*****g username, I don't want any trace of this coming back on me.

Is anyone openly posting about being on here? Do your friends or family know?

I have DEFINITELY been VERY OPEN about my personal life.

After committing miracles every day, I can TURN BORING POSTS into EXCITING ONES!!!

Want to know more about me? THAN READ YOUR DAMN BIBLE!!! FOOLS!

 

[g.i joey]

My username has nothing to do with my real identity whatsoever. I literally just picked a generic name (Dave Smith) and added 420 to it. In a thread of mine I got asked to post a picture of myself which I did, but with my eyes blurred out and deleted it like a day later. I mostly keep "incognito" because I have posted some sh*t about my life I wouldn't want some people (future jobs, some friends, etc) to know about me.

I'll openly lurk hair loss forums in my parent's house (living back with them for grad school) I don't care. I sometimes get "ballsy" and lurk in public places (mostly on campus) but the second someone comes over I'll quickly change the tab.

Besides my intermediate family and like one good friend of mine, no one knows about my hair loss. I feel like parading around about it would be the wrong way to go; it's best kept secret. Of course if I saw a friend struggling with hair loss I would probably open up to him about treatments, etc.

This to a t lol, if i really feel like reading some info ill open HairLossTalk.com anywhere idgaf, but as soon as someone even makes a glance as me that page is gone lmao.. I sometimes have to make sure i dont have any imgur tabs opened on hairlines before one of my friends grabs my phone lol.

I post a little too openly on here, if any of my balding friends came on here i have reason to believe theyd know its me.
THE ONLY time i talk bout balding is with other balding people, those are the only ones that bring it up really.

 

[CaptainForehead]

No one know about my troubles and my depression. No one. Cannot appear weak to the world. And if my parents knew, it would send them into depression too. They're barely coping with my brother mental health issues. I don't have any "real" friends. Just acquaintances from work. Who'll ditch me if I reveal my insecurities and issues.

 

[EvilLocks]

No one know about my troubles and my depression. No one. Cannot appear weak to the world. And if my parents knew, it would send them into depression too. They're barely coping with my brother mental health issues. I don't have any "real" friends. Just acquaintances from work. Who'll ditch me if I reveal my insecurities and issues.

I made the mistake of revealing my troubles one drunken night to two of my (ex) friends. Let's just say we're not friends anymore. People are scared of troubles, or they just don't care. They won't let your troubles interfere with their 'perfect' little lives, they'll ditch you without looking back.

 

[uhoil]

Only my family knows, no one else

Afraid to become a laughing stock

 

[DoctorHouse]

I took an un-intentional break from here recently, not aware I was doing so, but hair loss talk is always Incognito Mode for me, without a doubt.

Since I started posting here over a year ago, I've become more open with everyone I know about, anything really. I feel like I need to stop caring so much about perceptions of me, but caring about baldness? It's the last taboo. I don't want anyone to know I care this much. What hurts is that if I was in some parallel universe, where I could get a hair transplant and nobody would notice, I would spend that money in a heartbeat. Even if it was up to 90% of my money, I'd do it.

It hurts because of all my darkest inner thoughts that I've become open about, that maybe other people are scared to talk about, baldness is still taboo, I don't want to discuss it and maybe never will. I have at least mentioned it to my friends at certain moments, but I do it in a light hearted way. I think it shocked them, because everyone knows this is my kryptonite. Everything else in my life adds up and makes sense, but baldness is crippling, the elephant in the room.

But everyone on here seems anonymous, I mean look at my f*****g username, I don't want any trace of this coming back on me.

Is anyone openly posting about being on here? Do your friends or family know?

Glad you are back posting, H.L. I missed your run on sentences but I will admit you have evolved and you have used more periods now than you did before. In all seriousness, I have always liked your posts. And actually, I am more open with people in my life as I am on here. You would be surprised how much they will open up to you too.

 

[Rudiger]

I forgot I made this topic haha. Thanks House, it means a lot coming from another poster I respect, and no the run-on sentences is a relevant observation, I think it expressed my anxiety I often feel when posting on here, but it was unintentional and I am conscious of the fact other people have to read my sh*t.

The part of that post I really liked:

And actually, I am more open with people in my life as I am on here. You would be surprised how much they will open up to you too.

It is true, and as mentioned in the original thread post I have become more open about my thoughts around others. In spite of this I am still pretty much a closed book, it can just hurt when you have close friends and relationships with people and not in a hurtful way, but often I have people I feel really close to, who tell me they still have never truly known me.

And it's like, I'm not that quiet, I express openly my thoughts on things a lot more than most people, I have an absurdist approach to humour which I feel is an insight to how my brain works, but when you have close friends or girls telling you they don't really feel like they've known you, it's like what am I some stone faced f*****g bore? Am I like some sort of sociopath?

It's not as big of a concern as my words may make it seem but it has taught me to take risks with people, and say how you feel, because you're right, the response can be surprising.

Am I recommending people to go out and express how they feel about their baldness? No lol, just f*****g no.