Women who develop the hair loss disease alopecia often experience feelings of isolation and depression, often because their perception of themselves and their relationship with the world has changed. Along with a drop in self-esteem and confidence, these feelings can also stem from the misconception that no one else understands what they are going through; that they are alone with their female hair loss condition.
As an alopecia sufferer, you must know that you are absolutely not alone. Approximately 1.7 per cent of this country’s population has alopecia or has experienced it in the past, with both men and women being equally affected. The condition has also affected around 4.7 million people in the United States, along with millions more in the rest of the world.
These people will doubtless be experiencing the same kinds of feelings as you. By reaching out to others with alopecia via the Internet or local support groups, you can share these feelings and start to process what is happening to you. Just talking to someone else with the condition can help to alleviate worry and depression and banish negative thoughts. Together, you can support each other through to the day when your hair may grow back again.