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For a long time I wondered when it would happen or even if it would happen, but I totally lost it yesterday.
The thing that did it was ... THE HAIR. Everywhere, every second of every day I have been drowning in hair.
I've seen it discussed here before, so I know people can identify.
I bought a roomba almost 2 yrs ago because I began sitting on the floor to vaccuum. It was too strenuous.
It's great, but I don't recommend it for anyone with hair loss issues. I spend more time cleaning the hair out of those brushes than I ever spend with the regular vaccuum!
I have an unusually thick head of hair. There are golf ball sized clumps I've been collecting from the shower daily, then another big clump that brushes out. (God forbid I use the blowdryer!)
I can run my fingers through my hair and come out with 20 hairs, any time.
So back to my breakdown... I've had some recent stresses.
Then yesterday morning I was trying to keep my hair -which has been long for years- away from my ear to apply eardrops...
...and I couldn't clear away the hair without getting my fingers all tangled up in the loose strands.
I cried, I got some scissors, I cursed, and I chopped - literally- off my hair.
Which of course made me lose it more. Not because I'm attached to my hair, but because it's MY HAIR and I should have control over IT!!
Anyway... I had an "emotional" day.
My neighbor told me how great I look in short hair. I don't know or care if she meant it. It was nice to hear.
I woke up crying this morning. That was new. A little odd.
BUT... ...I took my shower today and there was not a golf ball sized clump of hair coming out of my head. It was more the size of...
Well, let's just say some of you might not eat olives again. Sorry, couldn't help myself.
It is true, shorter hair makes smaller clumps.
Now if I could just get these loose strands off my shoulders!
** Thanks for taking the time to read this long post.
Carly
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Ha Ha Carly....better to make light then to cry...but sometimes crying feels SO good. Hope that you are feeling loads lighter w/o that heavy hair!
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Hang in there! My hair is crazy and falling out too!
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Carly, it sounds like you have kept your sense of humor. Good for you.
My daughter and I both had this happen to us. It did resolve itself over time. But it did take time. I don't know how long you have been on treatment. I assume you are abx.
It took over 2 years for us to see improvement.
I hope this offers you some hope.
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My children make me feel like pulling out what is left of my hair!
Does that count?
I had significant hair loss last year.
It stopped falling out and was growing beautifully again.
Now it is falling out and is dry again.
Sigh.
I saw my LLMD yesterday and asked him to check my thyroid levels....again.
I don't think I will ever look at olives the same way again.
I bet you look great in short hair.
Plus, you did get control of it!
Hang in there.
Hugs,
Geneal
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I firmly believe you just can't loose your sense of humor about life!
I'm realizing it's not quite over, yet. I've decided to not really walk too much for a couple of days.
Yes, Geneal, I do have control over things! My thyroid levels have been consistently good. I know you're in good hands with your LLMD, from what I hear.
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My hair has been falling out too.. but not as badly as yours!
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Well, maybe I exaggerated a little for the sake of a good story. But not much!!
Feelfit - I am a little lighter!
Merrygirl - You know I meant it when I said I was exaggerating only a little.
njlymemom - as I wipe the hairs off my keyboard, I wonder how long it will take for me!
You inadvertently asked a loaded question. I am not on abx right now. Technically, yes I am - for an ear cyst surgery.
I am having a uterine biopsy in June (ovarian cysts or polyps).
My body is going a little crazy in response to the above, I doubt/question my LLMD, but right now the above need to be taken care of before I can proceed, I think.
These, and the fact that it's June -awards ceremonies for the kids at school, sports, field trips, etc.- Are the stresses I refer to in my tale of woe.
Now I'm complaining, so I'll go.
carly
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