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"Friends and family don't take my hair loss seriously and underestimate its importance to me." |
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It can be frustrating for a person with hair loss to hear "It doesn't look bad" or "I don't know what you're talking about" or "There are worse things in life than losing your hair." Hair loss is relative to how you feel about it. Just because you're not bald doesn't mean you don't have hair loss. Just because you hide the condition well doesn't mean a problem doesn't exist. Don't feel guilty. If you're worried that your hair is thinning and your friends or family don't seem to be supportive, don't let that stop you from finding out how to help the problem.
Some people feel that talking to friends from an Internet chat room that deals with hair loss can help them feel more supported than talking to their families. The Internet also has the advantage of anonymity, so people in the chat room cannot physically see your condition (unless you send a photo). I have found this to be very helpful for some people and a great way to find out what other hair-loss sufferers are going through. However, some sites are more oriented toward selling their products, so beware.
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