the psychology of it
As I alluded to in a previous post, the biggest problem with this hair loss situation is the psychological effect. I mean really, physically, hair loss isn’t harming the body. I mean maybe heat escapes you easily – no head insulation. Haha. But seriously, that isn’t very harmful. The real harm comes from your mind and the stress you feel because your hair (and therefore your appearance) is changing drastically and not being able to do anything to control it.
Needless to say, hair loss is stressful.
Men feel a little funny about losing their hair. Heck, some seem to be in some sort of denial and try to hold on to the few strands they have left. I don’t mean this harshly. I can empathize because, as I mentioned before, I know what it’s like to lose hair. But the point is, if men can feel funny, imagine how women feel!!!!!
First of all, for better or for worse a bald man is not perceived in the same way as a bald woman. It’s almost considered normal that some men will be bald. It’s just perceived as an accepted fact. Not so much with women. So the psychological effects are certainly more severe with women than they are with men. Woman have a great deal invested in their hair as it relates to their appearance. Perhaps this goes back to the biblical reference that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory.
I think people suffering from hair loss first try to hide it. Now this is probably easier for a woman to do but I have seen some men try – unsuccessfully. So, yeah, the first thing is to try to find hair styles that disguise this hair loss. I did it.
I think maybe you can fool people who didn’t know you, but people who knew you prior to hair loss probably won’t be fooled by your attempts at disguise.
The next thing we do is try to modify some other aspect of our appearance. Now, if you decide to devote more time to being in great physical shape, and start working out often, this could be great! You can look and feel great. Exercise certainly helps when dealing with stress!
Basically, if this is greatly affecting your stress levels do things to take action in order to feel more in control. As I said to you guys before, get the right diagnosis first. This will create a plan of action. Don’t attempt any treatment before you figure out what is causing this to begin with. Once you’ve consulted with someone qualified to treat and advise, follow the course you’ve decided on. Take up a hobby, focus on getting in great physical shape. Remember that reducing your stress will only help when it comes to the hormones involved in hair regrowth.
Good post, see the article I published on psychology of hair loss and hair restoration.
http://ushairrestoration.com/psycho-social-impacts-of-hair-restoration-surgery-on-men.php