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wait.what
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A few years ago when I was in grade 8 I was diagnosed with alopecia arrays, which is an auto immune deficiency where your white blood cells attack your hair cells causing it to fall out in patches. It also has mental side effects including depression neurosis and anxiety, all of which I've been diagnosed with.

Anyways, I've felt with tons of bullying from it, kids calling me a freak for having patchy hair and "shedding" (that word makes me shudder) and it did not help with the depression.
The way te doctors wanted to treat it at first was cortisone injections to essentially kill of my white blood cells. Let me tell you this, if someone ever comes at you with a syringe saying they want to kill some thing in your body, run far far away. Because it hurts. Alot. When I eventually said fuck that it's bull, I turned to Chinese medicine ( acupuncture and herbs) that actually seemed to help quite a bit, despite having to drink a tea with beetles and all sorts of gnar in it.
After my first case I had 5 months of beiing normal it relapsed. This time I lost half of both of my eyebrows, all of my lashes and all my arm and leg hair (just started growing back after 3 years)
That case lasted 6 months.
Anyways, it had been a year and a half and I thought it was all good, now I'm on vacation in Hawaii and I have 3 patches on the back of my head forming and I'm losing hair quickly.
Ode to fucking joy.
/endrant
Apr 3 2011 4:39AM
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Jahrassicpark
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That really sucks man but just be thankful it's nothing worse
Apr 3 2011 4:42AM
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super_palooha
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legit dude, if anyone made fun of you for thatt, straight up, id destroythem for you. Kids thought it was funny tat i get asthema when i run nd shit, i decked one of em and no one fucked with me. Just hold urself bro, aand if anyone judges looks that hard, take their head, rip it off, empty its insides out, shit it it, and send it to their parents.
Apr 3 2011 4:43AM
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wait.what
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It's a little more difficult than forcing it out of my mind... As I said, the mental effects are really what take there toll. I get really anxious over nothing and have anxiety attacks, I have a below normal self estime and I am so neurotic that being in a groom with more than 10 people stresses me out because of their opinions and the way my mind is bringing myself down... It's fucked up.
Apr 3 2011 4:59AM
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Jahrassicpark
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Damn, sorry man I wish understood more
Apr 3 2011 6:25AM
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T[squared]
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There was a girl at my school who had the same thing, she had to wear a wig permanently. I made out with her at a party and this guy starting having a laugh, i had 3people holding me back because i tried to rip his head off haha
Apr 3 2011 6:34AM
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T[squared]
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There was a girl at my school who had the same thing, she had to wear a wig permanently. I made out with her at a party and this guy starting having a laugh, i had 3people holding me back because i tried to rip his head off haha
Apr 3 2011 6:34AM
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BIGben*
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Wow that sucks man i feel for ya... And also the bullies problies have some really big self esteem issues and ther mom was a hoe or somehing like that. Have you had depression cause if yes that sucks too man i hope you have lots of support around you.
Apr 3 2011 6:50AM
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DiqueCheeze
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a story so cool, it had to be told twice.
Apr 3 2011 11:05AM
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SteezoSaurus
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Shit man. Vibes for people being douchebags. I feel ya there.
Apr 3 2011 11:06AM
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wait.what
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Something like that... Thanks man
Apr 3 2011 12:11PM
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pinhead_larry
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No dude fake hair looks like Matt Walker on a snowboard
Apr 3 2011 12:21PM
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*Dos*Planker*
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that sucks man, really hope it works out
Apr 3 2011 12:28PM
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squibble
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you should see a therapist

Apr 3 2011 12:29PM
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Anathema
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my good friend from college developed that in second year. he thought he had cancer or something because his hair started falling out in clumps. but yeah, even then he really doesn't look that different, cause he was one of those fair-skinning hairless guys to begin with, sporting the shaved head, so now he's just bald and looks like mr clean. the only weird thing about it that he explained to me was having no eyebrows/eyelashes so when he exercises sweat drips like straight down into his eyes. that's something i wouldn't have even though of.

but hey bro, he's told me it's fairly common and really doesn't impact him at all. don't let it impact you, because it really isn't that big of a deal. look at it this way, you probably wont get an itchy nutsack or asscrack any more! and to be honest with you i think i'd rather have no hair at all than be fucking bear, like those dudes who have two shave twice a day, have a rug on their back, and that sort of deal. i know a guy who has to routinely wax his back because he sweats so much and is always dripping and itchy due to his retarded amounts of body hair. that can't be fun either..
Apr 3 2011 12:31PM
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wait.what
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Haha yeah my dad is mr clean but some people lose it because of stress and what not, like being in college could have triggered it but yeah I am also missing cartilage in my ears so they kinda stick out so when I was young before I noticed, I got
Apr 3 2011 8:59PM
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wait.what
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Bullied pretty bad by older kids so I've relied on having long hair to keep me confident and with alopecia it kinda shatters whatever confidence I do have...:(
Apr 3 2011 9:00PM
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.rotaG
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a kid at my school has never been able to grow hair anywhere on his body. he used to go on chat roulette and girls would show him their tits because he told them he had cancer
Apr 3 2011 9:02PM
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DirtyDan
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Not trying to be a dick or anything, but why don't you just shave your head, instead of having patchy hair?

That whole situation sucks though man, +vibes
Apr 3 2011 9:03PM
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apictureofspidey
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wat
Apr 3 2011 9:11PM
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wait.what
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Good first post
Apr 3 2011 9:12PM
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michelle
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Just a question, how old are you?

Because there was a girl in my high school who has alopecia and she lost all her hair and no one gave her shit ever. My high school was different than a lot of others, but everyone was super respectful. I'm asking because if you're in high school, then it should get better once you leave. People are generally super shitty about anything at that age, and it's just because they are insecure about themselves. Seriously. Once you start being around more mature people, you'll see that people won't say stuff about it to you, because I've seen it first hand that people don't care either way if your hair is falling out or not. Just stay positive, be yourself, and people will see you for that. Not just the patches on the back of your head.
Apr 3 2011 9:15PM
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Proletariat.
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Yeah I was just going to say this. When I was in high school no one ever sunk that low
Apr 3 2011 9:16PM
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amo
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first thing i thought of. embrace it and go for the mr. clean
Apr 3 2011 9:16PM
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Black-Bandanna
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One of my teammates has alopecia. His hair is just starting to come back now.
Apr 3 2011 9:20PM
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.rotaG
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yeah seriously. the kid at my school is completely bald, no eyebrows, nothing, and it's never mentioned. nobody thinks it's weird and nobody makes fun of him for it, it's just who he is and it's not weird at all to see him now
Apr 3 2011 9:25PM
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t-roy
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hang in there man. don't let others' comments bring you down. they are being completely ignorant and don't deserve your attention. karma will serve them right. you'll make it through!!
Apr 3 2011 9:28PM
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bryansbryan
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keep your shit bald and hope to god you look like bruce willis later on in life. Click for larger image
Apr 3 2011 9:28PM
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wait.what
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Well when I got bullied in grade 4 it pretty much has traumatized me to the point y hair has to be no shorter than the bottom of my ears... It's the only way I'm confident, as pathetic as that sounds
Apr 3 2011 9:47PM
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wait.what
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I'm almost 17, in grade 11, kids are dicks to me for no reason, some jerk off got all his friends to text me saying I'm a fag because I ski and because I'm a vegetarian... I was like, uh, k.
Apr 3 2011 9:48PM
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ReignMan
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bro just keep on keepen on. my ex had it BAD and lost her eye brows and lashes and chunks of her hair. it was the saddest thing i have ever seen cause she is a cheerleader and is adorable but now people that know make so much fun of her.


Keep on keep'n on.
Apr 3 2011 9:54PM
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annex_
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fuck them all.
My uncle has alopecia. He legitimately looks like mr. clean. [he calls himself that too so not trying to make fun of him]
high school kids suck and there's not much you can do unless you confront them.
Apr 3 2011 9:57PM
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henrytargett
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I don't know what to think of this.
Apr 3 2011 10:00PM
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adamlukowski
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Honestly, anybody that does that is just........ a terrible person. No idea what to say, really, but I hope your life gets better.
Apr 3 2011 10:01PM
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notadoctor
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My junior high science teacher had alopecia. Kids used to make fun of her all the time. Most of those kids are now working dead end jobs in the shitty little town they grew up in living off their parents income. Maybe there is some kind of correlation between being a dick in high school and sucking at life later on.

+++vibes
Apr 3 2011 10:35PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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couldnt you just shave your head and never worry about it? oh well, +vibe to you sir, karma will pay you back eventually.
Apr 3 2011 10:46PM
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wait.what
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Read up^^^
Apr 3 2011 11:08PM
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hurrisun
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mind over matter mann
Apr 3 2011 11:10PM
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wait.what
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Yeah the last two times I've had it I turned to smoking pot to take my mind off it, probably not a good Idea, 5 times a day everyday for about 6 months :\
Apr 3 2011 11:14PM
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adamlukowski
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Holy motherflapping god damn doodle bopping.......... thats a lot of money
Apr 3 2011 11:43PM
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TWoods
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My girlfriend has Alopecia.

She takes care of herself now, eats really well, and lives an active lifestyle. She doesn't have issues with her hair falling out at all anymore, and being healthy makes anyone more cheery and happy with themselves. Keeping yourself healthy is going to keep your mind straight, and keeping your mind straight will keep you healthy -it's all cyclical. All that will keep your hair from falling out. The chinese medicine will help for sure. I wouldn't let doctors stick you with anymore needles - you have white blood cells for a reason, and it's more important to have them than to have a full head of hair.

I can imagine the frustration, but if you keep your head right and make an effort to stay healthy, it will help you a lot. Don't sink into smoking a ton, that's not going to help you stay healthy.
Apr 4 2011 12:35AM
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Black.Bird
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Vibes too you my friend++ Ignore those kids who make fun of you, they're just insecure. Hope it doesn't bother you too much out there in Hawaii !
Apr 4 2011 12:44AM
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Uah
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Nice thing about skiing is most of the time your hair is covered. props for holding strong homie!

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May I recommend this ^
Apr 4 2011 12:53AM
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wait.what
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Yeah tiger, I haven't smoked in a while now and I am on a strict diet for stomach issues, I can't eat meat, milk products, spicy foods or too much sugar. I also work out 4 times a week and try to only eat organic so it's not like I'm screwing myself over.
Apr 4 2011 1:40AM
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wait.what
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So, should I shave my head and risk getting bullied for having big ears?
Apr 6 2011 3:37PM
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beezey
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id still chill with ya dude
Apr 6 2011 3:49PM
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Jane6
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I know a guy with the exakt same condition, and as far as I know he's never ever been bullied at all. He's always worn a wig (which looks really natural, if you wasnt aware of it, you'd never know).
Fuck the haters, people (especially dumbfuck douchebags) have a tendency to pick on everything they dont understand.
Apr 6 2011 3:52PM
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comeatmebro
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quit being a pussy dude. just don't let people bully you and you won't have these problems...
Apr 6 2011 3:55PM
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TechnoPotamus
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everybody has flaws buddy, don't stress over your ears if you can help it. I'm sure they're fine and it's all in your head. Even if they are a little on the big side...i really doubt anybody would give you crap about it.

I've been shaving my head for about 6 or 7 years now, (i'm 23 now) and i'd def recommend it. Nice and easy, and you never have a bad hair day!


There's nothing any of us can say really because without being in your shoes we can't full understand how tough it is. My advice is to do whatever makes you feel good, hell smoke weed everyday if that keeps you feeling good man. Life is too short anyway, just gotta make the most of it.

I'm not sure if you're into working out but that's been my saving grace. In high school I was smaller than all of my friends and I started lifting when I was 16 so that one day I wouldn't have to put up with shit like that. At this point I could kill all those kids that talked shit, but more importantly than anything, it keeps me busy and focused on setting new goals and it has done wonders for my self confidence.
Apr 6 2011 3:55PM
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beezey
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Dude its not like that at all for him I bet. Put yourself in his shoes, people in this world are horrible. I have so many things i'm self concious but I can hide them and they don't get better then get horrible again. Imagine having something so hard to deal with that everyone can see, that you can see. I'm sorry dude I hope it gets better and I would go with the cortozone shot
Apr 6 2011 3:58PM
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comeatmebro
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wow he has big ears and his hair falls out on occasion...maybe he should grow up and realize there are much bigger problems than what his are and people deal with them every day. not saying i don't feel bad, but come on. the kid acts like he has no arms or something.
Apr 6 2011 4:02PM
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