A year ago this month, I had about 90% hair-loss. As expected, I was depressed and I didn’t want to see anyone – or more honestly, have anyone see me. I had been on a JAK- inhibitor before most of my hair fell out. But because it raised my liver enzymes and lowered my kidney […]
There comes a time when you just have to own who you truly are. Physical appearance has little to do with the inner person. While disruption in our physical appearance can cause anxiety and depression, you will always be you. Own it.
There are not enough hats to hide under! I don’t know how to feel comfortable in public.
Today is the last day of the year. The past two years have been emotionally and physically draining for me. It’s time to change my mindset and move forward. I feel that I’ve been very much at a standstill. My plan is to stop being angry at why my hair is falling out and why […]
No matter what our intentions and plans are, it most likely doesn’t go exactly as we expect. Sometimes our plan goes in the direction we plan but there are bumps along the way. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in having a dream or expectation die. Even the most successful people have had disappointments. Don’t […]
My reflections on this unpredictable health journey with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Alopecia Areata, exacerbated after the Covid booster. Despite initial progress on Olumiant, new symptoms emerged, leading to medical consultations. I emphasize self-advocacy, joining support groups, and the importance of a healthy environment for overall well-being and peace.
I haven’t written since spring and the only reason is life. I allowed life to keep me busy and distracted from reality. Those are excuses for not being accountable to plans, goals, intentions and time. Time doesn’t stand still. Things don’t stay the same. Don’t get so lost in the things that keep you from […]
Twenty-six days into the new year and I’m feeling optimistic. My optimism isn’t focused on one specific thing, but lots of little things.
I haven’t updated you since mid-September, basically because good news is not on my side just yet. I went through a short spurt in the last update or so where my hair was growing back, but that didn’t last. I’ve been pretty depressed about this new part of my life. I feel ugly, anxious, defeated, […]
Hello all! I’m giving a quick check-in here so that I don’t go into deep, self-loathing, hibernation from everyone. LOL! Halfway kidding…halfway there! Ahh, anyhow, Alopecia areata, hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s – where am I to focus? I began my focus on hairloss. Hair is my work, of course losing patches and large areas of hair is […]
Every New Dawn 