Yes, sadly, it’s a real thing. Does anyone else have experience with this issue?
My hair is fine (as in not coarse), but I’ve always had plenty of it. Not any more. I noticed in September that I was losing a LOT of hair every time I washed it. And it has continued to come out. You can’t see my scalp yet (if you saw me, you wouldn’t notice at this point), but it’s a matter of time. So demoralizing.
No, it’s not age-related hair loss. People in my family don’t really lose much hair as they age, even the men. My brother, who is 72, could spare enough hair to cover the heads of two other men. My mom, who lived to be 95, had thick, gorgeous hair, the envy of the other women in assisted living. And it’s not a problem with my thyroid; the doctor checked.
So stress. According to everything I’ve read, you should get plenty of exercise (I do) and eat well (I do—lots of fruit and veggies, and I don’t eat a lot). My doctor suggested meditation which I’ve tried with limited success. My mind is like a cat with the zoomies.
It’s supposed to be temporary, not lasting much more than six months, and the hair grows back. It just seems like I’m at about that length of time, and it’s still falling out and seems to be increasing. And that, of course, increases my stress!
Anyone else have experience with this problem? It’s apparently not uncommon. I’m getting ready to buy a stocking cap or some bandannas!
My hair is fine (as in not coarse), but I’ve always had plenty of it. Not any more. I noticed in September that I was losing a LOT of hair every time I washed it. And it has continued to come out. You can’t see my scalp yet (if you saw me, you wouldn’t notice at this point), but it’s a matter of time. So demoralizing.
No, it’s not age-related hair loss. People in my family don’t really lose much hair as they age, even the men. My brother, who is 72, could spare enough hair to cover the heads of two other men. My mom, who lived to be 95, had thick, gorgeous hair, the envy of the other women in assisted living. And it’s not a problem with my thyroid; the doctor checked.
So stress. According to everything I’ve read, you should get plenty of exercise (I do) and eat well (I do—lots of fruit and veggies, and I don’t eat a lot). My doctor suggested meditation which I’ve tried with limited success. My mind is like a cat with the zoomies.
It’s supposed to be temporary, not lasting much more than six months, and the hair grows back. It just seems like I’m at about that length of time, and it’s still falling out and seems to be increasing. And that, of course, increases my stress!
Anyone else have experience with this problem? It’s apparently not uncommon. I’m getting ready to buy a stocking cap or some bandannas!