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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 385793" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>Okay, so the nerves are kicking in and I've just had to go brush my hair now that it is dry from the shower, and here I go crying again. So in a bid to make myself feel that there is life after trich, I did a search on facebook and found some interesting groups and links. I don't want to join the groups, as it will show to family/friends on my FB profile, but the reading is going to be helpful I think. I read a couple of articles linked on one page and was astounded at some things. </p><p>I also had a message waiting on FB. A friend of mine is currently on city council and is running again (election is this coming Monday). She is a person very "in the know" and is the first person outside of my cousin, brother, S/O and my aunt who know I have trich. I finally spoke with her about it this week when I had run into her and she commented on why I would cut my gorgeous hair and thinned it out so much (had a thin ponytail sticking out of a hat so she didn't see the bald patches). Anyhow, I decided to confide in her as I wanted to pick her brain about places in town that would offer a free private meeting place for non profit groups. I have been pondering starting a support group. I facilitated a rather large weekly women's support group when I was living in Toronto and found I was very good at it. I've been humming over starting a group here for women with various causes of hair loss (alopecia, trich, hormonal causes, cancer etc etc). She messaged with a place that I could have for no cost. So I'm going to ask the hairdresser today to please mention it to any women she sees that are dealing with hair loss, and to let them know that in about a week or two, after I've set up the details, I'll contact her with the information to pass along to anyone interested. I will also print some fliers and drop them at some psychiatrists, psychologists (luckily most are in a central building), the cancer society, the hospitals, hair salons (especially those that do wigs and extensions) and post on community bulletin boards as well as at the free local newspapers online that are frequented by people where I live. </p><p>I think it will help me a lot to have others to talk to, to brainstorm with, to hear what helps others, etc. Maybe if I get pro active I can get this under control and find better tools. My old tools worked for a long time but obviously are not cutting it. I'm so fortunate as well to have as a contact my former psychiatrist. She and I stopped having a professional relationship and became not what I'd call friends, but moved on to a first name basis and stopped having sessions. We attended a church tea/luncheon together and I think it was on my part (a bit weirded out about being friends with someone who knew so much about me) that it just stayed at that level. Anyhow, the upside is I'm completely comfortable calling her up and asking her if down the line she would come and speak with a group should enough women show interest. I am confident she not only will say sure but will actually enjoy helping out. </p><p>Can you all tell I'm trying to focus on any thoughts right now that are NOT to do with going into that chair shortly for minute examination of my picked over scalp? Thank you thank you thank you all for being such a fantastic group. I can't bring myself to tell people about this problem, yet here? I have had zero problem sharing with all of you because you are all so fantastic and non judgemental. It is worth its weight in gold. </p><p></p><p>T-minus 64 minutes and counting! I'm off to have S/O take pictures of my hair for the doctor to see what it is like now, before my extensions. Yikes!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 385793, member: 4264"] Okay, so the nerves are kicking in and I've just had to go brush my hair now that it is dry from the shower, and here I go crying again. So in a bid to make myself feel that there is life after trich, I did a search on facebook and found some interesting groups and links. I don't want to join the groups, as it will show to family/friends on my FB profile, but the reading is going to be helpful I think. I read a couple of articles linked on one page and was astounded at some things. I also had a message waiting on FB. A friend of mine is currently on city council and is running again (election is this coming Monday). She is a person very "in the know" and is the first person outside of my cousin, brother, S/O and my aunt who know I have trich. I finally spoke with her about it this week when I had run into her and she commented on why I would cut my gorgeous hair and thinned it out so much (had a thin ponytail sticking out of a hat so she didn't see the bald patches). Anyhow, I decided to confide in her as I wanted to pick her brain about places in town that would offer a free private meeting place for non profit groups. I have been pondering starting a support group. I facilitated a rather large weekly women's support group when I was living in Toronto and found I was very good at it. I've been humming over starting a group here for women with various causes of hair loss (alopecia, trich, hormonal causes, cancer etc etc). She messaged with a place that I could have for no cost. So I'm going to ask the hairdresser today to please mention it to any women she sees that are dealing with hair loss, and to let them know that in about a week or two, after I've set up the details, I'll contact her with the information to pass along to anyone interested. I will also print some fliers and drop them at some psychiatrists, psychologists (luckily most are in a central building), the cancer society, the hospitals, hair salons (especially those that do wigs and extensions) and post on community bulletin boards as well as at the free local newspapers online that are frequented by people where I live. I think it will help me a lot to have others to talk to, to brainstorm with, to hear what helps others, etc. Maybe if I get pro active I can get this under control and find better tools. My old tools worked for a long time but obviously are not cutting it. I'm so fortunate as well to have as a contact my former psychiatrist. She and I stopped having a professional relationship and became not what I'd call friends, but moved on to a first name basis and stopped having sessions. We attended a church tea/luncheon together and I think it was on my part (a bit weirded out about being friends with someone who knew so much about me) that it just stayed at that level. Anyhow, the upside is I'm completely comfortable calling her up and asking her if down the line she would come and speak with a group should enough women show interest. I am confident she not only will say sure but will actually enjoy helping out. Can you all tell I'm trying to focus on any thoughts right now that are NOT to do with going into that chair shortly for minute examination of my picked over scalp? Thank you thank you thank you all for being such a fantastic group. I can't bring myself to tell people about this problem, yet here? I have had zero problem sharing with all of you because you are all so fantastic and non judgemental. It is worth its weight in gold. T-minus 64 minutes and counting! I'm off to have S/O take pictures of my hair for the doctor to see what it is like now, before my extensions. Yikes! [/QUOTE]
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