Hi everyone. I’m 25 years old and hair loss has ruined my entire life. I am 99% sure I have a scarring alopecia, that’s why I’m so incredibly depressed. I’d be happy with any other kind that can grow back, but with this it just feels like I’m doomed.

I’ve dropped out of college of my dream career due to depression from this, and because of my overwhelming anxiety from the loss. But mostly because of the itching/burning and scalp sensations I get everyday that distracts me from my daily life.

I used to be so incredibly happy and I’m really upset that I took life for granted before. Never in my life have I ever given a second thought to my hair. Never have I felt these awful scalp sensations daily. I really wish I could be a stronger and more positive person with this, but it’s incredibly hard. I’m so young it feels so unfair 😔 I’m fighting so hard everyday to keep the hair on my head, I don’t even know why I try anymore.

I wish there was more research done on this because the mental toll it takes on you is just awful. Im seeking out a therapist because I’ve had bad thoughts and never in my life have I ever thought such things. I used to be the person to question why people could do such a thing, but here I am now. I miss the old me. Just last year everything was normal 😔

Sorry for the rant, I just feel so alone