Hey everyone! I’ve been slowly losing my hair since I was 25 — I’m 32 now, and this is where things stand. People around me say it’s not too bad, but honestly, I don’t feel good about it. I think it’s affected my confidence quite a bit. When I’m out, I always wear a baseball cap. I’ve worn hats since I was a teenager, so it’s not just about the hair loss, but these days it feels more like a shield — I genuinely feel exposed without it.
I don’t actually mind the front view too much, but the side view really gets to me — every time I see a picture of my profile, I want to crawl into a hole. It just feels like a constant reminder that I’m not comfortable with how I look.
Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of just shaving it all off. It feels like I’m clinging to something for no real reason. A transplant is out of budget for now — maybe in a few years — and I’m not keen on taking meds due to the side effects. In a way, shaving it might actually be liberating 
But then again, I worry about regretting it or not liking how it looks.
The other thing is… I can’t really grow a beard — it’s pretty patchy — so I can’t even pull off the shaved head/big beard combo 
and if I did go for it, I’m not even sure what I’d do — clean shave? Leave a few millimetres? I really have no idea. What I do know is that I’m tired of being stuck in this halfway stage.
Would really appreciate any personal experiences, advice, or even just thoughts. Thanks so much in advance!
