Nottinghamshire

If you would like to attend our meeting planned for 25th February 2012 please contact me by email so we have an idea of numbers.

Regarding our last meeting on 13th May 2011, although numbers were low and some could not make it it was a lovely meeting where we had the chance to discuss our different situations and how we cope with our hair loss. We also discussed the application of eyelashes, holidays and swimming and various ways of coping with hair loss and not letting it prevent you doing the things you love the most.

I lost my hair over twenty years ago now and took over The Hair Clinic - looking after Alopecia and Chemotherapy patients - eight years ago.

I feel very privileged to be able to offer help, advice and support to hair loss sufferers/survivors!!

I have been through the distressing times you feel at having lost your hair. Why me? When will it grow back? Will it grow back? Why is it not growing back? Then - giving in - its never going to grow back. Then to..... "I'm ok, I dont need it to grow back - I am happy and able to cope without my hair and it actually looks pretty gorgeous!!!"

Having said that, I have to admit to the occasional - "I really would appreciate it growing back now please" day!

Alopecia is a very unfair position to be in and I feel so greatly for anyone who has to go through it. It affects so many things in your life - if you let it. It can take a while to come to terms with but it is possible to live with it and be happy.

Talking to others can help you to cope - please do come along to our next meeting - but if you are not ready for this - I know I wasn't ready for a few years - please feel welcome to email me on the above address if you need any support or advice.

Look after yourself and be strong!

Lisa x