u/Beebidibaabidiboo

At 29, my hair loss got so bad that I stopped trying to save it.

Every morning was the same.

Hair on the pillow. Hair in the shower. Hair on my shirt.

I tried shampoos, oils, vitamins, supplements, and every miracle cure the internet promised.

Nothing worked.

Eventually, I did something I never thought I'd do.

I shaved my head.

Not because it looked good. Not because I was confident. Because I was exhausted.

Oddly enough, going bald was the thing that finally made me stop obsessing over my hair.

And that's when things started changing.

Over the next year, I focused on sleep, food, stress, hydration, and a few simple natural routines. No Minoxidil. No transplant. No expensive treatments.

Today, I have more hair than I thought I'd ever see again.

I documented everything I did, the mistakes, the timeline, the routines, and the photos in a short ebook.

If you're dealing with hair loss and feeling completely defeated, maybe my story helps.

I'll be more than happy to help.

I’m a man (32), I'm an artist, I'm trying to make music, write scripts for films, create SaaS and websites, learn languages, explore quantum physics and astrophysics, try and be a good dad to a 1.6 years old, trying to make it big in life. and I’ve never felt comfortable talking about this out loud. In 2021, a housemaid worked at my place for about 8 months. I naturally kept my distance because I’m not comfortable around people, but she consistently crossed my physical boundaries.

She would grab my hand to guide me, touch my shoulders without asking, and even pull my blanket off while I was asleep. I never consented to any of it. At the time, I didn’t know how to firmly set boundaries, and it left me feeling deeply unsettled and unsafe in my own home. It so happened that every morning around 7, I had unwanted panic attacks even after she left. That ruined my wellbeing because I was working night shifts then, up until 5:00 AM.

Even years later, my nervous system still reacts strongly. Recently, I saw a reel where the creator’s facial structure and eyes strongly resembled her, and it instantly triggered panic. I still struggle with anxiety around unexpected touch, personal space, and feeling "watched" or approached without warning.

I’m new to sharing this publicly. I’m not looking for pity, just validation that my experience matters, and practical advice on how to manage sudden triggers or panic.

- Has anyone been through something similar?

- What grounding techniques, therapy approaches (like EMDR, somatic work, etc.), or daily practices helped you rebuild a sense of safety?

- How do you handle when a trigger hits unexpectedly?

Closing:

Thank you for reading. I know this is heavy, and I truly appreciate respectful, gentle responses. I’ll be reading through comments but may take time to reply. Take care of yourselves.

Was balding so bad at 29 I had to make peace with it and shave it all off. miracle cure th

TW: Struggling with trauma triggers even after 5 years.