How do you guys do it?
This is a burner account because I’m too embarrassed to admit this on my main. I’m just gonna speak from the heart because I feel like there is definitely some people out there who can relate.
For context I’ve had alopecia since the age of 2 and it’s been really really difficult. I have alopecia universalis so I’ve got no hair literally anywhere on my body. It’s been absolutely gut wrenching having to deal with the hateful comments and stares I’ve received since developing this condition, I’ve had bouts of depression and body image issues and it’s been really hard trying to navigate that through my teenage years. I keep most of that pretty private and I guess I do a pretty good job at hiding it because my friends pay no attention to how bad it affects me and it doesn’t really cross their mind how terrible I feel day to day ( I’m not saying my friends are terrible people it’s just when I explain my current situation they can’t offer much help because they haven’t been through the same). I try my best to maintain a positive attitude about how I feel about myself but it’s really hard to look in the mirror some days because of my experiences. I wear a hat everywhere and I think it’s very obvious how insecure I am. That being said I don’t wanna linger too much on that topic but I’m at the age where I really wanna start dating, ( I’m an 18 year old guy). Long story short it’s really hard explaining to women my condition because lots of times I get bad reactions and it really hurts me. I just want to know is there any way around this or if anyone can help, I genuinely don’t know how to deal with this condition anymore it’s eating away at me and I just need some guidance. Anything helps thanks.