EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of 2016’s Alopecia Awareness Month, we are publishing every few days a new installment of Anita B’s very personal story, from the shock of first discovering she had Alopecia, through the life changes and mental journey to Acceptance & rediscovered Happiness. Anita B. wears, by choice, a Joli Dancer™ by Joli Caméléon™. After wearing many other well-known wigs designed for Alopecians, and actually being a sales rep for one of those companies for a while, she tried a Joli Dancer™ hair creation and liked it so much that she purchased another one 6 months later, all with her own money. Only after this did Anita take on the independent role of a Joli Caméléon Brand Champion. If this story resonates with you, we welcome guest bloggers and would love to hear your thoughts on the 10 phases Anita went through.
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All the Best. Michael.
5) Depression
I get upset about even the smallest things.I had lost control of the situation, but I had to control my emotions at the least when I was in public. I couldn’t go around
lashing out at everyone and everything, so I suppressed my anger. The problem is that suppressing anger leads to depression. In time, I began to feel hopeless and apathetic. It was increasingly difficult to leave the house, and eventually I shied away from friends and family. Throughout my workday I would fight back tears, but somehow I managed to hold it all in until I got home. For several months I’d come home and cry until I became numb. My self-esteem plummeted. Despite his unending support, I couldn’t understand why my husband still found me attractive. I wondered if I would ever be happy again.
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