Psychological Effects Baldness Might Have
Hair Loss
Psychological Effects Of Baldness
Have you ever smirked or grimaced when you have seen a bald person, man or woman? The answer if given honestly would be yes. But have you ever given thought to what these poor souls feel? No, is probably the answer. These people - and they number in the millions - feel miserable about their hair-less condition. Because a head full of lustrous hair is such an important part of looking good and making a good first impression, people make assumptions that they are losing control of their life when they start going bald.
This gives rise to the following reactions:
Denial
Rather than dealing with their hair loss by seeking right treatments or by preparing themselves for their relatively hairless future, these people go into a denial mode, "it is not happening to me"; "how can it happen to me"; "it is just a passing phase etc." the fallout of such a state is devastating when the reality dawns on them.That's why one should recognize and try to cope with the fact that one is going bald. It might be difficult but it is also very important. Only after you are out of denial mode would you be ready to undergo accurate assessment of the causes of baldness and research available treatment options.
Panic
This arises from fear and desperation that claws at the person undergoing thinning of hair. The worry is about how attractive they would appear to a potential partner, whether it would hamper their job promotions or whether they will be accepted in social settings. This apart such persons will be reluctant to go to a doctor to seek proper treatment for their hair loss. Humiliation
The most common and potentially dangerous effect of going bald. People suffering from this condition suddenly find themselves becoming the butt of jokes and that makes them lose their self respect. This puts them on the defensive and makes them take desperate measures to ease their emotional pain. They may engage in impulsive behavior like spending pots of hard earned money on special creams, tonics and sprays. When nothing works, as is often the case with pattern baldness, they slide into deep depression affecting their whole life, career, and relationships.Jealousy
When one feels down and out and feels that he/she is not getting the respect or love he/she deserves, that person invariably indulges in jealousy. Questions such as, "why am I the only one losing my hair"; "why others have such perfect life, a beautiful mate, great job, timely promotions and what not while mine is in gutter just because I am not looking good anymore because of a thinning pate", go around in one's head. This gives rise to anger which will do what your falling hair is supposed to be doing to your social life, love relationships, and job promotions. So it is better to seek treatment and if treatment does not work, just make peace with it.
Isolation
The combination of all the above effects make one withdraw within himself/herself. The result is self pity, the most destructive of all negative forces. It's important to realize that you are not alone and that there are people to talk to and people to help you get your life back.Fact of the matter is that you will probably never feel truly happy about your hair loss. But that does not mean you should let this, over which you have no control, destroy you and everything that you consider dear to you.
Talk to yourself, “is a glorious mane on my head going to take me anywhere, make me successful?” The answer is a big NO. It is what you hold inside your head, your brains, your character and your health which are the defining factors in life.
Sean Connery, the biggest heart throb of his times remains as sexy as ever, if not more, even after going bald.
Do seek treatment for your hair loss, dig what are the causes of baldness, get a hair transplant if you want to, but don’t fall in the trap of negative feelings.