Hello,
So... I'm growing my hair out, and I'm not sure if I'm just not used to the "pulled-back" look, or if I'm actually balding. I know that I'm probably displacing anxieties onto this, but I have good reasons for doing so (and they will eventually pass).
So, getting right to the issue: Am I going bald/thinning? http://imgur.com/a/B5WAF
Hairline 4 years ago (sorry - nothing super high quality). NOTE that my hair is not pulled back, so the corners are covered by hair: http://imgur.com/a/tg1C6
I'm 25 y/o, I'm athletic, I eat right, etc. My girlfriend tells me I'm crazy for thinking so. I think she's right, but as previously mentioned, my brain isn't letting this go so easily.
I know the genetics behind balding, so no need to explain that to me. Maternal grandfather died w/ full head of hair at old age, paternal grandfather is totally bald at 82. Only 2 of 5 maternal uncles went bald so far (they're in their 60s). Dad has typical old-man thinning, but def. not balding at 59. So I'm probably okay?
Also - fully aware that this is nothing compared to most seeking help on these forums. But to my fellow brethren, I say this: Your struggle is admirable, but some of the men I have great respect for are completely, utterly bald. May we all find peace with ourselves.
So... I'm growing my hair out, and I'm not sure if I'm just not used to the "pulled-back" look, or if I'm actually balding. I know that I'm probably displacing anxieties onto this, but I have good reasons for doing so (and they will eventually pass).
So, getting right to the issue: Am I going bald/thinning? http://imgur.com/a/B5WAF
Hairline 4 years ago (sorry - nothing super high quality). NOTE that my hair is not pulled back, so the corners are covered by hair: http://imgur.com/a/tg1C6
I'm 25 y/o, I'm athletic, I eat right, etc. My girlfriend tells me I'm crazy for thinking so. I think she's right, but as previously mentioned, my brain isn't letting this go so easily.
I know the genetics behind balding, so no need to explain that to me. Maternal grandfather died w/ full head of hair at old age, paternal grandfather is totally bald at 82. Only 2 of 5 maternal uncles went bald so far (they're in their 60s). Dad has typical old-man thinning, but def. not balding at 59. So I'm probably okay?
Also - fully aware that this is nothing compared to most seeking help on these forums. But to my fellow brethren, I say this: Your struggle is admirable, but some of the men I have great respect for are completely, utterly bald. May we all find peace with ourselves.
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