I think hair transplant is out of ? for me

[mmmcoffee]

Fred, exercising does boost confidence, there are plenty of studies out there. At very least, running has been shown to be as effective an anti-depressant as the best drugs out there.

Flight, I'm sorry to hear about your situation, and I've seen your other posts, but try and keep your head up. I think something better and a cure are on the horizon, who knows when for sure. Don't get sucked up into thinking your missing the best years of your life in your 20s. If you hate going out and socializing and feel a bit hopeless now and want to stay shut in, instead maybe pick up some hobbies that you can do on your own. Go hiking or mountain climbing, pick up photography, or anythingn in the meantime. I can definitely say being out in nature can make you feel at peace, just be safe of course. Maybe get some traveling out of the way, and then once there are better treatments, get them and start hanging out again.

Im not saying you want to never see people again, but if you feel like you want to hide away from the world, there are still ways of living a great, fulfilling life in the meantime

[FlightTL]

Fred, exercising does boost confidence, there are plenty of studies out there. At very least, running has been shown to be as effective an anti-depressant as the best drugs out there.

Flight, I'm sorry to hear about your situation, and I've seen your other posts, but try and keep your head up. I think something better and a cure are on the horizon, who knows when for sure. Don't get sucked up into thinking your missing the best years of your life in your 20s. If you hate going out and socializing and feel a bit hopeless now and want to stay shut in, instead maybe pick up some hobbies that you can do on your own. Go hiking or mountain climbing, pick up photography, or anythingn in the meantime. I can definitely say being out in nature can make you feel at peace, just be safe of course. Maybe get some traveling out of the way, and then once there are better treatments, get them and start hanging out again.

Im not saying you want to never see people again, but if you feel like you want to hide away from the world, there are still ways of living a great, fulfilling life in the meantime

Thanks for your response.

I do live in hiding truly. About 95% of the time, I am in hiding. I completely avoid the crowd that I grew up with, all of my relatives, and anyone who knew me before my extensive hair loss.

I have been made fun of so much, that it just hurts...it hurts...So, you are right I do live in hiding, especially from people that I once knew...

And because I do not look good at all, even when I'm in grocery stores,etc. and see a cute girl/woman, I have 0 confidence to say anything or see a cute cashier, I completely avoid that line....

I hope you guys never go through this.

[Buster]

In the past women have always complained about pressure to be thin and fit. The tables have turned big time putting a ton of pressure on men. Think about it, women have it easy. The only thing they have to do is not get fat. For a guy that is not even close to being enough.

A woman, no matter how unattractive, will always find a guy (except for rare occurences). While if a guy is unattractive he'll lead a lonely life.

It's such a load of bull when we're told by females that all they want is a guy who respects them, is a nice guy, and has a great personality. I have a friend who fits that profile exactly, and whenever a girl tells me that load of bull I'll always suggest my friend, but they always go for some attractive guy who treats then like crap instead.

Woemn just want us to think that they aren't superficial, and then blame us guys for being that way.

[Notcoolanymore]

A woman, no matter how unattractive, will always find a guy (except for rare occurences). While if a guy is unattractive he'll lead a lonely life.

It's such a load of bull when we're told by females that all they want is a guy who respects them, is a nice guy, and has a great personality. I have a friend who fits that profile exactly, and whenever a girl tells me that load of bull I'll always suggest my friend, but they always go for some attractive guy who treats then like crap instead.

Woemn just want us to think that they aren't superficial, and then blame us guys for being that way.

That is what I think too. Now there are always the exceptions. For the most part women want guys that have a good sense of humor, kind, attractive with a six pack.

[Notcoolanymore]

FlightTL, I used to give you crap because I thought you were a troll. Now I think you really are depressed about your hair loss. I just hope one day you get sick and tired of being depressed and you say screw this and start doing what you need to do to make yourself feel better about yourself. This can happen, but you have to be able to take that first step.

[greatjob!]

You guys are angry about generalizations and stereotypes made about bald guys and so you make generalizations and stereotypes about women... Every girl is different and likes different things and even in the same person those things change drastically as they age. All women are different just like all men are different.

[Morbo]

Physical exercise to be more confident? I don't see the correlation. Just don't get fat and work on your personality. Way more productive in my opinion.

After/during a workout your body releases endomorphins which give you that blissful feeling at the end of the day.
Personally I've always been skinny (never weighed anything more than 68 kilos) and I know I will never become huge with massive arms and a perfect six-pack. But since I started working out 3 times a week, I do feel stronger, I'm breathing better (which helps my anxiety) and I have better muscle definition.

I agree that unlike what some magazines try to tell you, everyone going to the gym can or is going to look like Vin Diesel or Jason Statham. But I do think there's definitely more to it than 'getting huge' or 'not becoming fat'.

[Assemblage23]

Getting into weightlifting doesn't compensate for being bald that's not the point. But its a positive hobby and it's rewarding you can see your progress on your lifting numbers and that's addictive and healthy. Great to escape depression and constant MPB thoughts.

[thinkingaboutit]

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I have no personal interest. Just throwing it out there as a thought.

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