People staring/acting differently...is it just me?

[mdstar25]

I'm 35 and NW 5 thick on the sides but loss is mostly in the front top. I shaved down to a 3..then 2 and a 1 a few days ago b/c even with a 2 now it looks like i have an island of hair in the front.

After I shaved down to a 1 thought it looked clean and not that bad. I mean it's not great..I'd rather have my hair back but given the situation this is the best option i have.

Anyway, i noticed when I'm walking down the street that other guys (not women) staring at me and my co-workers have been acting differently. Now i'm starting to think maybe I look like an alien. Idk..

Am I being overly self conscious or has anyone felt this way/experienced this as well?

Thanks