Don't worry

Some people worry about their hair loss from the moment they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Their day revolves around the amount of hair they lose in the morning. If they only lose a few hairs, then it means that the day is wonderful (even if it's raining); if the hair loss is high, the day is terrible (even if it's sunny).

It's difficult not to worry, but as long as you are treating the problem and have friends, family members, and/or doctors who are supportive, you're in good hands. Try to remain positive and optimistic - who knows what advances are around the corner?

Comparing your hair loss with others

A lot of people continually look at everyone else's hair, especially when traveling by bus or train. When they see someone with more hair than them, they get jealous; when they see someone with less hair than them, they get frightened.

Just because someone else has very thin hair, even in their family, it doesn't mean that their hair will continue thinning. There may be other factors contributing to that person's hair loss that have no bearing on his or her condition.

In addition, there will always be other people who we perceive as better looking or more intelligent than ourselves. Concerning yourself about a person's "better" hair takes away from the fact that you are doing everything possible to help your condition and so, hopefully, to improve your hair quantity.

Try not to worry - it's YOUR hair loss that matters to you, no one else's!

That sense of being stared at

Many people with hair loss feel that others are always looking at their thin spots or staring at their hair. This can make them feel very self-conscious and, in extreme cases, stop them from socializing at all.

This is almost certainly not happening as much as you think it is, people are probably not looking at your hair. Think back before you had hair loss. Were you looking at everyone else's hair to see whether it was thinning? Probably not. If you don't have a particular problem, then it wouldn't occur to you to look for it in another person. The person you think is looking at your hair may just be looking at you because you are conversing or because he or she likes the way you look.

When you socialize you are usually about three or four feet apart from the person to whom you are talking. Remember, they are not combing through your hair or looking at it when it's wet (which is usually when everyone's hair looks thinner). They probably can't see any obvious thinning because you've styled your hair to make it look its best. So try and enjoy yourself!

Spending money on hair loss treatments

Other people spend money at the hairdresser or barber and on makeup or aftershave - why should it be such a crime to spend money on hair loss treatments?

Obviously, you don't want to waste money on a magical hair cure, so it's up to you to make sure that you thoroughly research the treatment regimen that you are being advised to follow. Don't feel that you must make a decision immediately. Give yourself time to go home, and either discuss it with someone who is supportive or think about it yourself. Moreover, if you do follow a particular program, make sure that you give it at least three months to work.