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!