When I was 17, (a long time ago) I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Symptoms were being cold, palpitations, dry skin, excessive fatigue and thinning hair. Over the years I had been able to manage these symptoms with the help of medication and a mind over matter attitude.
However, then the menopause decided to add to the mix, I became very unwell, my thyroid levels became unmanageable and the symptoms came back with a vengeance.
These, with the menopausal symptoms, resulted in me having to take almost 5 months off work (absence from work was unheard of for me) but my body was in bits.
My GP eventually referred me to an endocrinologist, dermatologist and trichologist. The outcome of these ‘gists’, a dramatic change to medication, a few counselling sessions and a prescription for a wig. My hair had thinned so much, my scalp was visible and no amount of products and styling were going to help.
‘Wear a wig, no way, what if people found out, what if it fell off, will I look ridiculous?’
I was very fortunate, the dermatologist gave me a few recommendations of stockists, hairdressers and online information.
One of which was Simply Wigs.
The information, stories and selection of wigs on this site has given me the courage and belief to accept who I am.
Wear a wig, oh yes! Have people found out, not one person realized.
In fact, the compliments I got were fantastic! And it has never fallen off! There are so many reasons for wearing a wig, all personal to the individual.
Have courage, be brave, take the step, ask questions, get opinions and be proud.
I’m me, a mum, a soon to be granny, a wife, a charge nurse and I DO WEAR A WIG
love, Karen
xxx
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Julie, thank you for your kind words. My daughters are both due babies early next year with only four weeks between them, so I am definitely going to be a busy granny. My wee babies will see me with and without my wig.
And….every princess is beautiful ?
Good for you, Karen. You are clearly enjoying your life as a wigiologist!
Your article illustrates the fact that problems with wigs lie with other people, rather than ourselves. I can even remember worrying….’what if there is a fire and the wig melts onto my head before I can get out.’ It seems ridiculous now!
Your wig suits you and gives you a very cheerful and youthful look. A practical length for your nursing role too. I’ll bet it would look lovely on you in a red-brown too.
I like the way that you have considered all of your different roles , proving that wig-wearing is OK for pretty much any occasion or purpose.
Now you are going to be a granny, you will have another challenge. When to show your grandchildren ‘Granny with’ and ‘Granny without’. From my own experience, I would advise you to get them used to it at the earliest age. It is quite difficult to do as they get older, as they can become a bit obsessed by it. My granddaughter, 5, recently gazed at me lovingly and said, ‘Grandma, can I have a wig like yours? I want to look like a princess’. I took that as a compliment, but she didn’t actually say which princess…
Like Karen I suffer with the same thyroid condition. I struggled for so many years with my thinning hair, tears often falling on those special occasions when it was so lack lustre. Finding the courage to purchase my first wig was so liberating and confidence boosting. Simply Wigs made it possible to be me again. What a fantastic team they are xx
I have just come back from a week in Cornwall and stood on the cliff top in a howling gale with no head cover ( except my wig ) and some wig tape . It was safe and secure and
I felt totally confident .