Hey bud, it sounds like things have been rough for you, but that doesn't mean that they can't be great for you in the near future. We can help you with how to deal with going bald, but you also need to find someone to talk to regarding the other aspects in your life. If you're in the USA there are free professional resources. Back to your hair, if you commit to shaving your head for 30 days straight I think you'll find that you'll be more confident with a bald head versus a balding head.
While it looks like you need professional help, it looks like you need a friend or friends to reach out to. PM me please if you want to talk further.
The trouble with not removing your hat is that then you are known as the person who always wears a hat. It's normal for people your age to feel this extremely bad about... something. For you, it's your hair; for me, it was my weight; for that cool guy who seems to have a perfect life, it's SOMETHING. Unfortunately, that's part of being 18. We all judge ourselves harsher than others.I wish I could offer advice that would lighten your concerns, but it's not that easy. Self-acceptance and confidence aren't easy to develop, and some never do. You just have to have faith in yourself and not give up. It does get better.If I can repeat a famous quote (often ascribed to Eleanor Roosevelt), "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." People are going to say what they will - that is out of your control. But how you react and how you feel is in your control. It is NOT easy, but try not to give them the power. Try to not care what they think about superficial things.It reminds me of a teacher who was comforting a bullied child and said she felt sorry. The child assumed for him, and she clarified, "No, for them. You are a great kid, but they are obviously so filled with ignorance and hate, it's a pity." Let the pain be theirs, not yours.
One thing to know, is that by shaving your head you're no longer the balding guy. You're now the guy that shaves his head. This simple difference is what helps with the confidence. Why not try it?
How long does you keep it shaved for?
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