Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Dax on October 22, 2008, 06:58:33 PM
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... hope you guys will forgive me but i'm not a sly yet, am losing my hair fast tho, and by my estimation will only be a few more weeks before , in my own eyes, i have no choice haha I've really struggled with the thought of losing my hair since I started thinning at 23, been through the 5 typical stages of mourning, denial, anger, bargaining (was interesting :px), a long depression, and just recently, on the verge of acceptance. Lurking here for a few weeks has really helped establish a new found confidence in going bald and I know now what I have to do... shave it all off. It is short now, grade 2, but not short enough... i'm gearing up for the full monty. I'm just cherishing the final weeks as i know in my heart that once i've done it, its done for good!!!
Anyways, just an initial hey, and how ya doing?
Dax
P.s. should point out that the light in that pic hides the true story ;)
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Welcome, Dax. Being in a holding pattern, when you know you're going to shave soon, you're just not sure exactly when, can be torturous. The sooner you can get it over with, the better. You'll be surprised at how much better you'll feel once you've done it. It's very liberating.
It may feel like you've only got a few weeks, but in all likelihood, you have much longer than that. I felt the same way at one point. I was waiting to lose more hair before I took the plunge. Eventually I got frustrated because it was happening too slowly, so I just went ahead and did it. You can grow it back to a #2 within two weeks -- so it isn't a one way journey, yet.
One reaction we hear over and over again from guys who have just taken the plunge is "why didn't I do this sooner?", so don't drive yourself crazy by continuing to put off the inevitable. There is life after hair, and in most cases, it's a much better one. ;)
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Welcome Dax. I am BBC (bald by choice) but I can empathize with you.
You will find a lot of great guys here that have been where you are. They can help you get through this easily and with a great deal of humor!
Have fun and enjoy life. It's just hair!
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howdy Dax and take it slowly down to zero.
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Welcome to SBG Dax.....great to have you aboard!! O0
Like the guys have said, the longer you go the more you torture yourself. Just about everyone who ends up shaving wonders why they waited so long.
Just do the deed bro and you'll be happy that you did....and don't forget to post that new pic of the sly dome.....good luck bro..... ;)
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Welcome Dax..
you'll have no problem with having a shaved head...it'll give you an edge..
shave it smooth bro and start living your new, better bald life..
trust us!
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Welcome to the forum Dax.
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Welcome Dax!
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Welcome Dax
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wellcome bro and dont think more, shave your head, is really amazing for all guys!!!
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hey dax: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness. we hope that U become an active member of the best forum on the internet.
WARHAWK O0
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welcome
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Welcome Dax
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Welcome Dax!
If you want it, don't wait longer and shave. Best wishes. O0
J
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Welcome Dax!!! Glad you found us. You seem to have the righ attitude and have done the research on the site. Jump in and embrace the SLYness.
Max
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Wow :o I've been a member of few internet forums in the past but i have to say, i've never had such a great initial response from existing members before as you guys, many thanks. I do hope to stick around for a while. Its difficult going through the stages when there are few or no people within your 'social circle' that are experiencing the same things as you, as has been in my case! Thats why places like this REALLY help. So thanks to whomever is concerned for this place existing, members included.
Kind of a cool story, and a first for me... was at uni today, and being that i'm a 'mature' student, as in i'm a lot older than 99% of the student population due to starting 6yrs late, i am surrounded by youngsters who are nowhere near losing their hair. Anyway, was joking about growing a mammoth beard today with a few friends from uni, and one of them actually turned around and said, "you know what would be really cool, to wet shave your head too, that would look awesome"... well, it certainly made my day :) Every little step is another confidence boost, and a step towards the holy grail of baldness.
Anyways, thanks guys
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Welcome Dax. Up until recently, I thought I was the only one in my social group that was coming to terms with balding. Turns out, after I became more comfortable with it, and took the plunge, my other friends were more comfortable talking about it with me; some are losing their hair that I had no idea. So anyway, breaking the ice is fun. :)
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Welcome to the Forum DAX!
Dude..... if your hair loss is ruling your daily thoughts..... get rid of it. You'll be surprised at the Freedom that not wrrying about your hair can bring you.
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Welcome Dax!
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Welcome to SBG's Dax. It's true, the longer you wait, all you'll be thinking about is doing it.
Once you set yourself free it's amazing. A big relief and a weight lifted.
Give it a shot, and I bet you will be thinking, like RazorX said; "why didn't I do this sooner?".
Good luck and post a pic when you do decide to get it smooth. O0
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Dax, welcome to SBG! You'll find this site to be unlike any other forum... we support one another no matter what and have a great time. While you might be the only one in your social group going through balding right now, the others will be there eventually - there's just no denying that. I buzzed shorter and shorter then went sly and haven't looked back! You'll def be asking "why didn't I do this sooner!" Keep us posted and let us know if you have any questions.