Please come and hold my hand/reassure me I'm probably fine..

[Wonderstuff]

Yesterday I found a bald patch on my head, I have just had a horrid cold, am feeling totally washed out and life is a bit stressful at the moment.. I'm going to see the GP tomorrow, but I'm a bit scared about what he'll say! I am still bfing my 17mo, and am in the process of weaning this week, decided one thing I can do to help regain some energy. Not back at work til tues so at least I can rest a bit, just so worried something is wrong with me.

I know people who've lost hair because of stress. It's also not that long since you gave birth and of course that can encourage hair to fall out too.

But you also need your thyroid function checked, which could explain feeling washed out and rubbish too.

THis isn't post birth hair loss, this is a big patch of no hair, internet seems to suggest auto-immune thing.. Thyroid function sounds not o scary..

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I have a doctors appointment for 11.15 today. I will never complain about going grey again!

Back from doctors. Have blood test for thyroid function booked for next Friday, alopecia remains mysterious, I personally think my body is telling me to take better care of myself.