How Can Being a Carer and Emotional Stress Lead to Hair Loss?
February 4th, 2010 |
By Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D., Body-Mind Psychotherapy Topic Expert Contributor
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Nia was stunned when her perfect relationship ended.
Nia was on top of the world. Her job was going well, and she had the best boyfriend any girl could ask for. He was attentive and affectionate. He was interested in her ideas and opinions. He showed respect for her family traditions. She felt important and needed when she supported him through tough times. His gratitude was genuine, making Nia believe they were a solid couple.
The beginning of the end came the day Nia’s boyfriend didn’t take up her offer to care for him when he was ill. Within three weeks Nia had lost her boyfriend and her hair fell out in clumps. Nia’s first response was shock and disbelief. What had suddenly changed? Why did he want to be close to her yesterday but not today? Was he hiding something? Did she miss something? Read the rest of this entry








