Hello all...this is my first time starting a thread so please forgive me if I do anything wrong here. However, I'd just like to vent. I've been lurking here for a long time now. I'm only 20 years old...I just looked in the mirror, brushed my hair around a bit, and to my horror, I noticed just how severe my hairloss has become. My temples are only at norwood 2.5, but I am diffusing ALL OVER the top into what seems like either NW5 or maybe NW6...the hairs have become crooked, light-colored little weeds that stick out in all directions. The backs and sides are quite a bit thicker, and thus I have the classic horseshoe that is starting to become noticeable. I have always struggled with confidence(especially regarding my appearance) and this has just forced me down to rock bottom. I was just beginning to discover my self-worth, and then this **** hit me...honestly it is VERY hard to carry on with life right now. To add insult to injury...I am the ONLY one in my family to have male pattern baldness at this young of an age. Do any of you guys/gals have any advice on how to continue living despite all this?? It's just SO ****ing hard...thanks in advance, and sorry for all the bitching, but I desperately needed an outlet, and this was the best I could think of.