The best advice to bald men with anxiety

Anxiety is a common issue among bald men who are already struggling with their image. Here are our tips for how to manage anxiety when balding.

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You're not alone if you're bald and feeling anxious. Many people who have experienced hair loss feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or self-conscious when they lose their hair. It's only natural, as your identity becomes wrapped up in your appearance.

You might be asking yourself: "Am I attractive?" or "Am I still someone people want to be around?". Remember that those feelings are normal — and don't let them take over!

There are many ways to cope with anxiety about becoming bald, from professional support to talking with friends and family about your feelings.

Being bald is not the end of the world

If you are bald, it is not the end of your world: you will still have the same friends and family you have now.

Your life won't be over just because your hair has fallen out: you'll still be attractive to people and can find a partner who will love you for who you are, not what is on top of your head (or lack thereof).

Focus on what is important

You may even experience what I like to call the "do-over." This happens when someone hits their head so hard that they forget everything about their previous life - including all of its problems - and start over again as if nothing happened!

So don't panic; instead, focus on what's important: learning how to live without worrying about whether or not people think you look ugly without any hair at all.

You're going to be okay

Everything will be fine, even if you don't feel like it right now.

You may not be able to see that right now because of your anxiety, but this is a fact regardless of what your mind tells you.

Avoid negative thoughts

  1. You may feel like no one will ever love you again or that the world has forgotten about you and how successful you used to be in business. But these are just thoughts—they aren't real!
  2. We all know how powerful our minds can get when we want something badly enough; sometimes, they tell us things that aren't true just so we'll do whatever it takes to get what we want (and as much as I wish this weren't true for me, it is).
  3. Additionally, try not to listen too closely when your brain starts spewing out all those negative thoughts about yourself and instead focus on being kind and gentle with yourself - it's easier said than done, but trust me: hard work pays off in the end!

Balding can be a new start

You will find your style, confidence, and sense of self. You will make new friends, find new interests and discover new ways to make people laugh.

But most importantly, you'll be able to see yourself in a different light, a more natural light that allows you to be happy with who you are today.

It's okay to say you still feel anxious or sad about losing your hair. It's normal, and you're not alone. Others out there have gone through this same thing and can relate to what you're going through.

You have the power to change how you feel about being bald

You don't have to worry about feeling anxious when someone comments on your head or if someone stares at it for too long. Instead, you can learn to be comfortable with your bald head and even embrace it!

Being bald can make you anxious, but there are ways to cope with your anxiety and remember that everything will be okay.

Being bald can be as anxiety-inducing as it is liberating.

Feeling anxious about being bald is okay because anxiety is a normal reaction to change.

It's also okay to say that you still feel sad about losing your hair, even if that sadness goes away over time.

Practice positive self-talk: "Everything will be fine" or "I'm going to be just fine."

The best way I've found to cope with this is by turning my focus inward - toward myself and my own needs, rather than outward toward other people and how they might perceive me - and practicing positive self-talk until the feeling passes.

Plenty of successful people are bald

If you're bald, it may be tempting to think that your lack of hair makes you less attractive. But many successful people are bald — and use their lack of hair as an advantage.

Jason Statham is one example. He has been in dozens of action films over the years, and his strong jawline is often highlighted by close-ups where we see him without his trademark shaved head.

Vin Diesel also uses his shaved head as part of his look and persona, playing tough guys in all three Fast & Furious movies (as well as Riddick).

Bruce Willis has also been known for showing off his shiny dome since Die Hard was released in 1988!

They all have something else in common: confident, masculine men who project power on screen and seem comfortable with themselves, despite lacking hair on top!

Being bald can help you focus on other areas of your life

You can find ways to focus on other areas of your life, even if you're bald.

Focus on the things that make you happy

If you need some encouragement, remember that there are plenty of things in life that bring us happiness: pleasure and joy come from many different sources and in various forms.

Some people find peace through religion or spirituality, while others find it through their family and friends.

Others still see it through self-care practices such as meditation or exercise or simply by enjoying time spent alone without distractions—whatever works best for each individual is what matters here!

Focus on the things that are important to you

We all have various life goals at some point; there are countless examples, whether getting good grades in school, finding a dream job, or taking classes at night!

These goals give purposeful direction and help us stay focused on positive things instead of dwelling too much on negative thoughts or feelings like anxiety might sometimes cause too much stress over nothing important!

Conclusion

If you are anxious about your baldness, I hope these tips have been helpful.

Remember that plenty of people have gone through similar experiences, including me, the author of this post. I know it can be challenging to cope with all the changes that come with losing hair — but remember, all is not lost!

Although being bald might cause some anxiety, it doesn't mean everything has to fall apart (even though it feels like it sometimes).

You're going to be okay.

Remember that none of this website's content is medical advice: always consult a specialist before taking any decision about your health.


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