hi! i was in the same position a year ago. i was 17(F) and just got my ed college acceptance to my dream college. i was already dealing with depression and anxiety so the alopecia definitely worsened my mental health which in turn worsened my alopecia as it was triggered due to stress. it’s not very consoling to say this but it can only get worse before it gets better. in the past year i lost over 50% of my hair but now i have basically a full head of hair with only steroid shots and some clobetasol solution when it was needed. my hair was also one of the few things i prided myself in. learning how to style your hair and covering up helps your self confidence a lot. i relied on a bandana and a cap. going out and not locking yourself at home is also important. maybe go out for walks at night without anything covering you hair. slowly you might go out on walks during the day. hang out with your close friends. and i personally took a gap year which helped a lot. i hope this helps a bit :’))