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[HiImMatt]

Music keeps me sane. My guitar and piano is always there for me .


What about you?

Edited by HiImMatt, 11 November 2011 - 01:07 AM.

[wmiller979]

JESUS CHRIST, GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT that is within me,..... I have acne so bad I have tried killing myself and GOD has stopped me or saved me several times....

[captainsunshine]

Music, movies and my greatest passion, Rugby.

[hotburrito]

I like this thread. I could use inspiration for new coping mechanisms.

Actually, this board really does help keep me sane. It's good to know that I'm not alone in suffering this acne. Music's also a big one; everybody from The Smiths to Bon Iver.

It also helps to remember that I have a pretty nice life aside from the acne - supportive parents, caring friends, a comfortable living situation, a bright future, and et cetera.

Ngl, staying away from mirrors has also been a pretty good source of distraction, as has trying to control my diet a little better because then I feel like I have control over at least something in my life.

Finally, TV shows! Chuck, Community, Once Upon A Time... all good stuff to keep my brain occupied lest I start feeling sorry for myself again.

I think most of all I manage to keep going because I know that someday all this shall pass - to remember that since the start of my acne, there's been a general upward trend in terms of improvement. And that when all this is over, I can go to a nice skin rejuvenation center to clear my scarring/red marks and maybe even tweak my original jawline (which I've always hated) a little since I'll definitely need the confidence boost.

[Basedgod]

captainsunshine, on 11 November 2011 - 01:25 AM, said:

Music, movies and my greatest passion, Rugby.

I second that. Rugby was a great way to keep my acne at bay but nowadays in university where the guys are six foot five, have facial hair and drink beer for breakfast, it's hard for a little filipino man like me to compete. To answer your question, what keeps me sane now is starcraft 2, koreans and green tea.

[n@me]

sports, music, and diet =)

[catherinemorland]

hotburrito, on 11 November 2011 - 01:30 AM, said:

Ngl

I can usually figure these things out when I see the context you put them in, but I'm beyond lost and deep into wtsville.

[PaulH85]

catherinemorland, on 11 November 2011 - 05:21 AM, said:

hotburrito, on 11 November 2011 - 01:30 AM, said:

Ngl

I can usually figure these things out when I see the context you put them in, but I'm beyond lost and deep into wtsville.

Not gonna lie. I think.

I saw that you pinched "work in progress". Like it.

[mm97]

Ballet! Ever since I was a child it has always been my refuge, because it was the first thing I really excelled at and felt that I was good at and believed people when they complimented me. Also, I find it helpful to focus on your body rather than your face - not in a critical or appraising way, but in terms of what it can do for you. I'm thankful for my stamina and flexibility and strength, and ballet makes me appreciate those things.

Also, books, I read constantly.

[Tyga]

Nothing. I am insane.

[californiaEstie]

Walking
Reading
My bf
My friends
My good fortune

[HiImMatt]

wmiller979, on 11 November 2011 - 01:14 AM, said:

JESUS CHRIST, GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT that is within me,..... I have acne so bad I have tried killing myself and GOD has stopped me or saved me several times....

Im glad to hear that Jesus and god have helped you . No one should take there life from acne. I'd like to add god as well to my, what keeps me sane list .

Edited by HiImMatt, 11 November 2011 - 12:09 PM.

[ReclusiveFeline]

Having a sense of humor about it all, laughter for me has been the best medicine. Also beating the living crud out of a punching bag is quite therapeutic.

[amy91]

1. music
2. funny videos
3. something delicious
4. hopes on meds and diet
5. my mom

[catherinemorland]

PaulH85, on 11 November 2011 - 06:36 AM, said:

Not gonna lie. I think.

I saw that you pinched "work in progress". Like it.

Thanks Mr. H!
Told ya I was gonna hijack it...didn't I? lol

[dieacnedie!]

Video games do because I use them to escape reality. Keeps me saner I guess for the moment since it distracts me from my acne haha.

[dmb41]

listening to, playing, and writing music.

[betsy91]

ACNE.ORG

[OlympusMons]

Music, above everything else (glad to see everyone here loves it too ). "Life wouldn't make sense without music" F. Nietzsche
Reading - literature, jornalism, stuff on the web, forums, etc
Movies, humor sketches
Environmental engineering
Hanging out with friends
Dreams (both daytime and nightime)

[fplix]

Exercise, music, food, sleep.