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[snsdgirl14]

I know that feeling too. I am clear as of right now (no new whiteheads today yay) but I still feel this constant state of worry that I'm going to accidentally do something to trigger a breakout, or what-have-you. It's dumb because that's no way to live. I should be just living life and not be paranoid about this.

[Kin92]

Well....I'm going to be starting a new thread in the next few days on what's working for me, but the past week my skin has improved 50%. I'm almost ready to cry I'm so happy, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself.

Good for you man.. I know how it feels to be so happy that you're almost clear that you wanna cry lol

I have 3 weeks until I back home for a visit and see some friends and if my skin continues to clear in the rate it's going, I'll be 99%. I can't believe I'm saying that...

I'm sure you'll be 100% clear

[Murph89]

I know that feeling too. I am clear as of right now (no new whiteheads today yay) but I still feel this constant state of worry that I'm going to accidentally do something to trigger a breakout, or what-have-you. It's dumb because that's no way to live. I should be just living life and not be paranoid about this.

Yes seriously I'm afraid I,m going to wake up 1 morning and have new pimples. But I think I found the right stuff. I'm going to wait a week and then I'm going to make a new thread on what I'm using

[Spotthedifference]

Despite the fact that my face is red and I have several scabs from a rough exfoliation a few days ago I'm actually pretty happy right now. My skin feels smooth other than the scabs.

[nfamousjade]

I know that feeling too. I am clear as of right now (no new whiteheads today yay) but I still feel this constant state of worry that I'm going to accidentally do something to trigger a breakout, or what-have-you. It's dumb because that's no way to live. I should be just living life and not be paranoid about this.

That's exactly how i feel. When ur not clear all you care about is getting clear. And when u finally get clear, all you worry about is breaking out. Smh. I'm really clear right now and happy too. But I find myself worrying about getting a pimple. Ugh! I just wanna enjoy being clear and if I get a pimple not freak out.

[Sasch83]

Feeling ok - it's there- it sucks but not much i can do.....not worrying about it tonight in any event.

[onlyskindeep]

sos like everyday

[Ghostunit]

Well....I'm going to be starting a new thread in the next few days on what's working for me, but the past week my skin has improved 50%. I'm almost ready to cry I'm so happy, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself.

Good for you man.. I know how it feels to be so happy that you're almost clear that you wanna cry lol

I don't do that because it comes back. If I don't break out for 2-3 years then it is over.

Edited by Ghostunit, 17 August 2012 - 06:17 PM.

[nfamousjade]

Well....I'm going to be starting a new thread in the next few days on what's working for me, but the past week my skin has improved 50%. I'm almost ready to cry I'm so happy, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself.

Good for you man.. I know how it feels to be so happy that you're almost clear that you wanna cry lol

I don't do that because it comes back. If I don't break out for 2-3 years then it is over.

That's impossible ppl with even perfect skin Breakout, breakouts are a part of life, we all get them just some not as often or severe. You cant go years without it.

[Geeking]

I'm going to try and make a derm appointment.
My skin looked pretty good once, I made a thread abou it last October and now it looks terrible. Probably because I'm off my creams (Benzaclin and Differin) since I couldn't afford them or the derm anymore. I hope I can get an appointment.

Is there a real good reason why these creams are NOT over the counter??? Making a derm appointment (and paying) is a hassle.

[Murph89]

Well....I'm going to be starting a new thread in the next few days on what's working for me, but the past week my skin has improved 50%. I'm almost ready to cry I'm so happy, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself.

Good for you man.. I know how it feels to be so happy that you're almost clear that you wanna cry lol

I don't do that because it comes back. If I don't break out for 2-3 years then it is over.

That's impossible ppl with even perfect skin Breakout, breakouts are a part of life, we all get them just some not as often or severe. You cant go years without it.

True that Jade, true that.

[Ghostunit]

Well....I'm going to be starting a new thread in the next few days on what's working for me, but the past week my skin has improved 50%. I'm almost ready to cry I'm so happy, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself.

Good for you man.. I know how it feels to be so happy that you're almost clear that you wanna cry lol

I don't do that because it comes back. If I don't break out for 2-3 years then it is over.

That's impossible ppl with even perfect skin Breakout, breakouts are a part of life, we all get them just some not as often or severe. You cant go years without it.

YEah, I meant what I am going through now. I don't mind 1 or 2 pimples while my skin isn't red, etc.
It is possible not to have breakouts. My family don't breakout anymore. they stopped at age 30's

I'm going to try and make a derm appointment.
My skin looked pretty good once, I made a thread abou it last October and now it looks terrible. Probably because I'm off my creams (Benzaclin and Differin) since I couldn't afford them or the derm anymore. I hope I can get an appointment.

Is there a real good reason why these creams are NOT over the counter??? Making a derm appointment (and paying) is a hassle.

'cause it is chemical, harmful. I do believe natural way works best.

[poi6]

I am neutral

[Geeking]

I'm going to try and make a derm appointment.
My skin looked pretty good once, I made a thread abou it last October and now it looks terrible. Probably because I'm off my creams (Benzaclin and Differin) since I couldn't afford them or the derm anymore. I hope I can get an appointment.

Is there a real good reason why these creams are NOT over the counter??? Making a derm appointment (and paying) is a hassle.

'cause it is chemical, harmful. I do believe natural way works best.

I guess haha but it's not like people are gunna eat it or go to extremes with it

[Lilly75]

(sigh) Feels like it's always one step forward, two steps back... :/

[Kin92]

I want this to end

[Murph89]

Read "the cure" in this section. Ask me any questions but my skin is the best is has been in 6 months thanks to the new regimen I'm on/discovered. Read it and ask any questions! I'm here to help all of you!!!!!

[nfamousjade]

I hate how paranoid I have become since my skin has been clear. I hate it! Pimples are a part of life, I just need to understand that and not trip out with every little bump or pimple I get. I feel like ppl with nice skin get a pimple and they don't even worry or care about it. I want to be like that! Ugh! Acne problems. Smh :/ I just want to be grateful for my improvement because we all know that's at any moment our skin can go crazy on us.

[snsdgirl14]

I hate how paranoid I have become since my skin has been clear. I hate it! Pimples are a part of life, I just need to understand that and not trip out with every little bump or pimple I get. I feel like ppl with nice skin get a pimple and they don't even worry or care about it. I want to be like that! Ugh! Acne problems. Smh :/ I just want to be grateful for my improvement because we all know that's at any moment our skin can go crazy on us.

These are my exact feelings. EXACT. I'm clear right now, and in all honesty, my skin hasn't looked this good in months (a lot of my past marks have faded significantly over the summer). It's even gotten to the point where I don't need concealer on my cheeks anymore, whereas in the past, I'd always need to put a lot of concealer there. I should be happy and living my life carefree, but instead, I'm worried about when my next breakout will be. I'm paranoid. Not only that, but my skin's been a little dry the past few days, presumably from using the BP wash with my Clarisonic. Totally understandable, right? Well, my anxiety's chosen to focus in on that now, and it's driving me crazy. I keep looking in the mirror, feeling my face, etc. You can't even see the dryness--that's how minuscule it is, but I can still kind of feel it, and for whatever reason it's bothering me so much. Normal people would just be like "oh, a little dry, I'll just use extra lotion today and not use the BP wash" but for me, it's like this horrible thing. It's like unless my skin is perfect, I can't be happy. And that's no way to live because no one's skin is EVER perfect. I've been happy in the past even with big inflamed pimples on my face--why can't I be happy now? I'm just losing control over my emotions and it's driving me insane.

I don't want to be acting depressed for no reason around my friends when I move back to college on Monday. I mean, if they knew why I was acting sad, they'd think I was crazy. And classes are starting on Wednesday, and I NEED to do well in them. I can't let anything, especially as insignificant as this, get in the way. :/ It's such a struggle, but I'm trying.

[Ghostunit]

Feeling great! I don't have active pimples. I have 2 dry pimples that formed 4-5 days ago, they were kinda big. My skin is very smooth and scars are improving slowly. I am thinking of getting a haircut soon since my forehead isn't that bad.. still kinda bad actually.. scars ;\ I think I will manage to clear up before college starts which is in 3 weeks. Scars and lightly marks will remain.. as long as I don't break out bad ;\

Edited by Ghostunit, 18 August 2012 - 11:07 AM.