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Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks.
I wish no one ever had to go through it.
Post pictures of you! No one you know will come across It. Guarantee it
Haha you can guarantee it?
I don't know... maybe in a week or so... but don't hold your breath though
If its hurting you then I'd say you should go back to BP, I can understand why you want to avoid it - I try to myself also but it can be a lifesaver when you need some relief to get it under control to a degree then you can stop using it.
As for photos - thats the same reason I have avoided putting any on... but I think Murph is right, its very unlikely someone you know would see it anyway, even if they did see it, its not really something to be ashamed about - everyone has their problems!
I don't think I will go back to BP. Not yet anyway. The same thing will happen if I use it again - things will get more under control but not completely clear (and i'll have red dry skin as well) - and then once I stop it, I'll be ok for a bit and then my skin will freak out again... I think i'll just keep going and try to find another option.
If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing/using for your skin at the moment?
And I guess you're right - everyone has their problems and if someone were to see the photos then I shouldn't be ashamed for trying to do something to help my skin...
I always thought of going back to BP when my skin was close to moderate, but I managed not to use it. My skin is very smooth with no active pimples, but I have a few marks. My skin is still very bad anyways, but at least no pain from acne ;\. Is your skin oily or what? I'm glad that jojoba oil worked for me, that's why my skin is very smooth, not oily.
Yeah I think I'll still stay away from BP. That's good that your skin is doing so well
My skin does tend to be pretty oily but it's been ok lately - not really oily at all. But I think that's because it's been winter here and I don't really get as oily in the cooler weather. I've also been using a green tea and sea salt toner which I think is helping with the oil. I'll keep jojoba oil in mind though.
I wash my face in the shower with jojoba oil, so I apply it on entire face and rinse. I hope you clear up soon. I do hope you post pic of you soon ^^
Had a breakdown last night cause I've been breaking out more in these past 2 or 3 weeks than I have in the past 6 months. My mom got so mad at me that she kicked me out of our hotel room and made me go stay in my dad's room (we're in a hotel for a wedding).
:/ My acne right now is definitely classified as 'mild', but I HAVE had moderate acne before and I honestly think my breakout last year scarred me emotionally. Since then, I have been obsessive about my skin. And I wish I wasn't - I used to not be, and I so dearly wish I could go back to that. My mom doesn't understand that I don't WANT to be so obsessive or paranoid or emotional - instead she calls me vain, shallow, ungrateful, etc. And it really hurts because I barely talk to anyone about my skin except my parents, my brother and on here. And it's gotten to the point where I know my family is just exhausted of talking with me about it. Thankfully, my dad talked to me for a long time last night while I was upset and it made me feel a lot better.
Right now my face doesn't look bad at all really especially compared to eight months ago, but I'm scared that it WILL get bad again. I'm overthinking about what caused this breakout, and the only thing that's really changed about my regimen is that my intake of Doxy went down from 150 mg a day to 100 mg a day. I'm back on 150 mg a day, so hopefully this will help me get back on track. I'm just tired of constantly being aware of things that may make me break out. Even when I was crying I literally had a thought "oh, I need to go wash my face after this so my skin is clean" (no joke. it's sad)
I need to get over this obsession because it's taking over my life. My dad has even said that if it doesn't get any better then he wants me to come home from college and stay with him and my mom. I honestly think if I did that I'd be more miserable than ever because I'd be letting acne affect me/my education so much. I feel that I have the strength in me to move past this....I got through it last year when my acne was worse than ever. I just need to remind myself that people don't scrutinize my skin like I do, and I need to work on seeing the 'whole picture' rather than a few pimples. And I think I should practice meditation or something - I have a feeling all this stress is not helping my skin at all. I know I'm gonna get through this, I just need to be strong.
Happy Labor Day, guys! I'm feeling pretty good today. My skin is doing really well ever since I cut out soda and most processed foods. All I've been getting is the occasional whitehead, and those are always small and they heal really quickly with a bit of Differin, so nothing I haven't dealt with before and nothing to stress about. I've got no new nodules, nothing even vaguely cystic, so I'm thankful for that. I don't mind the scarring all that much. They remind me of the battle I've been waging for years against acne, and maybe I'm finally coming out on the winning side for once lol.
I can honestly say that I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel anymore.
I'm already predisposed to depression I think - I've always been one to get into deep, sad moods often. Add in acne and I'm just a mess. I can't focus on anything. I think about my future and I don't see a future. I only see bleakness, and I'm left wondering, what's the point in even living like this anymore. What's the point in living if you're constantly sad, worrying over your skin, self conscious, etc. The thing is I don't think I could ever harm myself or anything because my dad told me it would absolutely kill him if I ever did. I just think about how NORMAL my life seemed only months ago--when my skin was so great. How cruel is it to think that months later I'd be having skin problems again. Oh, and here's the kicker - the most recent, angriest blemish I have was caused by MYSELF. I picked at a blackhead absentmindedly this morning and now it's turned into this big red thing on my face! Don't know when that's going to go away but it's KILLING me because if I just hadn't picked at that blackhead, my skin would honestly look good right now.
I see people all the time with acne, or other blemishes, and I just wonder - how do they deal with it. How do they deal with it so well? Why am I so weak? Right now all I want to do is call up my parents and tell them to take me home. But I know if I ever did that, they'd be 1) insanely worried over me, and my dad's health is already not good and 2) I'd lose my college friends who I've come to love, I'd be forsaking my education for an insecurity, and I'd feel pathetic not being in school.
All I'm left with is hope right now. Hope that everything will look better in a couple of days or a week or whenever. Hope that I'll find the strength to get through this, to not let my skin dictate who I am. I've always felt so sure of who I am - I've always known myself the best. Yet lately, I feel like I don't even know myself. It's like I'm just a shell. I smile and try to laugh with my friends but it all feels fake.
I guess I just need to think that I've felt like this before (specifically last year) and I came out of that with much better skin. I came out of that, and I can come out of this. I just need to think that with time, everything will get better.
Been feeling really good lately. Started school, its great just a crazy schedule. Haven't been worried about my skin lately, feels amazing. Its crazy how good you feel once you let go of all the thoughts of acne. Now of I get a tiny pimple, I just don't worry about it. For once, since last year I'm actually living. I actually look in the mirror and feel beautiful. I can't worry about the future I have to worry about today. Life is always gonna do shit we don't like but we gotta just hang iin there. I'm learning to be happy with myself and only caring about making myself better. No one has perfect skin and as long as I keep that in mind, I'm happy. 
I can honestly say that I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel anymore.
I'm already predisposed to depression I think - I've always been one to get into deep, sad moods often. Add in acne and I'm just a mess. I can't focus on anything. I think about my future and I don't see a future. I only see bleakness, and I'm left wondering, what's the point in even living like this anymore. What's the point in living if you're constantly sad, worrying over your skin, self conscious, etc. The thing is I don't think I could ever harm myself or anything because my dad told me it would absolutely kill him if I ever did. I just think about how NORMAL my life seemed only months ago--when my skin was so great. How cruel is it to think that months later I'd be having skin problems again. Oh, and here's the kicker - the most recent, angriest blemish I have was caused by MYSELF. I picked at a blackhead absentmindedly this morning and now it's turned into this big red thing on my face! Don't know when that's going to go away but it's KILLING me because if I just hadn't picked at that blackhead, my skin would honestly look good right now.
I see people all the time with acne, or other blemishes, and I just wonder - how do they deal with it. How do they deal with it so well? Why am I so weak? Right now all I want to do is call up my parents and tell them to take me home. But I know if I ever did that, they'd be 1) insanely worried over me, and my dad's health is already not good and 2) I'd lose my college friends who I've come to love, I'd be forsaking my education for an insecurity, and I'd feel pathetic not being in school.
All I'm left with is hope right now. Hope that everything will look better in a couple of days or a week or whenever. Hope that I'll find the strength to get through this, to not let my skin dictate who I am. I've always felt so sure of who I am - I've always known myself the best. Yet lately, I feel like I don't even know myself. It's like I'm just a shell. I smile and try to laugh with my friends but it all feels fake.
I guess I just need to think that I've felt like this before (specifically last year) and I came out of that with much better skin. I came out of that, and I can come out of this. I just need to think that with time, everything will get better.
You shouldn't worry too much! Of course it will get better. We're not gonna have acne for ever. Many people stop getting acne at age 20's-30's. I am sure you are one of those people that will stop getting acne at these ages. Be happy and you'll stop breaking out soon. There's a limit for many us. I know we both don't know when we will stop breaking out for good, but we're probably close ^^;; At least for me because my skin have been very smooth lately. Probably a good sign.
I've been always happy and still am. Eating healthy helps a lot to be happy and not depressed. I was never depressed.
I can honestly say that I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel anymore.
I'm already predisposed to depression I think - I've always been one to get into deep, sad moods often. Add in acne and I'm just a mess. I can't focus on anything. I think about my future and I don't see a future. I only see bleakness, and I'm left wondering, what's the point in even living like this anymore. What's the point in living if you're constantly sad, worrying over your skin, self conscious, etc. The thing is I don't think I could ever harm myself or anything because my dad told me it would absolutely kill him if I ever did. I just think about how NORMAL my life seemed only months ago--when my skin was so great. How cruel is it to think that months later I'd be having skin problems again. Oh, and here's the kicker - the most recent, angriest blemish I have was caused by MYSELF. I picked at a blackhead absentmindedly this morning and now it's turned into this big red thing on my face! Don't know when that's going to go away but it's KILLING me because if I just hadn't picked at that blackhead, my skin would honestly look good right now.
I see people all the time with acne, or other blemishes, and I just wonder - how do they deal with it. How do they deal with it so well? Why am I so weak? Right now all I want to do is call up my parents and tell them to take me home. But I know if I ever did that, they'd be 1) insanely worried over me, and my dad's health is already not good and 2) I'd lose my college friends who I've come to love, I'd be forsaking my education for an insecurity, and I'd feel pathetic not being in school.
All I'm left with is hope right now. Hope that everything will look better in a couple of days or a week or whenever. Hope that I'll find the strength to get through this, to not let my skin dictate who I am. I've always felt so sure of who I am - I've always known myself the best. Yet lately, I feel like I don't even know myself. It's like I'm just a shell. I smile and try to laugh with my friends but it all feels fake.
I guess I just need to think that I've felt like this before (specifically last year) and I came out of that with much better skin. I came out of that, and I can come out of this. I just need to think that with time, everything will get better.
You need to find something within yourself that makes you want to change and not live this way anymore. Go out even when you don't want to, that's the way I broke myself out of this destructive cycle. You don't need perfect skin.
I can honestly say that I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel anymore.
I'm already predisposed to depression I think - I've always been one to get into deep, sad moods often. Add in acne and I'm just a mess. I can't focus on anything. I think about my future and I don't see a future. I only see bleakness, and I'm left wondering, what's the point in even living like this anymore. What's the point in living if you're constantly sad, worrying over your skin, self conscious, etc. The thing is I don't think I could ever harm myself or anything because my dad told me it would absolutely kill him if I ever did. I just think about how NORMAL my life seemed only months ago--when my skin was so great. How cruel is it to think that months later I'd be having skin problems again. Oh, and here's the kicker - the most recent, angriest blemish I have was caused by MYSELF. I picked at a blackhead absentmindedly this morning and now it's turned into this big red thing on my face! Don't know when that's going to go away but it's KILLING me because if I just hadn't picked at that blackhead, my skin would honestly look good right now.
I see people all the time with acne, or other blemishes, and I just wonder - how do they deal with it. How do they deal with it so well? Why am I so weak? Right now all I want to do is call up my parents and tell them to take me home. But I know if I ever did that, they'd be 1) insanely worried over me, and my dad's health is already not good and 2) I'd lose my college friends who I've come to love, I'd be forsaking my education for an insecurity, and I'd feel pathetic not being in school.
All I'm left with is hope right now. Hope that everything will look better in a couple of days or a week or whenever. Hope that I'll find the strength to get through this, to not let my skin dictate who I am. I've always felt so sure of who I am - I've always known myself the best. Yet lately, I feel like I don't even know myself. It's like I'm just a shell. I smile and try to laugh with my friends but it all feels fake.
I guess I just need to think that I've felt like this before (specifically last year) and I came out of that with much better skin. I came out of that, and I can come out of this. I just need to think that with time, everything will get better.
You're not alone in this. Try to remember that. We've all felt like this before, I have anyway, and I'm bound to feel like this again. This sort of thing comes in cycles I think. Personally I think it's because dealing with acne does become exhausting. Sometimes it feels like enough it enough - but how silly would it be to give up on all the wonderful things in life, all the great experiences we can have, because of acne. Remember acne can't stop you from enjoying everything and doing all you want, even though it may feel at times like it makes it harder. In those cases, think of it as a challenge. Don't let acne win out.
I'll use myself as an example here for about what you said about when you see other people with acne and wonder how they deal with it. My acne is noticeable even with makeup (which might just highlight the issue more) but I still go to uni everyday and talk and laugh and have fun with my friends. It looks like it doesn't bother me. But on the inside I'm worried about what people are noticing/thinking about my skin, and it's at home away from people that I really focus on it. At the same time though I don't feel fake when I'm smiling/laughing with my friends because I think of that as being the 'real me' if that makes sense.
So it might just appear that others deal with acne really well but I'm sure it really bothers them too. You're not weak, don't think of yourself as weak. Acne is tough to deal with so it's understandable that you feel sick of it. Again, you're not alone.
And I agree with you about hope. I think remaining hopeful is important. If you're always hopeful things will get better, rather than wallowing about all the time feeling down or bad about yourself, then that will be better for you emotionally/mentally. No good will come from feeling down, though of course it's allowed and understandable too - I just mean to make a point that it's important to try to focus on the good and even distract yourself from your skin somehow.
Like you said - you'll pull through this. Things will get better. Hang in there
I want to start washing my face with distilled water... but how? I'm living in residence, so I can't leave the distilled water in the bathroom or kitchen. But I can't splash my face in my room, I'll get water everywhere. But that's not even the hard part in my mind. How do I physically do it? Pour it into a big bowl then scoop it and splash it with my hands? That's a big waste of water though... I wouldn't use all the water in the bowl. Haha I know this is ridiculous but it seems difficult to me.
EDIT: I got it! Spray bottle! I just can't buy them both at the same time, hahaha.
I want to start washing my face with distilled water... but how? I'm living in residence, so I can't leave the distilled water in the bathroom or kitchen. But I can't splash my face in my room, I'll get water everywhere. But that's not even the hard part in my mind. How do I physically do it? Pour it into a big bowl then scoop it and splash it with my hands? That's a big waste of water though... I wouldn't use all the water in the bowl. Haha I know this is ridiculous but it seems difficult to me.
EDIT: I got it! Spray bottle! I just can't buy them both at the same time, hahaha.
you can use cotton pads to wipe your face. They take out more oil/dirt 
Great. I just woke up and saw that I have a serious situation going on. I counted up to 11 brand spankin' new pimples around my mouth. A couple of them are those painful ones hiding below your skin. Wow, I haven't broken out like this in a VERY long time. I haven't really broken out that much at all lately up until now. Well bye-bye clear skin. Don't know how it happened honestly. Perhaps it's because I've upped my dailty calorie intake by a 1000. This is quite dissapointing because I actually have college in less than two hours where I'll be making a great new first impression... *sigh* The worst thing is, is that I'm not entirely sure what caused the break out. That is hands down the worst thing about acne, it always just makes you feel helpless because there is only so little you can do about it. Oh well it should be all cleared in 3 weeks, just in time for my birthday. =D
Before I end my post however, I have two questions for you guys. Firstly, if you're allergic to one of the ingredients in your topicals is it possible that you can just breakout in one place? Or should an allergic reaction be expected to occur over all the areas you put it? Secondly, is going natural (e.g.. African Black Soap) really better than using chemical topicals that are pH friendly? I have always gone with the latter because I believe that a lot of natural products just end up drying your skin, but I am always open to suggestions. Thanks in advance and I wish you all a wonderful day!
My face looks better today! I've been at my parents' house for a few days and my epsom salt is 45 minutes away at my place. So last night I tried a sea salt mask. It made my face all flaky and white and weird, and suuuper soft to the touch. I went to bed certain I'd fucked up. Woke up and it actually looks better than yesterday. I'll have to wait until later in the day to see how it "really" looks though. Since it always looks best as soon as I wake up.
As much as I want to stay away from BP I gave in tonight... went and applied it to just the worst spots on my face. I hope it helps calm those ones at least. Also hope I find something that really works soon...
Anyone here had any luck with diet changes? That's the next step for me I think, until I get the time to see a doctor. I've been trying to do diet changes but it all confuses me - some people say cut out grain, others say it's fine in moderation. I'm also really bad at sticking to a diet - especially if someone else in my house goes shopping and brings home junk. I don't eat badly but I want to make changes to see how they affect my skin. Any ideas on where to start? I'll check out the nutrition boards again too.
On 9/4/2012 at 6:37 PM, Lilly75 said:As much as I want to stay away from BP I gave in tonight... went and applied it to just the worst spots on my face. I hope it helps calm those ones at least. Also hope I find something that really works soon...
Anyone here had any luck with diet changes? That's the next step for me I think, until I get the time to see a doctor. I've been trying to do diet changes but it all confuses me - some people say cut out grain, others say it's fine in moderation. I'm also really bad at sticking to a diet - especially if someone else in my house goes shopping and brings home junk. I don't eat badly but I want to make changes to see how they affect my skin. Any ideas on where to start? I'll check out the nutrition boards again too.
For a while I was following a pretty insane diet for "histadelia". I wouldn't recommend diving that far into it right away. I find it's easier to fully eliminate dairy than grains, so do that. You might think it's impossible to fully eliminate grains, so maybe go for some ancient grain or rye or spelt bread. Buckwheat is apparently the best, but I couldn't find it. Most gluten-free breads totally suck. However, this brand makes awesome bagels and fairly good bread: [Edited link out] Also try quinoa instead of rice.
Find a vegetable or two that you like munching on raw, something simple. Half of what makes junk food appealing is how easy it is to grab and start munching. I eat baby carrots and cucumber all day long. Eventually you'll like doing that so much more than having snacks that you'll be able to reduce your sugar intake a lot.
In summary: eliminate dairy. reduce grains, gradually, until you can come close to eliminating. reduce sugars. increase vegetables.
College starts in 2 days. I only registered for one course, but only because it is hard and I am trying to find a full-time job and I am also starting my own club in college.
I'm thrilled that my skin got better at the right time. I still have dark marks but they will heal slowly. So yeah, it is still bad and these marks are so noticeable. I haven't gotten any cysts yet. maybe have one near eyebrow , but I really don't know how cysts look.. ha ha.; \
Ugh got like 5 pimples... Small but it means more dark marks. So annoying..
I hate dark marks, I always get those. They take a while to heal. I don't mind breaking out around mouth because I don't get these marks. I used to only break out around mouth. Now i break out on cheeks which leaves these marks that take a while to heal. Grrr
As much as I want to stay away from BP I gave in tonight... went and applied it to just the worst spots on my face. I hope it helps calm those ones at least. Also hope I find something that really works soon...
Anyone here had any luck with diet changes? That's the next step for me I think, until I get the time to see a doctor. I've been trying to do diet changes but it all confuses me - some people say cut out grain, others say it's fine in moderation. I'm also really bad at sticking to a diet - especially if someone else in my house goes shopping and brings home junk. I don't eat badly but I want to make changes to see how they affect my skin. Any ideas on where to start? I'll check out the nutrition boards again too.
Yeah, you should apply it on affected area where it is worst. I would do the same. I think my skin got used to SA. Have you tried SA %2? If you need help with diet, I can help! Plant-based raw diet seems to help. You should maybe give it a try. You don't have to go plant-based for ever ^^;; You should drink a lot of smoothies and juice and some snacks, like nuts/seeds.
Woke up today to something weird beneath my lip. It feels slightly swollen, but there's no inflammation and I don't actually see a pimple there. It might be one of those under the skin pimples that will just die and never come to a head. I really hope so because I start my new job full-time in 1 day and don't feel like dealing with any big active blemishes right now.
Moved into my new place, met all my roommates, they seem cool. My face looks like hell. Maybe I should quit all the new supplements. Or not ever use epsom salts again. Just used them a minute ago, first time in 5 days or so. If I look worse tomorrow I'm giving up on it all except maybe the apple cider vinegar and soluble fiber.