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Mini breakout from last week has calmed down thankfully. 
Pretty sure it's cause I was so stressed last week and even missed a dose of my Doxy. In another week, my skin should be looking even better. Thankfully, the scrape on my chin has healed a lot in the past 2 days! I don't know if it was the Tegaderm or what but it feels a lot less dry and looks better with makeup on. In another few days I figure it'll be like normal skin or the closest thing to it. It's just slightly dry now. It still looks a bit red but that should calm down soon and in the mean time makeup covers it well enough for it to look basically unnoticeable. Safe to say I'm pleased with how it's healing and I'm sure in a month's time it'll be completely normal skin there and less noticeable too.
I'm doing alright today. Not much in the way of actives. I have two old scars on my right cheek, and I've notices smaller actives are forming beneath those scars. One is already healed, but the other is new and kinda red. I hate it when pimples form in the same spot over and over, because it just deepens the scar and makes that dark mark even darker. I have been strictly drinking water for almost three months now, and the other day I had a soda at a fast food joint simply because water wasn't available (fresh spring water, anyways) and I realized something...soda just does not appeal to me anymore. It tastes sugary and gross and I know it's doing nothing at all for my overall health. When I drink water now it's like I FEEL it hydrating my body, and I think it improves my mood a little as well. Keep in mind....this coming from a dude who used to be a hopeless soda addict. I'd drink like 7 or 8 cans of mountain dew a day sometimes...it was that bad. But yeah, long story short, I think the water only approach has improved my skin drastically in terms of texture and smoothness.
almost forgot too: I had my interview at Petsmart a few days ago. I feel like it went really well. The manager seems like a down to earth guy and he's seen me before because I do most of my pet shopping there. He said he'd be contacting me soon for a second interview with another manager (apparently the 2 interview thing is their policy) it's been two days, Sat & Sun and I've not heard back yet. One of my friends told me they took almost 2 weeks to call her back for a second interview. Anyone else literally count the hours in those days following an interview when you're waiting for a callback? It's a stressful time! 
My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
Happy birthday. I turn 21 on the 27th. I'll be in the hospital. Having surgery on my sternum and ribs on the 26th. Hopefully I'm out by Monday so I can go to school. Can't carry more than 10 pounds (so, my backpack and groceries will be a problem) for 2 weeks though. No sex or bike riding for 6 weeks. The stress, pain and medication might make me break out. Sigh. At least my chest will look normal! Hell of a birthday present actually.
My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
Happy birthday!!!! 21!!!! Woooo! Im sure you have family to celebrate with. Shit, fly out to NYC and I'll take you out for your birthday! Well go bar hopping!
My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
Happy birthday for tomorrow!! 
Really try and enjoy your day, try not to spend it feeling down or sorry for yourself. Whatever you end up doing I hope you do have a good day!
My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
This might not be the positive message u want to hear but when i turned 20 this April i felt the same.. I know turning 21 is more special but I know what u mean. On my birthday I just felt like it was any other day, nothing exciting. When I turn 21 next year I hope it's not the same. Idk.
Happy birthday though 
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My birthday is tomorrow and I feel so alone. Idk what to do, no one cares. I hate feeling like birthdays are supposed to be special but they never are. I'm turning 21 and that's supposed to be the best birthday and it just feel like it will definitely not be anything like that. I just don't know what I want or what I need or why I even feel this way. I feel empty. I wish I was happy and idk why I'm not.
Happy Birthday! My birthday was yesterday, I turned 24. Don't feel bad because I didn't do much of anything...just relaxed at home and watched movies. I haven't celebrated my birthdays in a big way since my 21st. 21 is definitely the special birthday so try to have some fun and do something that makes you happy...it'll take your mind off your skin.
Thank you so much guys! Its crazy I feel like I have a family here, this really made my day! I appreciate y'all so much! Its been a good day so far. Just staying positive with no complaints!
Im feeling VERY discouraged. I absolutely can not find a job. Ive been applying for nanny/baby sitting jobs because its easy cash and I enjoy working with kids, and I literally have not gotten ONE email back. Ive also sent out maybe 25 emails and resumes to job postings on craigslist, and have applied on companies websites. I guess my next step is to actually go into the stores or businesses and apply there. My anxiety just goes through the roof as I think about doing that.
Terrible. Woke up with a cyst forming on my left cheek. 8 hours later, and it's the biggest spot I've ever had on my face. Still under the surface. I also have 4 big ones on my temple, on the same side, and a few on my forehead and nose. Plus this nasty one right beside my nostril that just won't go away. It's been weeks. It keeps filling up with a yellowy-green pus.
I wish I could pinpoint the cause of the cyst. Possibilities:
-Applying coconut oil to my face for two nights. Not last night, but the two before that.
-Eating lots of coconut oil for the last few days.
-Eating a massive chinese buffet 5 days ago.
-Using warm water in the shower again.
-School stress.
-Applying ACV to my face and drinking lots of it.
-Orange juice and rye on Saturday.
Now, possible actions to take:
-Leave it alone
-Apply ACV
-Spot treat with coconut oil
-Epsom salts
-Sea Salt
Any suggestions?
Terrible. Woke up with a cyst forming on my left cheek. 8 hours later, and it's the biggest spot I've ever had on my face. Still under the surface. I also have 4 big ones on my temple, on the same side, and a few on my forehead and nose. Plus this nasty one right beside my nostril that just won't go away. It's been weeks. It keeps filling up with a yellowy-green pus.
I wish I could pinpoint the cause of the cyst. Possibilities:
-Applying coconut oil to my face for two nights. Not last night, but the two before that.
-Eating lots of coconut oil for the last few days.
-Eating a massive chinese buffet 5 days ago.
-Using warm water in the shower again.
-School stress.
-Applying ACV to my face and drinking lots of it.
-Orange juice and rye on Saturday.
Now, possible actions to take:
-Leave it alone
-Apply ACV
-Spot treat with coconut oil
-Epsom salts
-Sea Salt
Any suggestions?
You have to take things slow. If your going to add in something new, whether a supplement or topical etc, try that by itself for a week before you add something else in. Other wise you will be stuck in this confusing cycle of not knowing whats helping and whats harming you.
Im feeling VERY discouraged. I absolutely can not find a job. Ive been applying for nanny/baby sitting jobs because its easy cash and I enjoy working with kids, and I literally have not gotten ONE email back. Ive also sent out maybe 25 emails and resumes to job postings on craigslist, and have applied on companies websites. I guess my next step is to actually go into the stores or businesses and apply there. My anxiety just goes through the roof as I think about doing that.
I'm in the same situation. I've been sending out resumes online and I haven't found a job yet. I know the next thing to do is physically go into stores and ask about work and hand in resumes but like you said, I get so so anxious even just thinking about that!! But I need the work so I'll have to do it...
For the jobs you've applied for online - if they have a contact number listed, maybe you could call to ask if they've already filled the position / just inquire about the job a bit after you've applied. Maybe that way they'd remember the name and look at the resume etc....That's the only suggestion I have
Now, possible actions to take:
-Leave it alone
-Apply ACV
-Spot treat with coconut oil
-Epsom salts
-Sea Salt
Any suggestions?
So I did an epsom salt mask for 30 minutes, then showered.
Waited a couple hours and put on some full-strength ACV. This was the first time I've done it without going straight to bed right afterward. Never knew how red and splotchy it made my face. Freaked me right out, so I rinsed it off after 20 minutes.
Now I'm hoping I haven't fucked it all up. Also waiting a couple hours so I can shave, and shower again (hate shaving without showering).
After this I'm just leaving it all alone. Should have done that in the first place.
Though I am positive ACV helped the first several times, at least on my cheeks. My nose and forehead seem to have gotten worse from it though. I think I'm done with it for good, topically. Going back to the water-only method. Being stuck in the hopsital for 4 days will help.
Im feeling VERY discouraged. I absolutely can not find a job. Ive been applying for nanny/baby sitting jobs because its easy cash and I enjoy working with kids, and I literally have not gotten ONE email back. Ive also sent out maybe 25 emails and resumes to job postings on craigslist, and have applied on companies websites. I guess my next step is to actually go into the stores or businesses and apply there. My anxiety just goes through the roof as I think about doing that.
I'm in the same situation. I've been sending out resumes online and I haven't found a job yet. I know the next thing to do is physically go into stores and ask about work and hand in resumes but like you said, I get so so anxious even just thinking about that!! But I need the work so I'll have to do it...
For the jobs you've applied for online - if they have a contact number listed, maybe you could call to ask if they've already filled the position / just inquire about the job a bit after you've applied. Maybe that way they'd remember the name and look at the resume etc....That's the only suggestion I have
Its a shitty situation huh? The issue is that the places on craigslist never have a business name/phone number because they dont want crazies calling or showing up. I really only have a few options left. Go back to Trader Joe's where I worked for 3 1/2 years and re apply, but that will mean working with the public, and we all know how that goes. My other option is to get a job at this casino a little ways away. I have an "in" there, but transportation will be an issue. I sold my truck to come out to NY, so ill have to take the subway which is about an hour and a half ride. Its only 14 miles! 14 miles is an hour and a half subway ride. Rediculous. Im so used to hopping in my truck and driving wherever without an issue on time. My other and last option is to keep trying to find nanny/babysitting positions that will pay cash under the table so I can keep my unemployment and bank away a good amount of $$$ and then move to where I want to live. Man oh man, life is so fucking difficult sometimes.
I just shaved. My skin looks alright. My left side is pretty clear, minus a few stubborn red spots and a blackhead that I am NOT picking at. The last one I picked at turned into a pimple and left a nice red mark. Much worse. Blackheads are virtually un noticeable and they look like freckles. My right side is my only issue and is my constant issue. I have 2-3 small but very red pimples that are drying up, and I have a few stubborn red marks. My chin is virtually clear, thank god. It just seems like whenever my red marks clear, I breakout again or I get another pimple or 2 and then I start the process over again. Its like a never ending cycle. Ugh. I know my condition is "light" or very mild, but its still noticeable and its ALL i think about.
Feeling a lot better. I have still been getting clogged pores but 90% of the time they are completely unnoticeable--pinprick size. Or, if they're bigger, they're gone within a day. I did my Boscia Bright White mask for the first time in a while today and definitely saw a brightening effect afterward. I'm feeling more comfortable with my skin right now. The scrape on my chin is now a small pink spot that is easily covered with makeup. It feels like a little bit of different tissue so I'm guessing when the pink fades it will leave a small scar. But I don't really mind since it's almost underneath my chin. Thank God I didn't scrape my cheek or forehead or nose or something.
I also met with my therapist for the first time today. She said it sounds like I have a case of OCD that has to do with my appearance/skin. She told me about EMDR and brain spotting therapies that she uses which have proven to be very efficient for treating OCD and they work fast, too. I'm looking forward to starting treatment with her because I'm so ready to not have these obsessive thoughts, or feel a constant need to look in the mirror anymore.
Its a shitty situation huh? The issue is that the places on craigslist never have a business name/phone number because they dont want crazies calling or showing up. I really only have a few options left. Go back to Trader Joe's where I worked for 3 1/2 years and re apply, but that will mean working with the public, and we all know how that goes. My other option is to get a job at this casino a little ways away. I have an "in" there, but transportation will be an issue. I sold my truck to come out to NY, so ill have to take the subway which is about an hour and a half ride. Its only 14 miles! 14 miles is an hour and a half subway ride. Rediculous. Im so used to hopping in my truck and driving wherever without an issue on time. My other and last option is to keep trying to find nanny/babysitting positions that will pay cash under the table so I can keep my unemployment and bank away a good amount of $$$ and then move to where I want to live. Man oh man, life is so fucking difficult sometimes.
Ughh yep it's a frustrating situation
I guess you'll have to weigh up pros/cons of your options. If you went back to Trader Joe's they'd probably hire you pretty quickly because you have experience with them -- and you could keep looking once you have a job for something you'd rather do. Being 'forced' to work in public could be a good thing - it might have a really good effect on building confidence etc though it could always go the other way and make any anxiety worse. Only you'd know how you'd handle /react to it all.
Anyway - good luck with the job hunt. Just keep at it - something will work out eventually
Feeling a lot better. I have still been getting clogged pores but 90% of the time they are completely unnoticeable--pinprick size. Or, if they're bigger, they're gone within a day. I did my Boscia Bright White mask for the first time in a while today and definitely saw a brightening effect afterward.
I'm feeling more comfortable with my skin right now. The scrape on my chin is now a small pink spot that is easily covered with makeup. It feels like a little bit of different tissue so I'm guessing when the pink fades it will leave a small scar. But I don't really mind since it's almost underneath my chin. Thank God I didn't scrape my cheek or forehead or nose or something.
I also met with my therapist for the first time today. She said it sounds like I have a case of OCD that has to do with my appearance/skin. She told me about EMDR and brain spotting therapies that she uses which have proven to be very efficient for treating OCD and they work fast, too. I'm looking forward to starting treatment with her because I'm so ready to not have these obsessive thoughts, or feel a constant need to look in the mirror anymore.
Good to hear you're doing and feeling better. Also good that the therapy sounds like it will help.
Another new big one showed up this morning, on the other side of my face. This must be candida die-off from the coconut oil. My eyes are bloodshot too. The nasty one by my nostril is still nasty. Not gonna pick it off this morning though, just gonna go to class and hope no one sees me. I'm actually so relieved I'm getting surgery, so I can be in hiding for 5 days.
EDIT: Never mind, the sea salt I put on to dry it out ripped it right off. Hello, square one.