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My skin is good (minor breakout from a random caffeine binge yesterday but I'm pleased that it's mild) but our family cat is in surgery as we speak... I'm waiting to find out if his tumor was operable or if he had to be put down. Really struggling badly with this and would appreciate any prayers or positive thoughts from you guys...his name is Otis and he's a big black kitty... I adopted him from an animal shelter over 10 years ago and gave him to my mom..he means a lot to our family. This is really hard.
EDIT--- He died. 
My skin is good (minor breakout from a random caffeine binge yesterday but I'm pleased that it's mild) but our family cat is in surgery as we speak... I'm waiting to find out if his tumor was operable or if he had to be put down. Really struggling badly with this and would appreciate any prayers or positive thoughts from you guys...his name is Otis and he's a big black kitty... I adopted him from an animal shelter over 10 years ago and gave him to my mom..he means a lot to our family. This is really hard.
EDIT--- He died.
I'm so sorry to hear that deja - I know what it's like to lose a loved pet and you're right, it's really hard. I'm sorry I don't have any 'advice' but I do hope that you're feeling ok soon...
My skin is good (minor breakout from a random caffeine binge yesterday but I'm pleased that it's mild) but our family cat is in surgery as we speak... I'm waiting to find out if his tumor was operable or if he had to be put down. Really struggling badly with this and would appreciate any prayers or positive thoughts from you guys...his name is Otis and he's a big black kitty... I adopted him from an animal shelter over 10 years ago and gave him to my mom..he means a lot to our family. This is really hard.
EDIT--- He died.
Oh I'm sorry to hear... My grandparent's cat also died this week ((
still feeling as crappy as always... i just hate it when people look at me coz i start thinking every negative thoughts that there is....
This is what fucks my confidence up too. People very rarely comment on my face or ask me what's wrong directly to me. But I KNOW that even if they're not saying it, they're definitely thinking it. And even probably talk about it with other people when I'm not with them
How do you know such things? Can you read their minds? Even then, who cares that they do that anyway? I think that people talk about me too, but that does not stop me from being outgoing, because they are not avoiding me even when they think negative about me.
It is a problem when large groups of people are avoiding you, because then you are being bullied. That is when you have to get out of there and search for new people.
still feeling as crappy as always... i just hate it when people look at me coz i start thinking every negative thoughts that there is....
This is what fucks my confidence up too. People very rarely comment on my face or ask me what's wrong directly to me. But I KNOW that even if they're not saying it, they're definitely thinking it. And even probably talk about it with other people when I'm not with them
How do you know such things? Can you read their minds? Even then, who cares that they do that anyway? I think that people talk about me too, but that does not stop me from being outgoing, because they are not avoiding me even when they think negative about me.
It is a problem when large groups of people are avoiding you, because then you are being bullied. That is when you have to get out of there and search for new people.
Not many people know this, but I am actually the World's most efficient mind-reader. I could even tell the forum what you're thinking right now, but I won't go into that 
Anyway, this week I've been feeling good and confident about myself. I'm on what I like to call a peak, but inevitably it will change soon and I'll be on a downer soon, so gonna enjoy it while it lasts
still feeling as crappy as always... i just hate it when people look at me coz i start thinking every negative thoughts that there is....
This is what fucks my confidence up too. People very rarely comment on my face or ask me what's wrong directly to me. But I KNOW that even if they're not saying it, they're definitely thinking it. And even probably talk about it with other people when I'm not with them
How do you know such things? Can you read their minds? Even then, who cares that they do that anyway? I think that people talk about me too, but that does not stop me from being outgoing, because they are not avoiding me even when they think negative about me.
It is a problem when large groups of people are avoiding you, because then you are being bullied. That is when you have to get out of there and search for new people.
Not many people know this, but I am actually the World's most efficient mind-reader. I could even tell the forum what you're thinking right now, but I won't go into that
Anyway, this week I've been feeling good and confident about myself. I'm on what I like to call a peak, but inevitably it will change soon and I'll be on a downer soon, so gonna enjoy it while it lasts
Why does it go down soon?
My skin has been doing quite well as of late. The only time in the past 2 months I've gotten zits have been right before my period, and I only got one or two then. They healed quite fast and right now my skin looks pretty clear, really clear with makeup on.
I'm feeling pretty happy with my skin, I will admit. Still taking Mino, 2x a day, and using Epiduo at night. I just hate that as soon as something with my skin is going right, I focus on another part of my body to dislike. I've noticed that whenever my skin is good, I suddenly become more self conscious about my weight. I'm of average weight and have been told I have a pretty nice figure, but I just can't seem to let it go.
Also, this isn't acne related, but I'm feeling disheartened with my love life as of late. I'm still trying to get over my ex, who hurt me a lot, and the boys I've talked to since him all seem to only be interested in sex. I just want to find a good guy that I have chemistry with. I'm 20 now and I feel like I'll never find them.
Girl, 20 is SOOOOOO young. Holy crap, to be 20. (I'm 30) Please enjoy this time in your life and don't worry about love! I'm glad your skin is doing better too.
My skin is good (minor breakout from a random caffeine binge yesterday but I'm pleased that it's mild) but our family cat is in surgery as we speak... I'm waiting to find out if his tumor was operable or if he had to be put down. Really struggling badly with this and would appreciate any prayers or positive thoughts from you guys...his name is Otis and he's a big black kitty... I adopted him from an animal shelter over 10 years ago and gave him to my mom..he means a lot to our family. This is really hard.
EDIT--- He died.
Really sorry to hear that news, Deja. I've lost pets before and I know how hard that can be, especially if you were really attached. They become like members of the family. Best wishes to you.
Girl, 20 is SOOOOOO young. Holy crap, to be 20. (I'm 30) Please enjoy this time in your life and don't worry about love! I'm glad your skin is doing better too.
Yeah, you should really enjoy this time. I have been denied joy. Well, not really denied, but I didn't have any friends and I thought I couldn't go anywhere. Last year I found out that I actually could go anywhere (lucky me).
I'm feeling pretty happy with my skin, I will admit...I just hate that as soon as something with my skin is going right, I focus on another part of my body to dislike. I've noticed that whenever my skin is good, I suddenly become more self conscious about my weight. I'm of average weight and have been told I have a pretty nice figure, but I just can't seem to let it go.
I understand this completely! For some reason we can't be at peace with our bodies.
Let me give you an example: when I was fat I was unhappy and desperate to be thin, when I got thin I was anxious I overdid it and tried to gain a little more weight, I gained a bit more weight and then I felt unhappy because I wasn't fit and toned enough, etc, etc. I've become more self-aware of this negative habit and I'm trying to put an end to it.
This is why I now advocate for unconditional body acceptance. I'm just trying to accept my body, flaws and all, because this obsessiveness and interminable dissatisfaction is a waste of my time. I believe that achieving goals (getting thin, clearing acne) won't make you truly happy unless you love yourself unconditionally first. Easier said than done, but it's not impossible.
My skin has gotten a hundred times worse over the last week. Especially today. I'm hoping it's either just a result of quitting B5 and L-carnitine, and it'll re-balance soon, or it's just stress from school and my relationship. And that it'll improve and not just stay like this or worse forever. I've also been thinking my skin might actually be "dry", even though it gets really oily on my nose and forehead. I don't wash with soap but I scrub at my face with my hands in the shower, and I usually come out with flakiness. And lately my face looks red in a "windburned" way. Like from dryness, not inflammation. So I just moisturized for the first time in years. Feels weird being all greasy with moisturizer. Hope this wasn't a mistake. For the next week I'm going to barely use any water, or my hands, on my face in the shower. See if I can just let it strengthen itself back up, build new layers, etc. What have I got to lose?
still feeling as crappy as always... i just hate it when people look at me coz i start thinking every negative thoughts that there is....
This is what fucks my confidence up too. People very rarely comment on my face or ask me what's wrong directly to me. But I KNOW that even if they're not saying it, they're definitely thinking it. And even probably talk about it with other people when I'm not with them
You should be on stage bruv , mind reader you'd be as prosperous as Switzerland the amount of money you'd make!
My acne is up and down, but overall, getting better by the week. I'm a little over 6 weeks on the regimen today, and my skin is doing well. One semi-painful breakout on my forehead (but relatively small compared to how it was before I was on the regime) a few tiny whiteheads and a few "regular" (not too cystic) sort of pimples. I'm honestly not surprised about this breakout though. I had a lot of caffeine on Easter sunday, then I barely ate anything from Sunday until Monday evening because I was sick with worry about our cat, and then I've been grieving his loss since then. I'm barely starting to get a normal appetite back. So I think a lot of my current breakouts are stress related. I want to take a "mental health" week here pretty soon, where I just relax and spend time with people I love and watch movies and don't work too much. Hopefully it will help my skin.
Oh and this is random, but are there any horror movie fans here? EVIL DEAD (the remake) comes out this week and it's getting great reviews. Looks like the most gory movie of human history. We're going to see it on Sunday and are super excited.
My acne is up and down, but overall, getting better by the week. I'm a little over 6 weeks on the regimen today, and my skin is doing well. One semi-painful breakout on my forehead (but relatively small compared to how it was before I was on the regime) a few tiny whiteheads and a few "regular" (not too cystic) sort of pimples. I'm honestly not surprised about this breakout though. I had a lot of caffeine on Easter sunday, then I barely ate anything from Sunday until Monday evening because I was sick with worry about our cat, and then I've been grieving his loss since then. I'm barely starting to get a normal appetite back. So I think a lot of my current breakouts are stress related. I want to take a "mental health" week here pretty soon, where I just relax and spend time with people I love and watch movies and don't work too much. Hopefully it will help my skin.
Oh and this is random, but are there any horror movie fans here? EVIL DEAD (the remake) comes out this week and it's getting great reviews. Looks like the most gory movie of human history. We're going to see it on Sunday and are super excited.
I'm a HUGE horror movie fan....like to the point where I'm practically addicted to scary movies, haha. I've been counting the days until the new Evil Dead comes out, because the trailer looks so badass. That scene where she forks her own tongue with the utility knife? CHILLING, lol. Another movie I'm really looking forward to this year is Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem. It looks pretty damn spooky too.
Skin update: Things are looking up. Forehead and cheeks are still pretty clear aside from scarring, and my chin has finally calmed down. Had a pretty rough chin breakout, but everything has dried out and subsided now. Just one small active left down there.
I'm frustrated. Clear for about a year from eating right, strengthening my body from the inside, using the right products. Most of my dark spots had faded and all was well.
Then I binged on a bottle of cheap red wine last month. The breakout has cleared, but these new dark spots are driving me insane. I'm so angry with myself! I even got one on my left cheek. That's my clear cheek!
Alcohol = BAD. But I knew that already. Hmpf.
Bad. My acne is very moderate right now, but why do I look so fucking disgusting? I removed all the pictures from our Easter dinner where I was present... Maybe I should just wear a mask on half of my face, like Phantom of the Opera? It's scarred from the previous cysts, there's this giant red cyst which doesn't shrink or go away, and dozen of dark red spots... It was impossible to look at myself in the pictures and I had no wish to retouch them as I usually do. What's the point in presenting a lie? As soon my acne gets reduced from the bcp and vitamin A + D I'm using now (with really good results so far) I'm going for chemical peals or Fraxel. I just can't live like this anymore, hiding one side of my face...
People, please I beg for you advice how to reduce the side of a giant cyst, with pus clogged beneath, never coming to head! It looks like some mini tumor, I think it's the biggest cyst I've ever had. It's on the lower part of my right cheek, right after the "laughing wrinkle". Hurts when I smile. I warmed it as most of the websites advice, but it increased in size. Tried to ice it but it just got more angry red. I can't look at it anymore, if there is no other way, I'll cut it open myself and release the pus... But this will result in one more scar.... Help me ((((
On 4/4/2013 at 9:37 PM, Pianina said:Bad. My acne is very moderate right now, but why do I look so fucking disgusting? I removed all the pictures from our Easter dinner where I was present... Maybe I should just wear a mask on half of my face, like Phantom of the Opera? It's scarred from the previous cysts, there's this giant red cyst which doesn't shrink or go away, and dozen of dark red spots... It was impossible to look at myself in the pictures and I had no wish to retouch them as I usually do. What's the point in presenting a lie? As soon my acne gets reduced from the bcp and vitamin A + D I'm using now (with really good results so far) I'm going for chemical peals or Fraxel. I just can't live like this anymore, hiding one side of my face...
People, please I beg for you advice how to reduce the side of a giant cyst, with pus clogged beneath, never coming to head! It looks like some mini tumor, I think it's the biggest cyst I've ever had. It's on the lower part of my right cheek, right after the "laughing wrinkle". Hurts when I smile. I warmed it as most of the websites advice, but it increased in size. Tried to ice it but it just got more angry red. I can't look at it anymore, if there is no other way, I'll cut it open myself and release the pus... But this will result in one more scar.... Help me
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Hey Pianina,
I had a big BIG cyst under my jawline last week. I just started using coconut oil on my face around the same time, too. I was really afraid to use coconut oil on my face because well, it's oil and that seemed gross. So, instead of smearing the oil all over my face, I just put it on my cyst, and in the morning, it was pretty much flattened, but not completely so. It wasn't a miracle, but it was DEFINITELY helpful. Now it's completely gone. Then, two days ago, I got a little mini-cyst on my chin and I put coconut oil on it overnight. In the morning, there was a little white head, so I popped it and now it's gone except for a little red mark.
I got expeller-pressed virgin coconut oil (it's white and solid, but when you rub it in your hands, it melts instantly). It may not work miracles, but it doesn't break me out, helps with redness, reduces cysts and moisturizes beautifully at night.
As for how I'm feeling about my acne: I still have some tiny blackheads, which are finally going away due to a facial brush I got (similar to Clarisonic, but manual--only cost $5, not $150! lol). But the redness is pretty much gone, and the red marks are fading. It takes me 15 minutes to do my makeup instead of an hour. I feel so much better about myself-- even when I get a zit, I feel "okay" with it. It's both a change in attitude and in my actual physical state.
Thank you okaythen
I hate inside.
Sum1killme, I'm so sorry I read your posts and know the pain you're in. We all understand how frustrating it is to wake up day after day with more acne. It really hurts. Just be diligent and know that one day it will be better and that we're all here for you and each other.