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Feeling like shit! I am a week into The Regimen and my chin/mouth/lip area has exploded with acne (had small amounts in those areas). Feeling discouraged. I know i am stronger than this but i can't seem to break free from this mindset. If this doesn't work for me, i don't know where else i'll turn
I'm happy it's Saturday and the weekend here. The stress of the past week is behind me and I actually have a little time to relax. Not a lot though - still have other assessment to get into...
Seeing as the regimen might not be an option for me because of the cost, and I don't know of a good BP that I can buy in stores that will work well with the regimen method, I've been looking more into different birth controls and spironolactone. I'd rather not take either... but I need to do something and don't know what other options there are. I can't handle waking up to new blemishes everyday and still seeing the old ones and hyper-pigmentation there too. I don't have time really in the next few weeks to make a doctors appointment to talk about it all, so I'll just have to continue with what I've been doing lately.
It's a little ironic though that I convinced myself to try the regimen now... It was about this time last year that I quit BP (i remember because it was a little before my birthday so my skin wasn't great for my birthday), went through the bad breakout because of coming off it, and thought that I'd never go back to using BP again. In that time I've used BP in a cleanser but not as a gel or cream. And now I can't afford to order the BP I wanted to try - maybe it's a sign I shouldn't use the regimen just yet? 
haha
I'm happy it's Saturday and the weekend here. The stress of the past week is behind me and I actually have a little time to relax. Not a lot though - still have other assessment to get into...
Seeing as the regimen might not be an option for me because of the cost, and I don't know of a good BP that I can buy in stores that will work well with the regimen method, I've been looking more into different birth controls and spironolactone. I'd rather not take either... but I need to do something and don't know what other options there are. I can't handle waking up to new blemishes everyday and still seeing the old ones and hyper-pigmentation there too. I don't have time really in the next few weeks to make a doctors appointment to talk about it all, so I'll just have to continue with what I've been doing lately.
It's a little ironic though that I convinced myself to try the regimen now... It was about this time last year that I quit BP (i remember because it was a little before my birthday so my skin wasn't great for my birthday), went through the bad breakout because of coming off it, and thought that I'd never go back to using BP again. In that time I've used BP in a cleanser but not as a gel or cream. And now I can't afford to order the BP I wanted to try - maybe it's a sign I shouldn't use the regimen just yet?
Saturday?
Is still Friday here in the US
My skin is actually looking pretty good today. The stuff on my chin has healed, forehead and cheeks remain clear, only have one little blemish on my nose that will take no time at all to heal. It's funny because just when I'm about to start the Regimen my skin is going through a rare "clear" period, but I know these clear periods never last long. There are some studies out there that say that some acne sufferers stop getting acne at about age 25, and I turn 25 in four months, so it sure would be crazy if I'm starting to clear up naturally just when I'm days away from going on the Regimen I'm also wondering if my clearness has anything to do with reading some of the Regimen tips on shaving. It seems like every time I shave I get new pimples along my upper lip and bottom of my chin, but I've been using that Regimen shaving method lately to reduce irritation...been using just a basic two blade razor and the foam from my cleanser to shave with, PLUS I'm shaving almost every day now because it says if you wait longer that leads to more irritation when you shave. Usually I'd wait like a week to shave and just rock the stubble, so maybe these little changes are helping me?
In other news, got the confirmation email today that my BP has been shipped, so I should be able to start my Regimen log next week.
I'm happy it's Saturday and the weekend here. The stress of the past week is behind me and I actually have a little time to relax. Not a lot though - still have other assessment to get into...
Seeing as the regimen might not be an option for me because of the cost, and I don't know of a good BP that I can buy in stores that will work well with the regimen method, I've been looking more into different birth controls and spironolactone. I'd rather not take either... but I need to do something and don't know what other options there are. I can't handle waking up to new blemishes everyday and still seeing the old ones and hyper-pigmentation there too. I don't have time really in the next few weeks to make a doctors appointment to talk about it all, so I'll just have to continue with what I've been doing lately.
It's a little ironic though that I convinced myself to try the regimen now... It was about this time last year that I quit BP (i remember because it was a little before my birthday so my skin wasn't great for my birthday), went through the bad breakout because of coming off it, and thought that I'd never go back to using BP again. In that time I've used BP in a cleanser but not as a gel or cream. And now I can't afford to order the BP I wanted to try - maybe it's a sign I shouldn't use the regimen just yet?
haha
I hope you find something that works for you if you can't get the Regimen, Lily. Sorry to hear about those ridiculous shipping costs. 
I know there are quite a few girls on this site who have had great success in clearing up via Spiro.
Saturday?
Is still Friday here in the US
Yep - that's how different time zones work
My skin is actually looking pretty good today. The stuff on my chin has healed, forehead and cheeks remain clear, only have one little blemish on my nose that will take no time at all to heal. It's funny because just when I'm about to start the Regimen my skin is going through a rare "clear" period, but I know these clear periods never last long. There are some studies out there that say that some acne sufferers stop getting acne at about age 25, and I turn 25 in four months, so it sure would be crazy if I'm starting to clear up naturally just when I'm days away from going on the Regimen
In other news, got the confirmation email today that my BP has been shipped, so I should be able to start my Regimen log next week.
I'm happy it's Saturday and the weekend here. The stress of the past week is behind me and I actually have a little time to relax. Not a lot though - still have other assessment to get into...
Seeing as the regimen might not be an option for me because of the cost, and I don't know of a good BP that I can buy in stores that will work well with the regimen method, I've been looking more into different birth controls and spironolactone. I'd rather not take either... but I need to do something and don't know what other options there are. I can't handle waking up to new blemishes everyday and still seeing the old ones and hyper-pigmentation there too. I don't have time really in the next few weeks to make a doctors appointment to talk about it all, so I'll just have to continue with what I've been doing lately.
It's a little ironic though that I convinced myself to try the regimen now... It was about this time last year that I quit BP (i remember because it was a little before my birthday so my skin wasn't great for my birthday), went through the bad breakout because of coming off it, and thought that I'd never go back to using BP again. In that time I've used BP in a cleanser but not as a gel or cream. And now I can't afford to order the BP I wanted to try - maybe it's a sign I shouldn't use the regimen just yet?
I hope you find something that works for you if you can't get the Regimen, Lily. Sorry to hear about those ridiculous shipping costs.
I know there are quite a few girls on this site who have had great success in clearing up via Spiro.
Thanks 
Spiro's been in the back of my mind as an option for a while after coming across a few people here who seem to swear by it. I'll have to find out more about it though first.
And good to hear the BP is on the way - and that you skin seems to be doing well right now. Good luck with the regimen when you start! Hope it does work out well for you!
I have these 3 HUGE whiteheads/inflamed pimples on my left cheek, the like of which I haven't had since before I started tazorac. It's the middle of exams, so it's extremely discouraging. I feel like this monster/ freak of nature. The people at my school are really beautiful, so I almost always feel subpar in the looks department, but this is BAD. I really need to focus on studying, but I can just feel these pimples. They're itchy and heavy and big and red and look like they're some sort of outgrowth on my face. If it weren't so bad... I don't wanna pop them, because these pimples are here because I popped the last two for two days in a row. If I'd left them alone, my face wouldn't look like this. ARGH.
Anyone has heard or tried taking pueraria mirifica supplements? It contains phytoestrogens, which are similar to female's estrogens and can help to maintain some female functions in the body. Any information would be very appreciated!
I heard of them but haven't taken them. Some women take them to enlarge their breasts, but anything with phytoestrogens might be risky because it can lead to estrogen dominance in the body. Are you on diane-35? When I took it years ago, the gynecologist also prescribed androcur because diane contains a combination of progestin and estrogen to balance excess androgens but does not directly suppress androgens. Androcur is supposed to suppress excess androgens and can be taken in conjunction with diane, but this combination can really mess up your body's natural ability to regulate hormones in the long run. If you are already taking something estrogenic like diane, then maybe it's not a good idea to further boost your estrogen. Not sure what your specific hormonal imbalance is, though.
On 5/4/2013 at 3:40 PM, Cassie Reannan said:I spoke too soon, got 4 pimples this morning and 2 are those deep pimples that no matter how many times you pop it it comes back
That's annoying
If you can though, try and not pop them. I used to have these deep pimples that repeatedly came up in the same spot on my cheek. And I swear that's why they always came back in the same spot - because I would mess with them instead of letting them heal on there own. When I left them alone and let them go through their 'life cycle' (?) they healed completely and I haven't had acne pop up in that exact spot since then.
I don't even get regular acne anymore, nothing but big ass blister looking tumor size plastic under the skin hybrid cysts. I don't know what the fuck to even try anymore.
Im lost.
Keep you in my thoughts man. It's tough dealing with shitty skin. Keep your head up though as you have many of us going through this struggle with you
I'm so afraid that this will end. Being acne free will never feel as relaxing and natural as it would if I never had it at all - I'm happy but at the same time I know it can come back any time, with any strength. I could be all covered in cysts within two weeks. Or I could be totally clear. I never thought that having no acne will bring even bigger tension.
I broke out the other day literally within 5 minutes of having a drink of that water kefir stuff. It's insane. I broke out from it before but keep doing these occasional experiments and yep, almost every time. I know it's an allergic reaction because the cyst was huge, red, inflamed and very itchy, and regular "acne" doesn't appear within 5 minutes like that. It literally went from perfect, smooth skin to massive cyst in that time. That's probably a hive of some sort, not acne. Which explains why it still happens even while on BP but no other acne does.
Anyway, since I know what caused it, I'm not stressing. I'm not going to drink water kefir ever again I don't think. (I know I've said that before). If it affects my body that violently it can't be good for my insides, either.
I've basically decided that my boyfriend and I are breaking up. It's really just a question of how we go through the separation, at this point. It's going to take some time, and we do really love each other so this isn't going to be one of those "Fuck you, get out of my life" type of breakups. It's going to take compassion from both of us and it's going to be really sad. We held each other and cried the other night because we both love each other so deeply but we both feel it isn't right. I don't want to be with someone this emotionally unstable and who has these types of anger issues. I want a guy who is sweet, kind, and maybe a little "bad" but not MEAN or ABUSIVE to me. A guy with an edge and a guy who makes you cry from screaming at you are not the same thing. I also really want someone who knows what they want out of their career, as I do. My current guy just...is all over the place. He just completed some expensive computer training that took a lot of time, money and effort, and then like a week later he doesn't want to do that anymore and is thinking of going back to school to be a biologist... WTF!? Then of course, I GET GUILTED for not "supporting his dreams?" It's insanity, I put SO much support behind the computer thing, got all excited for him, etc. I've known other people like this, and sadly they are often still bouncing from one thing to another in their 40s and 50s. I'd really like a guy who has a clear direction and knows who he is. Acting the way my boyfriend acts is okay when you're 21 but we're in our 30s now and I feel like a man should have decided what he wants by then, you know? If this was his only bad quality, that would be okay. But that combined with the terrible temper, emotional abuse in the past, etc. It's just too much and I want better for ME. I deserve that....
Gah... sometimes I feel like I shouldn't talk so personal on here... but I've really come to view you guys in this thread as friends.
Anyways, I made some new hooping videos with good sound quality if you guys want to see. They are on my blog. [Edited link out]
Sasch, will respond to your PM right now.
Anakin has a dark side... lol
That Anakin GIF is just meant to be humorous. It's a reference to all the bad boy talk recently.
Anyway, sounds like you made the right decision, dejaclairevoyant.
I've basically decided that my boyfriend and I are breaking up.
On 5/4/2013 at 11:05 PM, dejaclairevoyant said:I broke out the other day literally within 5 minutes of having a drink of that water kefir stuff. It's insane. I broke out from it before but keep doing these occasional experiments and yep, almost every time. I know it's an allergic reaction because the cyst was huge, red, inflamed and very itchy, and regular "acne" doesn't appear within 5 minutes like that. It literally went from perfect, smooth skin to massive cyst in that time. That's probably a hive of some sort, not acne. Which explains why it still happens even while on BP but no other acne does.
Anyway, since I know what caused it, I'm not stressing. I'm not going to drink water kefir ever again I don't think. (I know I've said that before). If it affects my body that violently it can't be good for my insides, either.
I've basically decided that my boyfriend and I are breaking up. It's really just a question of how we go through the separation, at this point. It's going to take some time, and we do really love each other so this isn't going to be one of those "Fuck you, get out of my life" type of breakups. It's going to take compassion from both of us and it's going to be really sad. We held each other and cried the other night because we both love each other so deeply but we both feel it isn't right. I don't want to be with someone this emotionally unstable and who has these types of anger issues. I want a guy who is sweet, kind, and maybe a little "bad" but not MEAN or ABUSIVE to me. A guy with an edge and a guy who makes you cry from screaming at you are not the same thing. I also really want someone who knows what they want out of their career, as I do. My current guy just...is all over the place. He just completed some expensive computer training that took a lot of time, money and effort, and then like a week later he doesn't want to do that anymore and is thinking of going back to school to be a biologist... WTF!? Then of course, I GET GUILTED for not "supporting his dreams?" It's insanity, I put SO much support behind the computer thing, got all excited for him, etc. I've known other people like this, and sadly they are often still bouncing from one thing to another in their 40s and 50s. I'd really like a guy who has a clear direction and knows who he is. Acting the way my boyfriend acts is okay when you're 21 but we're in our 30s now and I feel like a man should have decided what he wants by then, you know? If this was his only bad quality, that would be okay. But that combined with the terrible temper, emotional abuse in the past, etc. It's just too much and I want better for ME. I deserve that....
Gah... sometimes I feel like I shouldn't talk so personal on here... but I've really come to view you guys in this thread as friends.
Anyways, I made some new hooping videos with good sound quality if you guys want to see. They are on my blog. [Edited link out]
Sasch, will respond to your PM right now.
I think that's for the best, Deja. I've been following your updates on the boyfriend situation and it seems like you'll both be happier if you part ways. You definitely don't want to keep yourself involved in an abusive relationship. It's tough, but sometimes in life we gotta close an old chapter so that a new one can open up.
p.s : your hooping videos are fun to watch! Tons of positive energy at work there. ![:]](https://static.acne.org/ipb_uploads/emoticons/smileys_n_people_63.png ":]")
Skin update: Doing pretty good today, still. I usually NEVER pick at my skin, but I did that last night because I had this noticeable blackhead on my cheek that was bothering me. I regret picking at it, but it didn't really damage my skin much. Skin-wise I'm still looking pretty clear aside from hyper-pigmentation, only major active I have right now is the little one of my nose.
Faking it big time. My friend went with me to see an apartment that was WAAAAYYYYY too small for the asking price. We went for lunch and then watched a movie. It was very relaxing. Now that i am alone, my shitty skin is all i can think about. Sucks to be me. I feel that dreadful feeling that i felt all last summer stating up again where i just want to hide.
Faking it big time. My friend went with me to see an apartment that was WAAAAYYYYY too small for the asking price. We went for lunch and then watched a movie. It was very relaxing. Now that i am alone, my shitty skin is all i can think about. Sucks to be me. I feel that dreadful feeling that i felt all last summer stating up again where i just want to hide.
Yea being alone with my thoughts is the worst part.
I got 2 little sh*ts growing on my left temple. These probably aren't going away. I've been clear for a couple weeks now so this is like a little friendly reminder from my face about how much my life sucks. lol ahhhhh man
Faking it big time. My friend went with me to see an apartment that was WAAAAYYYYY too small for the asking price. We went for lunch and then watched a movie. It was very relaxing. Now that i am alone, my shitty skin is all i can think about. Sucks to be me. I feel that dreadful feeling that i felt all last summer stating up again where i just want to hide.
Yea being alone with my thoughts is the worst part.
I got 2 little sh*ts growing on my left temple. These probably aren't going away. I've been clear for a couple weeks now so this is like a little friendly reminder from my face about how much my life sucks. lol ahhhhh man
Gotta love our skin. Glad that you are experiencing some clearance though. I find that listening to music and writing helps me at times (but not always)
Pretty shitty day!! I'm breaking out with a mix of tiny skin colored and red bumps on my cheeks, chin and near the jaw. I'm starting to get a couple of 'em on my neck (first time in months!!) and one on my forehead (which is usually very clear). I think it's because I've been wearing makeup to cover my scars. Now, I can't wear makeup anymore and have to show the world my bare face for the summer.I think I'd rather go bare face because it gets really hot and humid here in the summer and I hate the icky feeling of my oily face+ sweat+heat + melting makeup.
Also, my dad and I had a heated mini fight today about my school and my future. I just hate it when he wants me to do something I don't want to do!! There's a program in university that I'm thinking of applying in, and I talked about it briefly to him one time and he mocked me and said I should do something else instead. It really hurt my feelings. This just makes me not want to talk about my career path plan to him anymore. But, I really want to, though, because I just want someone to tell me that I'm making a good decision with my life since he's my dad and I feel like I'm a failure if he's disappointed in me.
As if acne isn't enough for me already.
Everything but my skin is wonderful. It's better than the other day, but still...I used to be beautiful...I grew Ugly. Self pity. So attractive. Going back to the derm on Monday. I hope she doesn't put me on accutane. Might ask about birth control.
Stella, chin up. Parents are like that. You have to prove yourself to them. I could be wrong, but I think he's just looking out for you. When you have to prove to someone that you're right, it makes you more committed. So you don't end up like deja clairvoyants bf, bouncing around undecided. ( deja clairvoyant, that wasn't meant to be offensive!) I know others like that to. Having to argue for your dreams makes you less fickle!
My face looks fucking horrible. Im starting to consider accutane, this shit is getting out of hand. Past 2 years have seen zero improvement, each week is the same shit cyst appear they start to die leaving scars behind then bam brand new fucking cyst on my fucking neck,cheeks that hurt like a bitch, take fucking weeks to fully die and it never fucking ends. Its been the same shit for years, im thinking of just going and living in the woods were the monsters belong. Rant over.
Pretty shitty day!! I'm breaking out with a mix of tiny skin colored and red bumps on my cheeks, chin and near the jaw. I'm starting to get a couple of 'em on my neck (first time in months!!) and one on my forehead (which is usually very clear). I think it's because I've been wearing makeup to cover my scars. Now, I can't wear makeup anymore and have to show the world my bare face for the summer.I think I'd rather go bare face because it gets really hot and humid here in the summer and I hate the icky feeling of my oily face+ sweat+heat + melting makeup.
Also, my dad and I had a heated mini fight today about my school and my future. I just hate it when he wants me to do something I don't want to do!! There's a program in university that I'm thinking of applying in, and I talked about it briefly to him one time and he mocked me and said I should do something else instead. It really hurt my feelings. This just makes me not want to talk about my career path plan to him anymore. But, I really want to, though, because I just want someone to tell me that I'm making a good decision with my life since he's my dad and I feel like I'm a failure if he's disappointed in me.
As if acne isn't enough for me already.
Never ever wait for someone else approval! I know, it's nice to feel the support, but the only thing that matters is that you like your studies and will a get job that you'll enjoy. Too many people are aiming for money making and end up wishing they didn't have to wake in the morning and go to work. Or they try to survive the year until they get a vacation and then can enjoy themselves. So they really live only on one month of the year. Make sure you live for yourself, and not for your dad or anyone else
My mom was the worst when it comes to support. She made big scenes when I moved out to another country, she was asking me to come back and telling that I will never achieve anything, later, when I started studying something and found that it's not my field, she was in terror - how can you drop out of studies?? Now I finally found myself and I'm happy, if I listened to her, who knows where I would be.