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I have had acne on and off for many years, and for about 10 of those years I was taking whatever crap the doctors were prescribing, thinking it would be a miracle cure. Well, guess what. I'm paying for ALL of it now. Do your future self a favor and be cautious with what you put in your body and on your skin. Also, find a doctor who actually cares (not about $$$, about YOU) - it's very rare but it exists.
I am pissed and upset.
I have a really important day coming up tomorrow, and all my breakouts were healing yesterday. I had no active pimples on my face this morning so I was in a good mood. HOWEVER, a clogged pimple decided to rear its ugly head and I know by tomorrow it'll be a huge whitehead. Why oh why couldn't it have waited 24 hours?! Just for once, just one time, I want to feel confident about my skin when I have something really important going on and the last thing I want to be thinking out is how my skin looks and what other people are thinking!!
GRRR.
First time I didn't get a bad breakout during my ovulation, just a few minor pimples that have already healed. My skin is slowly progressing! Besides my hair doesn't get greasy so fast, now I only need to wash them every 3rd day which totally makes them look thicker.
Everything has settled down since the breakouts I had a couple of weeks ago. I've cut out caffeine, which has helped greatly and I try not to eat as much dairy as I used to.
I ordered some acne.org AHA+ today, so hopefully that can help with my red marks and skin tone.
Have you tried Apple Cider Vinegar for your marks. I've been using it for a couple of months now and very impressed with the results - it's really attacked my hyperpigmentation and hasn't caused any breakouts. It also very cheap.
How about rechristening me from Joshua to Scarface? I HATE SCARS. I HATE ACNE. I HATE MYSELF BECAUSE OF THESE HIDEOUS SCARS.
P.s-I have got Evion 400.Is vitamin e good for acne? Has it got any side effects which could probably cause more harm than good?
I've heard it is very good for the skin, but I'm not sure that it's very good if you're still suffering acne breakouts. The vitamin E oil I brought was very thick and although I didn't suffer from any breakouts while using it, I always felt like I was clogging my pores and was just asking for a full onslaught of cysts.
Vitamin C, Fenugreek Tea, lots of water, avoiding dairy and sugar, good sleep, sun, dove beauty bar once every couple of days. Seems to be working.
The high pressure shower thing worked for a bit but I over-did it. I think I need a good quick high-pressure spray but I shouldn't keep my face under it for more than a few seconds.
I've never felt more inferior.Today my friends went to a club accompanied by their stunning girlfriends.They hogged before going .The food which they ate might be the last thing an acne afflicted individual might want to ingest.It was full of salt,butter etc.They drank 6 Heineken cans each so that they don't have to pay for alcohol at the club where beer is sold at thrice it's price.The girls looked so beautiful...The guys had flawless skin.They eat everything ,drink beer and even then they have immaculate skin which shines.I sat there watching them.I clicked photographs of the couples with lecherous smiles ,the smile which a guy has on his face when he knows ...that the night has something in store for him.
I am so fussy about my food.I eat only the right food.Egg whites,green tea,less salt,almost zero sugar,no simple carbohydrates...And then what result do i get? Red inflamed skin... Life is a drudgery for me.I am not living it the way a guy my age is supposed to.While my friends are having the time of their lives with their girls at the club,i'm reading economic times(i'm not jealous)... About the sinking Indian economy and the draconian steps of the RBI to counter it.My whole life would be spent alone reading... I'm sick of being alone.My life is a drab.I hate my life sometimes.
What's the bloody purpose of my life? To study all the time? To prepare for exams ...so that i can redeem ? Redeem for not becoming a doctor ...Redeem for not fulfilling my mother's dreams and ambitions ? Get into a top B school... But what will i do after that? Because i'll always have a SHIT life.And no i'm not being negative... It's SHIT. ALWAYS!
I drink beer=breakout. I workout=breakout. I eat my favorite food=breakout. I service myself=breakout. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH MY BODY. Wouldn't being dead be the same as the life i'm living?
It stinks to be living the life i'm living.
On 7/20/2013 at 11:40 PM, Perseverance92 said:I've never felt more inferior.Today my friends went to a club accompanied by their stunning girlfriends.They hogged before going .The food which they ate might be the last thing an acne afflicted individual might want to ingest.It was full of salt,butter etc.They drank 6 Heineken cans each so that they don't have to pay for alcohol at the club where beer is sold at thrice it's price.The girls looked so beautiful...The guys had flawless skin.They eat everything ,drink beer and even then they have immaculate skin which shines.I sat there watching them.I clicked photographs of the couples with lecherous smiles ,the smile which a guy has on his face when he knows ...that the night has something in store for him.
I am so fussy about my food.I eat only the right food.Egg whites,green tea,less salt,almost zero sugar,no simple carbohydrates...And then what result do i get? Red inflamed skin... Life is a drudgery for me.I am not living it the way a guy my age is supposed to.While my friends are having the time of their lives with their girls at the club,i'm reading economic times(i'm not jealous)... About the sinking Indian economy and the draconian steps of the RBI to counter it.My whole life would be spent alone reading... I'm sick of being alone.My life is a drab.I hate my life sometimes.
What's the bloody purpose of my life? To study all the time? To prepare for exams ...so that i can redeem ? Redeem for not becoming a doctor ...Redeem for not fulfilling my mother's dreams and ambitions ? Get into a top B school... But what will i do after that? Because i'll always have a SHIT life.And no i'm not being negative... It's SHIT. ALWAYS!
I drink beer=breakout. I workout=breakout. I eat my favorite food=breakout. I service myself=breakout. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH MY BODY. Wouldn't being dead be the same as the life i'm living?
It stinks to be living the life i'm living.
My thoughts exactly....sometimes I get annoyed when I see people who can eat whatever they want and their skin is flawless. Granted, those people are usually obese and/or have high cholesterol and will probably pay for it later in their lives.
In any case, you shouldn't let acne hold you back. Go out and enjoy your youth! I love going to clubs because everyone's skin looks flawless in dim lighting
Had a great day today. No new clogged pores or zits, and my skin looked really good for almost the whole day! I really only had to blot once, other than that my face stayed pretty oil-free. I've been trying out Aczone in the morning and using Milk of Magnesia as a primer. I like both a lot. 
Everything's going pretty well right now, I just feel guilty because I've been slacking off on exercise so much. I'm worried I'll gain excessive weight again....I need to stop eating junk and go to the gym.
Just as I thought it would, the hot weather we are having in the UK at the moment has caused me to breakout a little. In addition, got a zit on my chest and a few on my upper back/shoulders.
I really hate this weather - whenever I`m out and about all I see is attractive, confident people with beautiful, flawless skin and I just feel like an inferior freak and a monster in comparison. I haven`t even got the confidence to wear shorts or an open-necked shirt/t-shirt because I would look repulsive and make a fool of myself.
Really need to discuss this at CBT on Tuesday.
Really down tonight...went out to a local music festival, first time I've been out in months, saw some friends I haven't seen for a year. Get home,check mirror, heart sinks. I'm sick of this, better off staying in. Will do next time.
Totally get where you are coming from Mesha so don`t think that you are the only one. I avoid social situations too because I feel too self-conscious to enjoy myself.
I've been feeling way more self-conscious than usual lately. Probably because of the flakiness I've been dealing with from BP and that I can't really get makeup to work over skin textured like that. But it hasn't been just my skin that I've been worried over - I keep thinking about different facial features (nose, lips, cheeks, jaw... so basically everything) and how, if I ever ended up with a load of money, I'd consider using it to 'fix' things and make them look nice. It worries me that I've suddenly become more concerned with this and I don't know why... they're things that I've always had in the back of my mind but never actually cared about... but now I am more concerned with how I look... and I wish I wasn't. It worries me because at this rate I can see that if I ever get clear skin, my thoughts are just going to shift focus on every other 'flaw' I have. Again, I don't know why I'm thinking about this because I really can't change any part of how I look... and I wish I wasn't so worried about how I look now and how others perceive me... I'd like to just forget about it all completely! Not care about acne, or my skin or my facial features and how they look etc and just be happy and confident and enjoy life - but right now that seems impossible. I don't know how to think about it all less or worry about it less but I'll try and find a way....
Just as I thought it would, the hot weather we are having in the UK at the moment has caused me to breakout a little. In addition, got a zit on my chest and a few on my upper back/shoulders.
I really hate this weather - whenever I`m out and about all I see is attractive, confident people with beautiful, flawless skin and I just feel like an inferior freak and a monster in comparison. I haven`t even got the confidence to wear shorts or an open-necked shirt/t-shirt because I would look repulsive and make a fool of myself.
Really need to discuss this at CBT on Tuesday.
Really down tonight...went out to a local music festival, first time I've been out in months, saw some friends I haven't seen for a year. Get home,check mirror, heart sinks. I'm sick of this, better off staying in. Will do next time.
Totally get where you are coming from Mesha so don`t think that you are the only one. I avoid social situations too because I feel too self-conscious to enjoy myself.
It's rubbish though, isn't it ? I feel like I'm loosing my mind at times. No one I know has a spot , let alone this. People I bump into wonder what's happened to me. I wonder what's happened to me. Every one was having a great time drinking and eating crap, I'm stood there , clutching my bottle of water, eating nuts! I am nuts now.
Where in the uk are you ? Thanks for your support.
Just as I thought it would, the hot weather we are having in the UK at the moment has caused me to breakout a little. In addition, got a zit on my chest and a few on my upper back/shoulders.
I really hate this weather - whenever I`m out and about all I see is attractive, confident people with beautiful, flawless skin and I just feel like an inferior freak and a monster in comparison. I haven`t even got the confidence to wear shorts or an open-necked shirt/t-shirt because I would look repulsive and make a fool of myself.
Really need to discuss this at CBT on Tuesday.
Really down tonight...went out to a local music festival, first time I've been out in months, saw some friends I haven't seen for a year. Get home,check mirror, heart sinks. I'm sick of this, better off staying in. Will do next time.
Totally get where you are coming from Mesha so don`t think that you are the only one. I avoid social situations too because I feel too self-conscious to enjoy myself.
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
Just as I thought it would, the hot weather we are having in the UK at the moment has caused me to breakout a little. In addition, got a zit on my chest and a few on my upper back/shoulders.
I really hate this weather - whenever I`m out and about all I see is attractive, confident people with beautiful, flawless skin and I just feel like an inferior freak and a monster in comparison. I haven`t even got the confidence to wear shorts or an open-necked shirt/t-shirt because I would look repulsive and make a fool of myself.
Really need to discuss this at CBT on Tuesday.
Really down tonight...went out to a local music festival, first time I've been out in months, saw some friends I haven't seen for a year. Get home,check mirror, heart sinks. I'm sick of this, better off staying in. Will do next time.
Totally get where you are coming from Mesha so don`t think that you are the only one. I avoid social situations too because I feel too self-conscious to enjoy myself.
It's rubbish though, isn't it ? I feel like I'm loosing my mind at times. No one I know has a spot , let alone this. People I bump into wonder what's happened to me. I wonder what's happened to me. Every one was having a great time drinking and eating crap, I'm stood there , clutching my bottle of water, eating nuts! I am nuts now.
Where in the uk are you ? Thanks for your support.
I am from Brighton - a great place to live on a hot summer`s day IF you don`t feel self-conscious about your skin and acne. Whereabouts in the UK are you from?
I am 40 so I am a similar age to you. Have had acne since I was 12-13 and although it is not as bad as it used to be, I still breakout from time to time no matter what I do. I seem to be getting more obsessed with my skin the older I get - everyone I know seems to have perfect skin as well!
It`s funny that you mention about not wanting to go out again. When I was in my teens I was really into the "Madchester" music scene and a couple of months ago, I went to see The Happy Mondays` in concert with a friend from work. I had a few drinks and really enjoyed it but in the following days, I had a bit of a breakout. My gut instinct was to blame the breakout on drinking and due to that I`ve not had a drink or been out since.
Trust me Mesha, you are probably not as nuts as me and if you knew some of the rituals that I go through in the pursuit of clear skin, you would probably think I was totally cuckoo!
Totally feel for you that you still have to suffer with this at our age! If you ever want to vent, don`t hesitate to PM me.
Just as I thought it would, the hot weather we are having in the UK at the moment has caused me to breakout a little. In addition, got a zit on my chest and a few on my upper back/shoulders.
I really hate this weather - whenever I`m out and about all I see is attractive, confident people with beautiful, flawless skin and I just feel like an inferior freak and a monster in comparison. I haven`t even got the confidence to wear shorts or an open-necked shirt/t-shirt because I would look repulsive and make a fool of myself.
Really need to discuss this at CBT on Tuesday.
Really down tonight...went out to a local music festival, first time I've been out in months, saw some friends I haven't seen for a year. Get home,check mirror, heart sinks. I'm sick of this, better off staying in. Will do next time.
Totally get where you are coming from Mesha so don`t think that you are the only one. I avoid social situations too because I feel too self-conscious to enjoy myself.
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
It`s crap isn`t it when it is hot and sunny but you don`t want to go out due to the fear of exposing yourself and feeling inferior.
My CBT therapist is quite an attractive lady in her mid 30s. When I mentioned to her in one session that I felt inferior to her, she just laughed and assured me that she did not perceive herself as being superior in any way.
CBT does help in some ways - it`s just today that I feel ultra-negative. The fact that I haven`t had a session for three weeks possibly doesn`t help.
Felt good all day today, skin looked great...and really liking the Aczone, think I may fill the prescription and get it. But by the end of tonight, I had a new little zit coming up. 
Possibly a second one too, not sure. Annoying, but they're small enough to deal with. Still no side effects from the Spiro.
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
It`s crap isn`t it when it is hot and sunny but you don`t want to go out due to the fear of exposing yourself and feeling inferior.
My CBT therapist is quite an attractive lady in her mid 30s. When I mentioned to her in one session that I felt inferior to her, she just laughed and assured me that she did not perceive herself as being superior in any way.
CBT does help in some ways - it`s just today that I feel ultra-negative. The fact that I haven`t had a session for three weeks possibly doesn`t help.
What you've both said about your therapists being attractive, clear skinned, in a relationship - this is one of the main reasons why I haven't started seeing a therapist or counselor, even though I feel I should.
I don't know how they would understand why I'm so affected by my skin and how I look...
Thank you for all the helpful advice 
I've been trying to tell myself that most people probably won't ask about my skin... maybe the worst I'll get will be stares. But it's ok I can deal with that I hope.
I've always had terrible anxiety when I start a new job and it makes it hard for me to actually keep a job at times. I'm currently looking for a paid job still - so I think that's what will help me with this 'job' for uni. I can think of it more as volunteer work or as just a uni assignment. Thinking both of these things actually helps a bit for some reason...
Thank you for all the other advice and tips. I'll try and remember to use them all. I can see how they would help - and for any situation where my anxiety is up (not just work related things).
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You know, even if you feel like people are staring it is probably not at your acne. Everyone is programmed not to stare at a condition because it is rude. But often times people stare at people who have something they like. If you get the feeling that people are staring at you, maybe you are having a great hair day! Or you have a warm smile, cute outfit, or you are just projecting a lot of confidence. Sometimes you may only have the feeling that they are staring at you, but they are not. Maybe the children you are interacting with are compelling in some way. I had someone staring at me a few weeks ago while I was traveling out of the country. There was a language barrier so I was feeling very uncomfortable. The lady made her way over to me and took a picture of my purse! Apparently my Walmart find from the clearance rack was so unique in that country that she needed to post about it on facebook. HA!
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
It`s crap isn`t it when it is hot and sunny but you don`t want to go out due to the fear of exposing yourself and feeling inferior.
My CBT therapist is quite an attractive lady in her mid 30s. When I mentioned to her in one session that I felt inferior to her, she just laughed and assured me that she did not perceive herself as being superior in any way.
CBT does help in some ways - it`s just today that I feel ultra-negative. The fact that I haven`t had a session for three weeks possibly doesn`t help.
What you've both said about your therapists being attractive, clear skinned, in a relationship - this is one of the main reasons why I haven't started seeing a therapist or counselor, even though I feel I should.
I don't know how they would understand why I'm so affected by my skin and how I look...
It was an issue to begin with but now that I have built up a level of trust and confidence in my therapist, it is no longer as big an issue for me.
I don`t think it is always necessary for a therapist/counsellor to have experienced what their patient is suffering from. I think the main qualities that a therapist/counsellor has to have are the abilities to listen, put the patient at ease and offer support and guidance where necessary.
With CBT, it is more to do with the effort and work you put in. Although my posts yesterday were ultra-negative, CBT is helping me a little. For instance, I have stopped constantly checking in the mirror and obsessing over my skin and perceived blemishes. It is going to be a long haul though.
If you feel that you would benefit from having some form of counselling/therapy, don`t let the thought that they won`t be able to understand/empathise put you off. If the counsellor/ therapist is competent and good at what they do, they should be able to allay any fears that you may have.
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
It`s crap isn`t it when it is hot and sunny but you don`t want to go out due to the fear of exposing yourself and feeling inferior.
My CBT therapist is quite an attractive lady in her mid 30s. When I mentioned to her in one session that I felt inferior to her, she just laughed and assured me that she did not perceive herself as being superior in any way.
CBT does help in some ways - it`s just today that I feel ultra-negative. The fact that I haven`t had a session for three weeks possibly doesn`t help.
What you've both said about your therapists being attractive, clear skinned, in a relationship - this is one of the main reasons why I haven't started seeing a therapist or counselor, even though I feel I should.
I don't know how they would understand why I'm so affected by my skin and how I look...
Keep in mind that I've only had two sessions to date, so don't let me put you off. I get the impression that the techniques they teach you in CBT really need to be practised regularly, until positive habits and thoughts start to replace the automatic negative ones.
Everything my therapist says is perfectly logical, but surely it's easy to be detached and reasonable when you have everything going for you. The trouble I'm having is that when I look in the mirror - or even feel how spotty/dry/oily my skin is - then I get this visceral feeling of self-loathing, shame and embarrassment. When that happens, all the logic in the world goes out of the window and all I want to do is hide away and give up on life. I suppose I need to embed positive, confident thoughts in my mind until they become 'natural'.
This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers and beautiful people out; I notice a lot more young attractive couples around. It might be down to my own insecurity/inferiority complex, but I'm sure they do look at me as if I'm an inferior, pathetic being.
I'm also having CBT at the moment. It doesn't help that my counsellor is not much older than me, clear-skinned, tanned, perfectly nice looking and married. How can he possibly understand what it's like to be me - with a ruined face, no confidence, and no chance of finding a girlfriend?
It`s crap isn`t it when it is hot and sunny but you don`t want to go out due to the fear of exposing yourself and feeling inferior.
My CBT therapist is quite an attractive lady in her mid 30s. When I mentioned to her in one session that I felt inferior to her, she just laughed and assured me that she did not perceive herself as being superior in any way.
CBT does help in some ways - it`s just today that I feel ultra-negative. The fact that I haven`t had a session for three weeks possibly doesn`t help.
What you've both said about your therapists being attractive, clear skinned, in a relationship - this is one of the main reasons why I haven't started seeing a therapist or counselor, even though I feel I should.
I don't know how they would understand why I'm so affected by my skin and how I look...
It was an issue to begin with but now that I have built up a level of trust and confidence in my therapist, it is no longer as big an issue for me.
I don`t think it is always necessary for a therapist/counsellor to have experienced what their patient is suffering from. I think the main qualities that a therapist/counsellor has to have are the abilities to listen, put the patient at ease and offer support and guidance where necessary.
With CBT, it is more to do with the effort and work you put in. Although my posts yesterday were ultra-negative, CBT is helping me a little. For instance, I have stopped constantly checking in the mirror and obsessing over my skin and perceived blemishes. It is going to be a long haul though.
If you feel that you would benefit from having some form of counselling/therapy, don`t let the thought that they won`t be able to understand/empathise put you off. If the counsellor/ therapist is competent and good at what they do, they should be able to allay any fears that you may have.
A lot of what therapists do is help you work through your feelings or barriers to success. their training makes it possible to give useful suggestions for you to implement, but not everything works for everyone to the same degree otherwise we wouldn't need these experts. Their training teaches them how to ask the right questions and evaluate situations. The progress that you make is your own and your therapist provides tools to help you. Usually therapists have a good understanding of themselves, I think most people have issues that they deal with. Even if your therapist has never had acne, he/she has had issues that they've struggled with and have overcome or are attempting to overcome. It's their training that qualifies them to service others, not their life experiences. If you continue to feel uncomfortable, discuss it with your therapist. You can certainly look for a different therapist, but to find one who has lived what you are going through is not necessarily realistic, you may have to search a long time.