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Frustrated that everyone I know who had acne gets over it sooner or later, regains their confidence, and everyone, everyone, eventually finds love. Apart from me. There is no end in sight.
Trying to be a better person. Trying to feel happy for others. Trying to concentrate on the good things I do have in life, rather than on all the things acne has taken away from me. But some days are harder than others. I find the summer months especially difficult, when everyone else seems so happy and beautiful and alive.
Hey everyone. Not sure if the same people are still hanging out here, but I wanted to drop in and report that I am happily still clear. The scars and discolorations have faded quite a bit within the past year thanks to argan oil, grapeseed oil and the AHA lotion. I still have some pretty bad scarring around the edges of my mouth where I always got the huge cysts, but it's getting better. I might try the needling thing one day, but I'm not sure.
Also, I ended my toxic relationship with my ex and have a wonderful new boyfriend! I left North Carolina and am currently living in gorgeous Denver Colorado, the stoner capital of the world! lol... Life is great and I just wanted to remind everyone to keep hope, always try new medications and never give up. When I first began the regimen, my skin was a red, peeling mess. I have better skin than most people I know now, and I actually get complimented on my "pretty soft skin!"
DON'T GIVE UP!
ps. For those who don't know me, I had VERY severe cystic acne.
You are a loyal member of this site lol. You have been here since 2004, that year I was in my elementary school and NEVER got a single acne at all! I used to spend my time playing with other friends and going out in public place without feeling insecurity. Now, everything is turning over since I had my acne that forming scars. Are you serious acne scars will get better over the time? I'm so desperate knowing that acne scars are permanent and unfortunately, I have tons craters on my face, they are red and the texture of my skin is horrible. I always wonder why the hell I should spend a lot of products if I can't help my scars better. With those products didn't I just waste of my money?
Frustrated that everyone I know who had acne gets over it sooner or later, regains their confidence, and everyone, everyone, eventually finds love. Apart from me. There is no end in sight.
Trying to be a better person. Trying to feel happy for others. Trying to concentrate on the good things I do have in life, rather than on all the things acne has taken away from me. But some days are harder than others. I find the summer months especially difficult, when everyone else seems so happy and beautiful and alive.
Jamie, i go through that too. It's a mindset thing. just recognize that you are not alone in your struggle and that you deserve happiness just like everyone else.
Meh - breaking out. I know it happens when suddenly stopping BP abruptly but it sucks regardless.
Feeling discouraged.. Face is splotchy red after light BP use. Don't know what to do.
Keep your head up too. Have you tried to sauna your skin clear? I've been there today. I still have redness and that big pustule, but it felt good to 'detox'.
Maybe that's what's needed after using harsh chemicals on our faces?
Feeling discouraged.. Face is splotchy red after light BP use. Don't know what to do.
Keep your head up too. Have you tried to sauna your skin clear? I've been there today. I still have redness and that big pustule, but it felt good to 'detox'.
Maybe that's what's needed after using harsh chemicals on our faces?
I hate saunas and they've never been good for my skin at all unfortunately. The redness and eczema went away so i know for a fact that i am now either allergic or sensitive to BP....sucks for me.
Feeling discouraged.. Face is splotchy red after light BP use. Don't know what to do.
Keep your head up too. Have you tried to sauna your skin clear? I've been there today. I still have redness and that big pustule, but it felt good to 'detox'.
Maybe that's what's needed after using harsh chemicals on our faces?
I hate saunas and they've never been good for my skin at all unfortunately. The redness and eczema went away so i know for a fact that i am now either allergic or sensitive to BP....sucks for me.
I tried infra sauna yesterday. Results are good. Haven't tried removing the bandaids offed my popped pimple yet. Looking ok with the bandaids on. Do not want to see the red mess under......
Woah, it's been so long! I cleared up 2-3 years ago and stopped visiting this site.
Now I am starting to get frustrated about my acne scars, but I don't breakout anymore!
I'm happy because I am finally in a relationship, it is my first one. Don't care about my skin.
I miss this forum ^^
Been reminding myself lately that in the 'grand scheme of things' I'm lucky that it's only acne and the effects of acne that I'm dealing with (opposed to some horrible directly life threatening illness / condition)... and I know that's true - but it doesn't always help me feel any better about it or put things in perspective like it usually does for me. Lately it's just been making me feel bad about feeling upset by something like my skin which is 'trivial' in comparison to so many things.
I guess I have a few other things stressing me out lately too which just makes it worse... mostly to do with uni and wondering whether I'm studying the right thing / going down the right career path. I probably just need a break from study at the moment. I've been thinking that studying my masters right after finishing my undergrad (before even the official graduation actually...) was just setting myself up for burn out. Hoping I can keep it together and get through the last month or so of the semester so I can enjoy a break from it and then feel ready to get back into it... (sorry none of that's acne related - sometimes just helps to vent / think out loud)
On 5/17/2014 at 4:23 PM, QuietJamie14 said:Frustrated that everyone I know who had acne gets over it sooner or later, regains their confidence, and everyone, everyone, eventually finds love. Apart from me. There is no end in sight.
Trying to be a better person. Trying to feel happy for others. Trying to concentrate on the good things I do have in life, rather than on all the things acne has taken away from me. But some days are harder than others. I find the summer months especially difficult, when everyone else seems so happy and beautiful and alive.
I was thinking that the other week myself. I feel like it's been another year of having dealt with acne and another year of being 'behind' everyone else. I know I still have plenty of time to meet someone and have a relationship (you do too, everyone does - it's not something a time frame should be put on really..) but at times I still feel like it's not going to happen ever. I think / hope I'm just having a very pessimistic week haha
Just have to have hope that somehow things work out
I think it's a good thing to remind yourself of all the good things you have in life, like you said.
I also agree with what leelowe1 said about you not being alone in this and that everyone is so deserving happiness!
Hang in there,- all the best
feeling good but realizing that since my skin is having more good days and in combination of wearing a light makeup - i now feel it difficult to leave the house without it, when my skin was really bad or just bad I would never wear makeup for fear of making it worse. So now I have like a different type of insecurity =\ having uneven skin tone and marks, or the occasional pimple or two .. or three.
Today is pretty horrible, I currently have no support from my mom at all, and I need her most. She tells me that many people will struggle with it for years and I will have accept it that I will have it for a long time. My new regimen : I am starting to show signs of being allergic to the new products I've been prescribed , just like with other topical treatments it starts to burn my face, I get red indented lines under my eyes , then I get hives ... My mum believes I am lying just so I can get Accutane.... I don't know what to say anymore
feeling good but realizing that since my skin is having more good days and in combination of wearing a light makeup - i now feel it difficult to leave the house without it, when my skin was really bad or just bad I would never wear makeup for fear of making it worse. So now I have like a different type of insecurity =\ having uneven skin tone and marks, or the occasional pimple or two .. or three.
Story of my life haha
I know what you mean.
My skin was quite bad in high school and I never wore makeup. I did start wearing makeup regularly when I started uni and when my skin was still bad - so I did have that insecurity of having bad skin and feeling like I had to wear makeup, but even when my skin improved a bit on the regimen and I had time when it was basically just marks, I still couldn't face leaving the house without a bit of makeup on.
I still want to get to a point where I do feel fine without makeup because I don't like wearing it but feel I have to.
That's great your skin is still doing so well! 
Today is pretty horrible, I currently have no support from my mom at all, and I need her most. She tells me that many people will struggle with it for years and I will have accept it that I will have it for a long time. My new regimen : I am starting to show signs of being allergic to the new products I've been prescribed , just like with other topical treatments it starts to burn my face, I get red indented lines under my eyes , then I get hives ... My mum believes I am lying just so I can get Accutane.... I don't know what to say anymore
You're not alone. It's sometimes very difficult for people without acne to understand what we go through. I find it best to smile and keep it moving. I can relate to having your skin suddenly be sensitive to topicals. I was on Dan's Regimen for over a year and then suddenly, i developed eczema on my face. I tried BP in small amounts and had the same reaction. Now i got precribed retionoids and i am hesitant to use it. Keep your head up hun.
Today is pretty horrible, I currently have no support from my mom at all, and I need her most. She tells me that many people will struggle with it for years and I will have accept it that I will have it for a long time. My new regimen : I am starting to show signs of being allergic to the new products I've been prescribed , just like with other topical treatments it starts to burn my face, I get red indented lines under my eyes , then I get hives ... My mum believes I am lying just so I can get Accutane.... I don't know what to say anymore
How old are you?
Feeling blessed in spite of acne. I am realizing what a great group of friends and family i have who has been and will be there for me no matter what i look like. I also have my faith which has been with me at my high and low points.
Thank God
I'm so scared right now... I have an infected wound from an insect bite and it is on my cheek.. It has been a week now and it's still filled with pus.... It looks sooo disgusting... I have been covering it up lately with concealer but i dont know how much more of it i can still cover now....it is 1cm and its round and yellow.. The skin around is already darkening and still reddish on the outer part..... Oh GOD....
Hey guys, i'm new to acne.org!
My acne was really bad last year, i mean it was all over my face: small red bumps covering every possible surface of the face. I was so insecure, I didn't really have good make up, and no face wash or treatment I tried was working.
This year and over the summer, its gotten SO much better, all on its own! But what i'm left with is not only a few pimples now and then, but the nasty hyper-pigmentation left on my skin - the ghosts of pimples-past I found acne.org a month ago, and my products for the regiment literally just arrived on my door steps, 4 days after I ordered it! Speedy delivery guys!
Im really excited, and I want to keep updating my progress on this site, I just don't know how to make my own blog post? I clicked on blog in my profile, but there isn't a button I can post with:(
If anyone can help out, that would be great, and if anyone has the same-ish skin as I do, i'd love to get to know you!
- Liv<3
Hey guys, i'm new to acne.org!
My acne was really bad last year, i mean it was all over my face: small red bumps covering every possible surface of the face. I was so insecure, I didn't really have good make up, and no face wash or treatment I tried was working.
This year and over the summer, its gotten SO much better, all on its own! But what i'm left with is not only a few pimples now and then, but the nasty hyper-pigmentation left on my skin - the ghosts of pimples-pastI found acne.org a month ago, and my products for the regiment literally just arrived on my door steps, 4 days after I ordered it! Speedy delivery guys!
Im really excited, and I want to keep updating my progress on this site, I just don't know how to make my own blog post? I clicked on blog in my profile, but there isn't a button I can post with:(
If anyone can help out, that would be great, and if anyone has the same-ish skin as I do, i'd love to get to know you!
- Liv<3
Hey Liv
You can make a blog by clicking on community at the top of the site and selecting blog from the drop down. Then you should see a create new blog option to the right (a black button)
Alternatively, a lot of people create a thread in the personal logs section (there's a regimen logs section too) of the site to track progress and use it like a blog.
All the best with the regimen - follow it as closely as possible and hang in there - patience is key Hopefully it goes well for you
