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I feel like shit...... I want to gain wait but I'm too careful about what I eat
any ideas anybody?
Hello, poi6!
I've been there. Went on an eliminating diet, lost a whole lot of weight (I'm already skinny to begin with), and then I was too scared to reintroduce most foods.
It was VERY frustrating.
I've found that sugar is the only thing I really need to avoid.
Here's some food that I think is healthy that helped me gain back some weight;
Peanut butter (with brown bread)
Bananas
Ghee
Sweet potatoes
Coconut oil (I usually add a tablespoon or two to brown rice)
The only thing that is depressing me at the moment is that it is my 19th birthday in 2 days and although I'm excited for my birthday, It marks another year with acne and I'll be having horrible skin for my birthday because of this breakout. I want to go out and celebrate and have a good time with my friends but at the same time I don't because of my skin. Yeah I can wear makeup - but that is probably just making it worse - same with the alcohol we'd inevitably drink
Here's wishing you a very happy birthday, Lilly! 
I can relate to your thinking about how it marks another year. I really flipped out last year when I reached 26 and it marked my 13th year with acne. Half my life and, because of how I responded to it by shutting down and hiding away, it felt like I'd lost all those years because of acne. That's not technically true of course, given that acne only really wins if we let it. I guess it's just a case of trying to be strong enough to rise above it. With that in kind, don't worry about it and don't let your birthday slip by without doing whatever you'd like to do. Go and enjoy it!
I'm trying to not let my skin / acne 'get to me.' Worrying about it definitely isn't helping it go away. Not healthy for me to worry or obsess about it all the time either...
I've been thinking about this kind of thing recently. Well, ever since I started gaining control over my skin I suppose. I was learning what my triggers were and with each correct skin-friendly change I made, my skin got better and better. But the worry was still there. Whether it be worry about whatever spots I might have - even if it's just the odd one or two - or worry about whether my acne will come back and be like it used to, it's never too far from the front of my mind. But it's not like that does any good and it's certainly not as though it improves things. Like you said, it's not healthy. The constant obsession with it definitely changed how I think in general and because it's constant, it's gotten in the way of so many things. But it's just become my default thought process over the years so as well as learning to accept my skin in its improved state and let go of the bad times, seems I'm also having to learn a new approach and a new way of thinking.
Actually I think that kind of sums up how I feel about my skin these days. By definition, there isn't actually any acne for me to concern myself with. The odd spot wouldn't qualify. That's virtually all I get from week to week now and just one or two spots shouldn't matter. In my head though, it seems like such a big deal so I've got to keep making a conscious effort not to focus so much and not feel like the odd blemish defines who I am. Much like we have the choice of whether acne controls what we do, I suppose I also have the choice of whether or not I let it define me. After all, if I'm in a place where I'm going on and on about my skin all the time - which is what I used to do - then I'd have nothing else to define me. But if I'm starting to find much-needed perspective and the role acne or my skin plays in my thoughts is getting smaller and smaller, it frees up space to think about new, positive things I could be defined by. So how I'm feeling is that I think I've done the hard work to stop my acne, now I just need to keep working on my confidence and how I feel about myself.
The only thing that is depressing me at the moment is that it is my 19th birthday in 2 days and although I'm excited for my birthday, It marks another year with acne and I'll be having horrible skin for my birthday because of this breakout. I want to go out and celebrate and have a good time with my friends but at the same time I don't because of my skin. Yeah I can wear makeup - but that is probably just making it worse - same with the alcohol we'd inevitably drink
Here's wishing you a very happy birthday, Lilly!
I can relate to your thinking about how it marks another year. I really flipped out last year when I reached 26 and it marked my 13th year with acne. Half my life and, because of how I responded to it by shutting down and hiding away, it felt like I'd lost all those years because of acne. That's not technically true of course, given that acne only really wins if we let it. I guess it's just a case of trying to be strong enough to rise above it. With that in kind, don't worry about it and don't let your birthday slip by without doing whatever you'd like to do. Go and enjoy it!
I'm trying to not let my skin / acne 'get to me.' Worrying about it definitely isn't helping it go away. Not healthy for me to worry or obsess about it all the time either...
I've been thinking about this kind of thing recently. Well, ever since I started gaining control over my skin I suppose. I was learning what my triggers were and with each correct skin-friendly change I made, my skin got better and better. But the worry was still there. Whether it be worry about whatever spots I might have - even if it's just the odd one or two - or worry about whether my acne will come back and be like it used to, it's never too far from the front of my mind. But it's not like that does any good and it's certainly not as though it improves things. Like you said, it's not healthy. The constant obsession with it definitely changed how I think in general and because it's constant, it's gotten in the way of so many things. But it's just become my default thought process over the years so as well as learning to accept my skin in its improved state and let go of the bad times, seems I'm also having to learn a new approach and a new way of thinking.
Actually I think that kind of sums up how I feel about my skin these days. By definition, there isn't actually any acne for me to concern myself with. The odd spot wouldn't qualify. That's virtually all I get from week to week now and just one or two spots shouldn't matter. In my head though, it seems like such a big deal so I've got to keep making a conscious effort not to focus so much and not feel like the odd blemish defines who I am. Much like we have the choice of whether acne controls what we do, I suppose I also have the choice of whether or not I let it define me. After all, if I'm in a place where I'm going on and on about my skin all the time - which is what I used to do - then I'd have nothing else to define me. But if I'm starting to find much-needed perspective and the role acne or my skin plays in my thoughts is getting smaller and smaller, it frees up space to think about new, positive things I could be defined by. So how I'm feeling is that I think I've done the hard work to stop my acne, now I just need to keep working on my confidence and how I feel about myself.
what triggers your acne?
My skin is clearing up a bit since I started to use green clay, then I apply witch hazel as a toner, and maybe moisturize with coconut oil if my skin too dry.. then finally, I apply acnedot from alba.. just on zits which cotains SA %2. I love this product. Yeah, I am treating my skin naturally now.
what triggers your acne?
I took an intolerance test and also got details of some deficiencies.
I altered my diet as per the intolerances: decreased dairy, yeast, gluten alcohol and spicy foods, cut out processed foods, cut out boiled milk which I'm intolerant of, really cut down on cooked/melted cheese which I'm intolerant of.
To counter the deficiencies, I started supplementing vitamins A B and D, as well as Zinc and Omega 3. I've also made sure that I'm getting more of these things naturally from food sources.
Between the diet changes and the supplement intake, I broke the cycle my skin was in for twelve years - persistent acne and eczema - and gradually started to get clear. It's five months since I made the changes and things have kept getting better over time. Now at the point where I can see direct connections between things I used to eat and when I used to break out. I'm also aware that I break out after I consume the things I'm intolerant of, so I can choose to avoid those things and maintain a relatively clear complexion that way.
Have some zits on my neck and forehead, but not too bad. I still think my skin is slowly getting. Bit of a boring weekend, I'm going to have to try to get out there this summer and meat some new people and re-establish connections with people I used to be friends with. Its more difficult than I thought it would be. I've hung out with some old friends from highschool, but I have yet to go to a party or anything with a larger group of people. You don't get invited when your off the grid aha. All in time I guess! Just have to stay positive and make an effort and be the happy, cheerful, funny guy I can be if I'm in the mood.
Went out for breakfast with my family. Felt confident. Took a few photos of one another. Wasn't too happy when I saw myself in them. Skin looked refreshed. Problem was that my scars were noticeable. Same goes for a few pimples with heads around my cheeks and chin. Got me down a lot. Getting my sister to edit the photos I'm in and get rid of my acne. Acne on me looks weird. I've got an impressive physique. Most guys with an impressive physique have clear skin. Getting my photo ID card tomorrow for school. Taken in February. I'll post a picture of it as soon as I come home from school. You'll get to see how my face looks. Would be nice to get a girlfriend. Surely I can find a girl who likes athletes who are ripped. Don't mean to sound like a jerk or anything. Last girlfriend I had was nearly two years ago. Single life is great in small doses. It can get quite lonely though. Trust me.
It sucks when you think your skin is getting better.. but then it looks worse the next day.. grr. I'm just gonna ignore the mirror and move on. I don't care what happen, but I am not going to apply BP. I will keep treating my skin naturally. So yeah, I'm gonna stop coming here often... will post occasionally. I don't wanna think about my skin a lot
It sucks when you think your skin is getting better.. but then it looks worse the next day.. grr. I'm just gonna ignore the mirror and move on. I don't care what happen, but I am not going to apply BP. I will keep treating my skin naturally. So yeah, I'm gonna stop coming here often... will post occasionally. I don't wanna think about my skin a lot
do you avoid gluten?
It sucks when you think your skin is getting better.. but then it looks worse the next day.. grr. I'm just gonna ignore the mirror and move on. I don't care what happen, but I am not going to apply BP. I will keep treating my skin naturally. So yeah, I'm gonna stop coming here often... will post occasionally. I don't wanna think about my skin a lot
do you avoid gluten?
Yeah. I mostly eat raw foods. I started going 100% raw a while ago and so I started to break out more.. I think it is cleansing, etc.. hopefully when my skin is calmed.. to clear up and not break out anymore. 
Update: Well, my skin looks better after applying the Indian aztec healing clay. I hope to wake up with a good skin tomorrow ;\
The only thing that is depressing me at the moment is that it is my 19th birthday in 2 days and although I'm excited for my birthday, It marks another year with acne and I'll be having horrible skin for my birthday because of this breakout. I want to go out and celebrate and have a good time with my friends but at the same time I don't because of my skin. Yeah I can wear makeup - but that is probably just making it worse - same with the alcohol we'd inevitably drink
Here's wishing you a very happy birthday, Lilly!
I can relate to your thinking about how it marks another year. I really flipped out last year when I reached 26 and it marked my 13th year with acne. Half my life and, because of how I responded to it by shutting down and hiding away, it felt like I'd lost all those years because of acne. That's not technically true of course, given that acne only really wins if we let it. I guess it's just a case of trying to be strong enough to rise above it. With that in kind, don't worry about it and don't let your birthday slip by without doing whatever you'd like to do. Go and enjoy it!
I'm trying to not let my skin / acne 'get to me.' Worrying about it definitely isn't helping it go away. Not healthy for me to worry or obsess about it all the time either...
I've been thinking about this kind of thing recently. Well, ever since I started gaining control over my skin I suppose. I was learning what my triggers were and with each correct skin-friendly change I made, my skin got better and better. But the worry was still there. Whether it be worry about whatever spots I might have - even if it's just the odd one or two - or worry about whether my acne will come back and be like it used to, it's never too far from the front of my mind. But it's not like that does any good and it's certainly not as though it improves things. Like you said, it's not healthy. The constant obsession with it definitely changed how I think in general and because it's constant, it's gotten in the way of so many things. But it's just become my default thought process over the years so as well as learning to accept my skin in its improved state and let go of the bad times, seems I'm also having to learn a new approach and a new way of thinking.
Actually I think that kind of sums up how I feel about my skin these days. By definition, there isn't actually any acne for me to concern myself with. The odd spot wouldn't qualify. That's virtually all I get from week to week now and just one or two spots shouldn't matter. In my head though, it seems like such a big deal so I've got to keep making a conscious effort not to focus so much and not feel like the odd blemish defines who I am. Much like we have the choice of whether acne controls what we do, I suppose I also have the choice of whether or not I let it define me. After all, if I'm in a place where I'm going on and on about my skin all the time - which is what I used to do - then I'd have nothing else to define me. But if I'm starting to find much-needed perspective and the role acne or my skin plays in my thoughts is getting smaller and smaller, it frees up space to think about new, positive things I could be defined by. So how I'm feeling is that I think I've done the hard work to stop my acne, now I just need to keep working on my confidence and how I feel about myself.
Thank you for the birthday wishes Paul
I went out last night with friends for dinner and just a few drinks after. I'm glad I went because I did enjoy myself and it was great to see some friends I hadn't seen in awhile but before I left to go out I was coming up with every excuse to myself to not go. Everything from 'what if my friends don't have a good time' to 'but this TV show I like is on tonight' and of course the 'my skin is horrible.' Completely ridiculous of me but I was feeling really insecure about my skin. It is the worse it's been in a long time so that does upset me but I tried to forget about it and went out and had a great time anyway Like you said, " acne only really wins if we let it," and I don't want to let it win again - so I'm going to really try and not let it impact me enjoying life.
For the most part, I didn't think about my skin while I was out, except when one of my friends who I hadn't seen in months arrived, and I had forgotten that she has struggled with acne too. Her skin is looking better than last I saw her which is great! But strangely I felt more relaxed when she got there. I think it was because I was able to see that she looked great even though she has acne - just made me feel a bit better about myself - like I can still look good or whatever even with bad skin....
I also like what you said here:
"I've got to keep making a conscious effort not to focus so much and not feel like the odd blemish defines who I am. Much like we have the choice of whether acne controls what we do, I suppose I also have the choice of whether or not I let it define me."
And I completely agree. I don't want to let acne effect me more than it already has. It's a hard thing to stop but I'd rather work on being more confident now, at the same time as clearing my skin. Like I said before, I don't want to let it stop me from enjoying life. We are more than how our skin appears...
Here's to positive thinking! 
Well i have a big one near my left eye. It's all red and inflammed and it doesnt look like it's ever coming to head. So every time i blink it hurts 
I have a smaller one about 2 cm's away further left from that volcano. The only other one i have is on my right cheek, it's not huge but its inflammed so it hurts abit. Other than that, i think improvement is swell. I still have alot of hyperpigmentation, however it's definetly gone down alot. So I hope progress can stay this way.
