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Woah. I am addictive to this game. I play a lot because I want to ignore my skin ;\ it does work to not think about my skin problem. I want to try reading and see iif it works ;\
So yeah, my 2 pimples on right cheek are dried, but then I will be left with marks, then scars
Same here! Still have my scars. But just apply the aloe Vera and it should go away soon. Just be diligent when applying it. I'm excessive with applying aloe Vera. Lol
I might go back to twice or three times daily, but waiting 'till no more pimples. I will focus on scars once I am clear.
I haven't really broke out in a while.. I'm scared that I'm gonna breakout with red angry pimples..
Dont even think about it. Dont look in the mirror until the end of the day when you wash your face. I find not worrying about my skin helps.
Thanks.. I'm trying to keep my mind occupied
So I basically had a breakdown this morning, one of many. I just felt like crap about my face, my acne scars really got the best of me. My skin is getting good, don't get me wrong but my scars stare me in the face everyday. I know i shouldn't complain but they dont make feel beautiful at all.
I'm a girl so I know makeup is an option but even with that crap on I don't feel pretty because im hiding my skin. Sorry to rant, just had to get it off my chest. Thanks.
I can really relate to you. Whenever people tell me I am beautiful or when a guy shows interest in me, I can't accept the compliment. It's like I'm living a lie. They don't know how hideous I really am sans makeup so there words mean nothing. I'd rather just be ok looking naturally than look beautiful with makeup on and hideous without it. Although I hate to complain now because my skin looks a lot better but there are just so many red marks!!
So I basically had a breakdown this morning, one of many. I just felt like crap about my face, my acne scars really got the best of me. My skin is getting good, don't get me wrong but my scars stare me in the face everyday. I know i shouldn't complain but they dont make feel beautiful at all.
I can really relate to you. Whenever people tell me I am beautiful or when a guy shows interest in me, I can't accept the compliment. It's like I'm living a lie. They don't know how hideous I really am sans makeup so there words mean nothing. I'd rather just be ok looking naturally than look beautiful with makeup on and hideous without it. Although I hate to complain now because my skin looks a lot better but there are just so many red marks!!
Hey I know how you guys feel. But you guys are NOT living a lie. I used a lot of concealer/foundation to cover up my red marks for five months, when they were really visible. Instead of seeing it as "hiding" my true face, I just thought of it as correcting my skin to the best of my ability until it healed. Think of it this way, when your marks fade (and they will; mine are completely gone) your skin will look how it does now with makeup on. I know it sucks putting a lot of makeup on, I didn't like the process. And I hated feeling like I had to touch up constantly. But I would just remind myself that it was temporary and before I knew it I wouldn't need as much anymore. And now I'm up to that 
Its been 3 weeks since I've broken out. But I just realized how bad my scarring Is cause I would only focus on trying to get rid of the bumps. And I now know that i am pretty much fucked for good. Have all types of horrible scars that makes my face look like Freddy krugur. I'm tired of dealing with my shitty face I wish I could cut it off and grow a new one.
So I basically had a breakdown this morning, one of many. I just felt like crap about my face, my acne scars really got the best of me. My skin is getting good, don't get me wrong but my scars stare me in the face everyday. I know i shouldn't complain but they dont make feel beautiful at all.
I can really relate to you. Whenever people tell me I am beautiful or when a guy shows interest in me, I can't accept the compliment. It's like I'm living a lie. They don't know how hideous I really am sans makeup so there words mean nothing. I'd rather just be ok looking naturally than look beautiful with makeup on and hideous without it. Although I hate to complain now because my skin looks a lot better but there are just so many red marks!!
Hey I know how you guys feel. But you guys are NOT living a lie. I used a lot of concealer/foundation to cover up my red marks for five months, when they were really visible. Instead of seeing it as "hiding" my true face, I just thought of it as correcting my skin to the best of my ability until it healed. Think of it this way, when your marks fade (and they will; mine are completely gone) your skin will look how it does now with makeup on. I know it sucks putting a lot of makeup on, I didn't like the process. And I hated feeling like I had to touch up constantly. But I would just remind myself that it was temporary and before I knew it I wouldn't need as much anymore. And now I'm up to that
Thanks for the post. That's a really good way to look at it. How did you cure your acne? My main issue is scarring but I am still dealing with minor breakouts and I feel like they really inhibit my skin from healing as fast.
So I basically had a breakdown this morning, one of many. I just felt like crap about my face, my acne scars really got the best of me. My skin is getting good, don't get me wrong but my scars stare me in the face everyday. I know i shouldn't complain but they dont make feel beautiful at all.
I can really relate to you. Whenever people tell me I am beautiful or when a guy shows interest in me, I can't accept the compliment. It's like I'm living a lie. They don't know how hideous I really am sans makeup so there words mean nothing. I'd rather just be ok looking naturally than look beautiful with makeup on and hideous without it. Although I hate to complain now because my skin looks a lot better but there are just so many red marks!!
Hey I know how you guys feel. But you guys are NOT living a lie. I used a lot of concealer/foundation to cover up my red marks for five months, when they were really visible. Instead of seeing it as "hiding" my true face, I just thought of it as correcting my skin to the best of my ability until it healed. Think of it this way, when your marks fade (and they will; mine are completely gone) your skin will look how it does now with makeup on. I know it sucks putting a lot of makeup on, I didn't like the process. And I hated feeling like I had to touch up constantly. But I would just remind myself that it was temporary and before I knew it I wouldn't need as much anymore. And now I'm up to that
Thanks for the post. That's a really good way to look at it. How did you cure your acne? My main issue is scarring but I am still dealing with minor breakouts and I feel like they really inhibit my skin from healing as fast.
I was prescribed Monodox 2x a day and Epiduo at night by my derm. I feel that this has helped a lot. I don't really get pimples anymore, just little clogged pores occasionally. The red marks faded completely within six months. I'm not sure if the medication helped this along faster or if it happened naturally, but I have read that Epiduo helps faster cell turnover on the face, so maybe it did. But this combination has been working for me so I'm sticking to it.
I Can contribute feeling this way due to my skin clearing up, therapy twice a week, and medication for my anxiety and depression. I encourage EVERYONE to seek therapy help for when they are struggling. Medication also. I was always afraid of taking it because I was afraid it would fuck my skin up, but it's truly help. I sleep now, and I'm able to look at my future vs looking back at the past...and wanting to die. I want to be happy. I want to live a happy life.
Hey Murph, I'm glad things are improving for you. Just curious, how did you go about getting a therapist? That's something I've considered for a long time, but I don't know much about the process, I don't know if it's something insurance would cover, I dunno if I need a referral from a doctor or my dermatologist, I don't know if you can just look in a phone book for local therapists and book an appointment....I'm severely lacking in knowledge when it comes to the whole process lol.
I rarely talk about my own acne in real life, even with close family and friends, because I guess I try to ignore the problem I've always thought "it's my problem, don't burden other people with it." but the few, rare times that I have talked to friends and family about it, it felt like a weight off my shoulders. it just felt really good to talk about it and express how it makes me feel instead of bottling those thoughts and feelings up. I think I'd really benefit from therapy. So yeah, just wanted to get a little more information on it.
I Can contribute feeling this way due to my skin clearing up, therapy twice a week, and medication for my anxiety and depression. I encourage EVERYONE to seek therapy help for when they are struggling. Medication also. I was always afraid of taking it because I was afraid it would fuck my skin up, but it's truly help. I sleep now, and I'm able to look at my future vs looking back at the past...and wanting to die. I want to be happy. I want to live a happy life.
Hey Murph, I'm glad things are improving for you. Just curious, how did you go about getting a therapist? That's something I've considered for a long time, but I don't know much about the process, I don't know if it's something insurance would cover, I dunno if I need a referral from a doctor or my dermatologist, I don't know if you can just look in a phone book for local therapists and book an appointment....I'm severely lacking in knowledge when it comes to the whole process lol.
I rarely talk about my own acne in real life, even with close family and friends, because I guess I try to ignore the problem I've always thought "it's my problem, don't burden other people with it." but the few, rare times that I have talked to friends and family about it, it felt like a weight off my shoulders. it just felt really good to talk about it and express how it makes me feel instead of bottling those thoughts and feelings up. I think I'd really benefit from therapy. So yeah, just wanted to get a little more information on it.
Insurance does cover it, for the most part. I don't use it though bc I don't want it on my record that I have seen a therapist. Anyway, I would ask family members or people you are close with if they know anyone or can get a referral for a therapist. It truly changes my life talking to someone I can trust and feel comfortable with. Your other option is to jus go on yelp and find a therapist in your area with good reviews and call them. Tell them your concerns and if you feel comfortable, meet with them for a consult. If it goes well and you feel good about it, them stick with it. I find going 1 time a week is a true blessing. I also see a psychiatrist who manages my medication (Prozac) and hooks me up with Xanax
Blah......saw a derm today and had my regimen (supplements AND skincare) switched up again. Nervous about how the changes will affect my acne. Skin still breaking out so i need this change needed to be made. Feeling anxious as usual and just wanting this to end. On a positive note, finished something that i had been working on for weeks so excited about that!
was at the dentist the other day and all the touching on my face and whatnot - well I have a zit on the corner of my mouth . d'oh!
I had something akin to a panic attack again last night over my skin. This is like a cruel cycle where I have optimistic, good thoughts sometimes ("You just have to get through this, it will get better eventually") then it switches to horrible ones within hours ("It's never going to get better"). I am trying so hard to not let this kill me. I don't have active acne or even hyperpigmentation on my cheeks anymore, it's just this one little dark spot next to my lip--about the size of a dime. I know it sounds like nothing, trust me, but it juts out to me in the mirror. I freaked out last night as I was reading about hyperpigmentation--the different kinds (epidermal or dermal)--which led to me inspecting my spot in the mirror and convincing myself there was a greyish hue (which can sometimes means the damage is more dermal, leading to longer recovery time). I felt like my throat was closing in on itself and all I could do was research more and feed into the obsession. I honestly believe if someone could block these websites on my computer, I would be better off. I want to just LIVE. My parents have gotten so sick of me, they've told me they don't want to hear me talk about it anymore because it's nothing to them. My brother thinks I have BDD and is concerned, but refuses to talk to me about it either. I don't blame them, because again, that would just be feeding into my fixation. I just feel like I'm gradually going insane and I'm a slave to my insecurities. I would do anything, anything to just have a carefree attitude and not think about it and let it fade with time.
The derm told me it will probably improve a lot by 3 months. I find myself questioning his judgement, wondering if he looked hard enough at it, just being skeptical in general. Most of me knows this is ridiculous and the attitude of a hypochondriac. Yet, I listen to these thoughts, I let them run my mind essentially. It's like some sort of disease that's spread in my brain, taking over the normal and happy thoughts that I used to have. I have had skin imperfections before, but never have they controlled me like this one. Even when I had BAD acne six months ago, my cheeks covered in red marks, I didn't let it own me! I mean sure I had bad skin days where all I wanted to do was cry, but for the most part, I was still ME. This one spot next to my lip (which I concluded today is definitely more of a brown shade; it's just darker because it's fresh) is honestly RUNNING my life....and I feel powerless to stop it.
I'm sorry I know I must be pissing most of you off especially the ones dealing with bad acne right now. I went through a bad experience of acne/hyperpigmentation everywhere earlier this year. I fully realize that my behavior is NOT normal--who stops living because of one spot? It's about the size of a dime, right next to my lip. Like I said, the derm said it was postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and will most likely improve within 3 months as long as I don't further irritate it. Yet I find myself so paranoid....wondering if I damaged the dermis, did permanent damage, etc. I'm so SICK of letting myself be like this. If this were my friend or family member, I would shake them and be like, "Get a hold of yourself! Life doesn't stop for anyone!" Why can't I follow the same advice for me? It's not like I got into some horrible car accident and have a disfiguring scar or burn mark or something. I just can't wait to talk to my therapist on Monday because I feel like I'm going to put myself into a mental hospital...
My skin is looking very smooth. I don't think I will break out at all. I don't have active pimples, but I have a few small bumps that haven't formed.. not sure if they will! I hope not. I am trying not to stress about it because it will grow bigger. I have 2 dried pimples on my cheek that I hate.. very noticeable. All I do is wash face with jojoba oil then dry face and apply lavender oil on entire face. I apply aloe vera (fresh) every night before I go to bed. I also apply Aztec healing clay twice a week mixed with ACV, a dash of turmeric powder, and tea tree oil. Finally, I eat healthy-100% raw vegan. 
My forehead has a few healing pimples, and my cheeks are incredibly smooth. Its amazing. I have 1 tiny whitehead that ill take care of before bed, but my skin is looking and feeling great. I love feeling my cheeks so damn smooth. All im doing is taking doxycycline 200 mg, washing my face with african black soap twice a day,and emu oil at night to moisturize. Natural skin care is 100% where its at. My skin NEVER itches or feels irritated anymore. Ill never use products with chemicals in them again in my lifetime.
Finally got my turmeric powder! Yay! Can't wait to use it. So ummm guys....how do I use it? Lol for acne marks ofcourse.
I drink it in a cup of coconut water. I drink this 3-4 times a week. I just can't drink it everyday.. the taste is so bad. :\
Whenever I don't drink this, I drink ACV instead. I also tried applying on skin and it made my skin yellow. I didn't like it, even though it made my skin smooth ;\
My forehead has a few healing pimples, and my cheeks are incredibly smooth. Its amazing. I have 1 tiny whitehead that ill take care of before bed, but my skin is looking and feeling great. I love feeling my cheeks so damn smooth. All im doing is taking doxycycline 200 mg, washing my face with african black soap twice a day,and emu oil at night to moisturize. Natural skin care is 100% where its at. My skin NEVER itches or feels irritated anymore. Ill never use products with chemicals in them again in my lifetime.
I'm happy for you!! I hope you don't breakout anymore. I saw all your posts and they were sad. My face is so dang smooth, too! I think if it is very smooth, it is calmed.
I hope it stays this way. I don't have active pimples which is awesome. So I can yawn, move my skin on face, etc.. and not feel pain. ^^
Finally got my turmeric powder! Yay! Can't wait to use it. So ummm guys....how do I use it? Lol for acne marks ofcourse.
I drink it in a cup of coconut water. I drink this 3-4 times a week. I just can't drink it everyday.. the taste is so bad. :\
Whenever I don't drink this, I drink ACV instead. I also tried applying on skin and it made my skin yellow. I didn't like it, even though it made my skin smooth ;\
My forehead has a few healing pimples, and my cheeks are incredibly smooth. Its amazing. I have 1 tiny whitehead that ill take care of before bed, but my skin is looking and feeling great. I love feeling my cheeks so damn smooth. All im doing is taking doxycycline 200 mg, washing my face with african black soap twice a day,and emu oil at night to moisturize. Natural skin care is 100% where its at. My skin NEVER itches or feels irritated anymore. Ill never use products with chemicals in them again in my lifetime.
I'm happy for you!! I hope you don't breakout anymore. I saw all your posts and they were sad. My face is so dang smooth, too! I think if it is very smooth, it is calmed.
I hope it stays this way. I don't have active pimples which is awesome. So I can yawn, move my skin on face, etc.. and not feel pain. ^^
Yeah smooth is always good. Although I do have 1 whitehead that I didn't take care of tonight. Ill see how it looks in the am. Left side has a bump under the skin that I pray isn't a pimple. It's such a heartbreaking feeling going from no pimples thinking your going to be clear, to then getting a possible pimple and whitehead. It's almost like "is it ever ging to end"? But I'm not going to let it get to me. I'm trying to move forward so I can be happy and have a life I'm content and happy with.
Been trying out a green tea and sea salt toner (you can find the thread for it by searching this site) - too early to tell if it's making any difference.
Barely using any BP now and my skin is still a mess so I'm not feeling great...
Just so over dealing with and putting up with acne. I feel like I'll never have clear skin.
Been trying out a green tea and sea salt toner (you can find the thread for it by searching this site) - too early to tell if it's making any difference.
Barely using any BP now and my skin is still a mess so I'm not feeling great...
Just so over dealing with and putting up with acne. I feel like I'll never have clear skin.
Keep your head up Lilly - you are not alone. Sending a hug your way
My forehead has a few healing pimples, and my cheeks are incredibly smooth. Its amazing. I have 1 tiny whitehead that ill take care of before bed, but my skin is looking and feeling great. I love feeling my cheeks so damn smooth. All im doing is taking doxycycline 200 mg, washing my face with african black soap twice a day,and emu oil at night to moisturize. Natural skin care is 100% where its at. My skin NEVER itches or feels irritated anymore. Ill never use products with chemicals in them again in my lifetime.
Murph so happy that you found something that works for you. I'm starting to think that natural is best too. On my topicals i was still breaking out AND had redness, irritation, sun restrictions, etc. I am doing mostly natural products (except for my moisturizer) and even though i am still breaking out, there is no redness or irritation.
Been trying out a green tea and sea salt toner (you can find the thread for it by searching this site) - too early to tell if it's making any difference.
Barely using any BP now and my skin is still a mess so I'm not feeling great...
Just so over dealing with and putting up with acne. I feel like I'll never have clear skin.
Keep your head up Lilly - you are not alone. Sending a hug your way
Thank you - hoping I'll be able to sleep off this feeling and wake up with a better outlook
Ugh. Just popped a pimple on my cheek. Red marks are fading, but there will be another one I have to deal with, and I'm wondering why I got a pimple. Left side has a big pimple forming as well. Idk what's going on. The only thing ive changed is emu oil, but I've NEVER experienced it clogging my pores. Maybe it's just something I have to deal with. I don't know. Whatever it is, I'll take 1 pimple vs 4-5 at a time. And if I'm only getting a pimple or 2 in a weeks time, it's better than a pimple every day. Plus, my skin doesn't look irritated like it has for the past 6 months. There's always pros and cons when battling acne