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you know it's bad when...
-you start getting your hair cut at Great Clips, because you're embarrassed for your regular hair stylist at the nice salon to see you
-you put your make-up on practically in the dark, so you don't have to look at how bad your skin really is
-you go through a tube of concealer in a week
-you want to kill your friends or other people for posting a picture of you on facebook without photoshopping the hell out of your face before posting it ::UNTAG!::
-you want to punch the lady at the Clinique counter for testing out a foundation on your face and making you look in the mirror to see how it looks
-you forget how to put your hair in ponytail, because you've been trying to hide your face with your hair
-you won't even go for a run in the dark at 9:30 at night without make-up on
-you plan every detail of what your life will be like when you hopefully (fingers crossed) become acne free one day
-you miss sleeping on your stomach
-you get your car windows tinted, so the person at the stoplight won't see your face
-you wish you didn't take for granted the things you were able to before you had acne (you know..taking out the trash without make-up on, looking in the mirror without crying, being able to look people in the eye, etc.)
these are utterly hilarious!! XD
ahhaha. it's so funny.
i feel so accpeted reading these.
knowing others have the same weirdd thoughts.
OMG! I went running one time at night and I avoided street lights at all costs XP
HAHA. the untag thing! I definitely do that XD
heres a few:
you know its bad when..
-you wince your face to try to relieve an itch instead of touching your face.
-you get really offended when people take close up pictures.
-when you try clothes on at stores you try not to look at your face.
-get self-concious when you get food on your face, bc when you wipe off the mess you may have irritated or blocked pores.
-avoid eye contact/try to talk to people while looking straight ahead (when walking)
-can't even go to the derm without make-up
-order make-up/acne treatment wayy before its necessary for fear of running out
-wash pillows, sheets, make-up brushes, etc. every other week at least
-religiously wash face every morning and night. NO skips allowed.
-spend most of your free time on acne.org
-people think your 13
-you know more about dermatology that most doctors
-you tell your derm what to prescribe you
-can't put your head underwater when swimming with friends (because make-up disappear/acne would get red)
-you stay home and cry instead of fulfilling plans
-you think average, everyday people you don't even know don't like you (i.e. check-out person)
......
When you turn out all the lights in your house and flip all the mirrors around just so you want have to see yourself.
When you take naps and try to be asleep as much as possible because it feels so gross.
When people talk to you your hands instinctively cover up the spots.
You cry whenever you look in the mirror =/
-people think your 13
HaHa. Im 27 and still get carded for cigarettes.
But I guess when Im 60 and I look 30 that will be a good thing
I never feel 'professional' for this reason, because everyone thinks of me as some little, adolescent thats stillllll in high school! 
When you stop eating because a. at least if you have acne you can be skinny and maybe that will distract from the acne and b. itll stop your period; no more hormonal break outs!
HAHA. totally understand these. I'm have the mindset that I must remain thin (but not underweight) so that I have SOMETHING 
XD
oohh heres another one:
When people hint that you look like crap, you tell them your sick (cover story).
you know it's bad when...
-you start getting your hair cut at Great Clips, because you're embarrassed for your regular hair stylist at the nice salon to see you
-you put your make-up on practically in the dark, so you don't have to look at how bad your skin really is
-you go through a tube of concealer in a week
-you want to kill your friends or other people for posting a picture of you on facebook without photoshopping the hell out of your face before posting it ::UNTAG!::
-you want to punch the lady at the Clinique counter for testing out a foundation on your face and making you look in the mirror to see how it looks
-you forget how to put your hair in ponytail, because you've been trying to hide your face with your hair
-you won't even go for a run in the dark at 9:30 at night without make-up on
-you plan every detail of what your life will be like when you hopefully (fingers crossed) become acne free one day
-you miss sleeping on your stomach
-you get your car windows tinted, so the person at the stoplight won't see your face
-you wish you didn't take for granted the things you were able to before you had acne (you know..taking out the trash without make-up on, looking in the mirror without crying, being able to look people in the eye, etc.)
these are utterly hilarious!! XD
ahhaha. it's so funny.
i feel so accpeted reading these.
knowing others have the same weirdd thoughts.
OMG! I went running one time at night and I avoided street lights at all costs XP
HAHA. the untag thing! I definitely do that XD
heres a few:
you know its bad when..
-you wince your face to try to relieve an itch instead of touching your face.
-you get really offended when people take close up pictures.
-when you try clothes on at stores you try not to look at your face.
-get self-concious when you get food on your face, bc when you wipe off the mess you may have irritated or blocked pores.
-avoid eye contact/try to talk to people while looking straight ahead (when walking)
-can't even go to the derm without make-up
-order make-up/acne treatment wayy before its necessary for fear of running out
-wash pillows, sheets, make-up brushes, etc. every other week at least
-religiously wash face every morning and night. NO skips allowed.
-spend most of your free time on acne.org
-people think your 13
-you know more about dermatology that most doctors
-you tell your derm what to prescribe you
-can't put your head underwater when swimming with friends (because make-up disappear/acne would get red)
-you stay home and cry instead of fulfilling plans
-you think average, everyday people you don't even know don't like you (i.e. check-out person)
......
hey mslily009,
Glad you like my you know it's bad whens... 
haha! Acne may have taken away my confidence, but it will never make my sense of humor disappear! ever! While I may cry all the time, I still try to find humor in this whole ordeal. This is the only place I can talk about my acne, because none of my friends have gone or are going through what I am right now.
I've always had somewhat acne prone skin, but was clear for several years..up until one month ago..then my acne came back full force after I stopped taking birth control. It's been horrible, because no one understands how my face dramatically changed in such a short time..hell, I don't even understand it!? haha. But I'm seeing progress from Dan's regimen and have gotten back on birth control and antibiotics. I wish you the best of luck in your journey to clear skin!
you know it's bad when..
...you put make-up on just to go get something out of your car (because you will be seen by others when you go outside).
...you wear sunglasses and put your hood up when you leave the house.
...you avoid looking left or right at stoplights
...you think about acne 95% of the time. The rest of the time you sleep.
..you hardly get any sleep.
...you get very argumentative when people bring up medications/washes that didn't work for you on the forums.
...you 'forget' plan with friends.
..you show up late to class/parties so you can just blend
...you make your hair look messy, so when people see you, you can say "oh i just woke up"
..any picture of you looks like crap
...you laugh at every single one of these "it's bad whens" because you can relate.
you hate going to the dermatologist because they want you to be makeup free when you go in
you just called in sick from work because you have a huge cyst on ur face 
when you called in sick, you lied and said ur kid was sick (thats why you had to stay home) because the truth is too embarrasing
when your derm wont lance the cyst on ur face because it will scar and all you want to say is listen b!t*c ive picked at the freakin thing so much its already scarring!!!
you frantically call around for another derm who will do it cuz you HAVE to go to work tomorrow
seriously...fml.
grr arg.
When you're kissing a girl hardcore and she starts sucking/licking your neck or jawline and one of your cysts explodes violently into her mouth. Yummy!
hahaha i hope not !! jeeez that would be bad very very bad
arghhh its bad when you miss work for two days whilst you pray the spots you picked like a tube fade and you can face the world once more.
its bad when you dont have a gf, i think if i did id forget about my skin cause i know someone would except me for who i am
When you've just got into bed and your trying to get to sleep without putting your face on the pillow.
When your hiding your true personality because your not confident enough to be yourself.
When you dont answer your friends texts/calls for so long they dont bother asking you to come out anymore.
When your embarrassed to even be around your own damn family.
Starting to get over it now, but these things have been part of my everyday life for the past few years.