You'll feel worse when you look back on the holidays one day and remember how you avoided enjoying yourself - trust me, I know. Missing opportunities for happiness and laughter only deepens the problem. If you really must try picking somebody you think is beautiful, and walk around thinking in your head that you look like them. It does wonders for your confidence.

Thank you for the reply! You are so right. I think the worst part is just thinking about it the days before but once you get there it's always fine and I end up having a good time. I'll def try that!

I agree with the above poster. Don't let your insecurities or perceptions ruin an otherwise fun time! I guarantee you won't remember how you felt that day about your skin if you just embrace yourself, flaws and all, and enjoy the holidays!

I relate very much. It's difficult for me because the breakouts I get are cystic, very severe and VERY painful. I can avoid mirrors all day but I can't avoid the burning, itching and pain whenever I bump or move my face. That's what I feel people don't understand: some forms of breakouts can be excruciatingly painful. I can't just forget about that. It's a constant reminder and it takes you out of the moment and makes it difficult to enjoy time with your family.