You know what really sucks...finding pictures of yourself from when you had perfect skin.

I found one today. Its 5 years old, I was 17.

Its a school picture, the classic bright photography lighting and my skin looks perfect! Like a baby! I can't even see any pores!

I remember not being concerned about my skin back then but I didn't think my skin was perfect.

I didn't even wear make-up.

I started wearing a bit of make-up once I left school. I was diagnosed with a medical condition.

I started breaking out a year ago and its all been down hill from there.

My skin seems to be clearing lately but my cheeks are covered in red PIH marks and some dented scarring.

5 years ago, perfect skin that didn't need a single speck of makeup. Now I have to spend 40 minutes applying make-up to even feel fit to leave my house. My skin is red and appalling.

I don't know why it all went wrong and its so unfair.

I think my medical condition has something to do with it as my hair has taken a knock too.

It effects me so badly. I have always been a bit shy but I have become so closed off and withdrawn. Sometimes I wonder where i'd be if my skin was still as it was 5 years ago. I have turned down countless opportunities because of confidence.

I feel like I will never be the person I could have been because of this...and that makes me want to burst into tears.