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I've had acne for some time now. I have always read forums on this website but never thought of posting on it, because I thought it would get better eventually. Well, long story short, it hasn't. Ive had it since 13 years of age and Im now 20 years old. It has always gone and come back. Im on my third course of accutane. My first treatment I flared up and it got worse than before. So much, to the point my dermatologist had to take immediate action. Nothing seems to help my problem. Like mentioned before, I am on my third course of accutane and it is getting better a tiny bit. But I still get the subtle comments on my condition. I try to go to parties but I get the herpies joke all the time. I can't handle it anymore. I try to feel good about myself but when I hear these comments its like a knife gets stabbed through me and I just feel like being alone. I used to be an extrovert but acne changed me. All that I have going for me is that Im a smart person. I dream of the day that acne doesn't plague me anymore. I pray to God every night to take this curse away from me. I need help, as after many years it keeps taking a toll on my sanity. I need it to go. I hope this third dose of accutane works. If not, I don't know what I can do. I just need support, but I can't go to a psychologist because Im too embarrassed, but who knows because I never thought I could post on here either. Please, no hurtful replies because Im on the brink here and I just need help from people who understand what Im going through.
Thanks in advance,
thatkidoverthere
Hey there,
First of all, anyone who is aiming herpies jokes at you is a moron and needs to be removed from your life immediately.
It's disgusting that people can be so judgemental and insensitive. I'm sorry you have had to experience that kind of scrutiny, but you are not alone!
I empathise with you completely. Acne can be incredibly isolating. I found the most difficult thing for me was getting to be 23 years old and finally admitting, "Okay, I have severe adult acne." Not something that is going to fade with puberty.
However, please remember that there is ALWAYS hope. And though Accutane may work wonders for some people, it is not the final word in acne treatment.
You say all that you have going for you is that you are a smart person, but I think it is easy to forget how fantastic that actually is. Although your acne may have changed the way you feel and see yourself, you are still YOU and always will be. In time the experience of acne may even lead you to being a more empathetic and empowered human being.
Something I have always found helpful is trying to change the way I look at my acne. For years I have seen my acne as some parasitic alien sitting on my skin that doesn't belong to me, that I will abuse and rage a war on until it gets the hell off my face. But more recently I have realised that having acne is our body's way of saying something is wrong and it needs extra care, not abuse!
I would be interested to know the steps that lead you to your course of Accutane?
Hopefully I can give you some advice!
I completely understand. I used to be extremely extroverted, but acne changed all of that. My acne has come and gone, and my parents are very observative about my skin. I cant help you with the accutane part cuz ive never been on it but there are alternatives if accutane doesnt work again. Natural chinese herbs helped my skin a lot. Its a process but it was worth it. Hope i helped