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I have had acne since I was about 12 (I am now 14), it has never really bothered me until the last 6 months or so
I have tried everything to get rid of my acne, creams, pills, antibiotics, ect.. I've been to the doctors numerous times over it, and they could do nothing to help. After my fifth appointment at the GP, they referred me to a dermatologist at the city hospital. They didn't hesitate at all to prescribe me to roactane (accutane), I am starting my course next week, and cannot wait as this might be my cure from acne.
Everyday going out into public is a struggle, there's times when I've barricaded myself I'm my room so I wouldn't have to go into school, ie: if I'm having a flare up. I think the worst thing about acne is when your having a conversation with someone, and their eyes slowly drift away from yours, and onto your skin, I cannot describe this feeling other than absolutely shit, it makes me feel as if I'm not normal. People with out acne (or another skin problem) will never understand the depression, or sadness we go through.
16 hours ago, corey-mcv said:People with out acne (or another skin problem) will never understand the depression, or sadness we go through.
Couldn't agree more.
I had varying degrees of acne between the ages of 12 and 23. I didn't see or talk to anyone about it, so if you're actually going to a dermatologist you're doing well in that respect.
I'm not sure if you're looking for advice, or if I'm really the one to give it, but the only "wisdom" I can impart is to try not isolate yourself from your peers. You run the risk of becoming alienated and getting into a different mindset from the rest of society. I did and I'm still struggling with that now at age 31.
Oh and contrary to what others may say, its ok to worry and be insecure about your appearance. Others may tell you to "cheer up" or or "man up" or "don't worry or "stop feeling sorry for yourself" or "count your blessings", but they are only doing this out of frustration or a smug sense of superiority. They don't really know what to say, but their ego forces them to spout out any old cliche rather than remain silent.