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I've suffered acne for 8 or 9 years now, had one Accutane course, several anti-biotics, I've tried the regimen and even gone completely healthy.
So far, it's all failed and my acne is still here today in strong affect. I've gone a few times where i've had clear skin but it's always come back. I'm now 23 years old.
Does anyone else feel that regardless as to whether your skin is clear or not, the acne and scarring has left you so psychologically damaged, that you'll forever be concerned about your appearance, peoples thoughts and opinions and that you would still not feel good enough for society?
Because that's how I feel, I'm still determined to clear my skin. I'm even going for a second accutane course soon but as for a social life, or relationship - I just think i'm not going to have a healthy confidence or mindset ever again, and that in my mind I'm still best off being alone.
I've always said I'd love a girlfriend, and a family, children etc... But I'm really doubting I'd ever be able to do so, due to my mental state.
I have been thinking about this too. But I am certain that we can have confidence again, and you feel that cant because the emotional fight is though, and sad, and makes us confused.
The part about the girlfriend hurts me more cause every look a girl put on me I feel she is looking at my scars. And when someone says I am handsome I doubt.
sorry for the english I am not a native
I feel you. I really do. I havent been fighting agains acne for so long but 2 years now. Last summer was great - my face was acne free and i finally felt alive again. 3 months ago it started to slowly come back and now it is back but with a stronger army. When someone used to look at me, i didnt mind. Now when someone looks at me, i think to myself "What is he/she thinking? Oh he is disgusted by my face" etc etc.. It is depressing. I wish people could understand how it feels to have acne so they wouldnt judge our faces too quickly and pretend like we dont notice anything. I dont know what self confidence is anymore - what is it? Feels like ive never had it before, would like to see how it feels... must feel good i assume.
Yep, you hit the nail right on the head. I,too, know what it feels like to be damaged, traumatized beyond repair. Even if this gets better, I am forever changed.
Iam 37 and married for many years. I don't know what I would do without my husband for support. My acne took a drastic (and I mean BAD!) turn for the worse a yearago as the result of a medication. I have always had very mild acne, but with really nice scar-free skin. I didn't know how lucky I was.The resulting treatments (Retin A) have left me with scars, evenwhere there was no acne, and now 5 months after stopping, inflamed red skin. The acne is under control with Spiro, thank goodness.
I know that when I look at people with acne, I only feel sympathy, I know how hard it is. Please know that girls (the good ones) are not looking at your skin. They are looking at your kindness, your humor and your potential to be a good partner. I can tell that each of you who has posted already are people ofquality. I hope that you find your confidence...
Warm Regards
Well acne is another problem that adds to all the trouble we face in real life. I mean, I have friends with crystal-clear skin complaining about their lives all the time. Staring at their beautiful skin, I absolutely cannot relate. Hey girl, I'd say to my friend in my head, what if you had acne in addition? What if your face looked like mine? What if you had to deal with the problem you described, and moderate acne?
I don't complain about anything else besides acne. Honestly I think my life would be fantastic without acne. I don't mind having red marks because I can cover them up. I hate seeing are pimples every morning. I hate hating myself for the problem I have absolutely no control over. I did not do anything wrong. The only wish I have right now is that I wish I did not have any skin problem. However, I guess it would take a miracle for it to come true.
This is pretty much how I find myself now. I havent really had acne for ten years, barring the occasional break out, but my head is still a mess. I still dont really like myself. I dont have much enthusiasm for life; no real dreams or ambitions, no hobbies as such. I work, but its just a job that I couldnt care less about. I occasionally go out to socialise, but it feels more like a chore than a joy - like I'm treading water when I should just be floating. Im not really any more confident around people, Im just a lot better at reading them. I know what they expect me to say and I just say it. Im really just going through the motions.
Im not sure Id ever be comfortable in a relationship. I dont have a burning desire to be in one, which seems to alienate me from my peers who are either in a relationship or actively seeking a partner. I cant imagine getting that close to someone after never being close to anyone for so long.
