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i tried to be strong, to let it all go.. i tried to not care what people think of me and to just love myself the way i am. i tried, life..i tried.
butbut, this is so exhausting, pretending that you're happy is so fucking exhausting. life is not just a pretty picture when you have this horrible, HORRIBLE skin condition.
i don't want to wear makeup just bc i'm a mess and i don't people to see it. i even hate myself when i wear makeup. because i know that's not who i am.
i know im on a strong medication right now, and i hope accutane will get rid of this acne for good. i just want to wake up from this nightmare and be confident again.
there is something i thank acne for, and it is the strengh that it gave me, the lessons that it taught me..i feel like if i get rid of this acne, i will never ever complain about the silly things in life, i will live every moment to it's fullest.. i feel like if my skin is clear again, i will do anything and everything to overcome the depression that acne caused me, to just leave it behind, and move on with life... because i'm tired of being emotionally exhausted
accutane, im counting on you!
I understand completely what you are going through. Acne is HORRIBLE, not life threatening but a horrible thing to deal with. Many of the people here have gone through the same and understand you. Don't worry Accutane has helped a lot of people be confident and clear skinned. Let the medication do its work for your skin and you do the work of keeping yourself happy. It may be hard now but things will get better. If you are not happy no need to pretend to be happy. Feel what you want to feel but know that it will get better. Hugs to you.
I understand you completely. I feel like my life has been on hold since I got acne. Like everyone around me is living a normal life and I am living a lie. Hiding behind hair and makeup. Not looking anyone in the eye. Never jumping in an ocean or a pool for fear of someone seeing my face. Avoiding harsh lighting. Waking up before anyone else to check my face and make sure everything is hidden. It's exhausting. The emotional toll acne has taken on me makes me feel like I've aged 100 years. (And I'm only 29) I never thought i could be jealous of such simple things like wearing your hair up, or jumping in a body of water without worry. Every small detail of life that should be enjoyed is completely consumed by my acne, and the fear of someone seeing it. I'm on accutane now, and decided this morning I need to quit. I was already borderline depressed and this medication is making me feel like I'm going to have a mental breakdown. I would rather have mental health than clear skin. But on the flip side the acne makes me feel depressed too. It's such a battle. I feel for you and everyone out there secretly dealing with all the insecurities acne brings. I am grateful for the compassion it has provided me with. But I am ready to start living life.
I really hope that Accutane is the solution that you've been looking for. It is really hard and you just got to focus on the good things that you have in your life. Do not hesitate to share what you feel here as there are a LOT of other people going through the same dilemma as yours.
We're here to support each other as we all understand and no one will judge. BEST OF LUCK!