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I'm 18, a girl, and have had acne since I was probably 12. I have acne ALL over my face. Literally everywhere, and it isn't just going to magically disappear anytime soon either. The only part of my face without acne is directly underneath my eyes. I have extremely pale skin so the red inflamed pus filled bumps really stand out, and the acne keeps getting worse and worse despite me trying most things and taking care of my skin. Some people stare at me in public, and people will point it out, Makeup doesn't really help either. But the acne doesn't really affect me emotionally. Sometimes I get upset about it if I really think hard about it, and I get embarrassed, and yeah I wish I didn't have it, but to me its just my skin. I have other health issues and problems much bigger than my skin, that make my acne seem insignificant. I'm not saying this to downplay anyone's emotional struggles with acne either, I completely see and understand how acne can be emotionally crippling and cause severe mental health issues and generally just mess with your life. please don't think I'm trying to offend anyone. I'm genuinely wondering if there are other people out there kind of unbothered by their acne? Most people who I've talked to are desperate for their acne to go away and extremely upset about it, but I've just sort of resigned myself to having it. I don't know if this is the right forum to post this, if not please tell me, I just made my account a few days ago.
9 hours ago, teengirlacne said:I'm a 13 year old girl. Do you date and have lots of friends ? Just wondering if I can have a normal life with acne.
Yes I do date and have friends. No one who I consider my friend has ever judged me for my acne or made me feel about it, so if you ever come across a person who does make you feel bad about having acne isn't your friend or someone who you should associate yourself with. You can totally have a normal life with acne, try to focus more on living your life and not letting your acne get in the way of going out and making friends. You'll be okay 
Acne doesn't decide whether you can have a normal/happy life, you do
On 6/12/2017 at 9:20 AM, spicyotter said:Yes I do date and have friends. No one who I consider my friend has ever judged me for my acne or made me feel about it, so if you ever come across a person who does make you feel bad about having acne isn't your friend or someone who you should associate yourself with. You can totally have a normal life with acne, try to focus more on living your life and not letting your acne get in the way of going out and making friends. You'll be okay
You're so cool
You're amazing and someone who has decided not to let acne run/ruin her life. You have posted in the right place. People need to hear you. It's like I always tell people, your life is in your hands, acne or no acne.
On 6/18/2017 at 10:02 PM, Ae1976 said:You're amazing and someone who has decided not to let acne run/ruin her life. You have posted in the right place. People need to hear you. It's like I always tell people, your life is in your hands, acne or no acne.
Sorry I didn't see this until just now, thank you so much! I really wish that everyone who struggles with acne could feel that it doesn't make them any less of a person, but I do also understand how acne can feel like a losing battle and take a toll on your self esteem. A lot of the struggle with acne can be more mental than physical, and some cope better than others.
You are an inspiration! Glad to read that you see the brighter side of things. I know that it can be difficult for some but taking it one step at a time is the way to go. Acne does not define who you are. Thank for this!
This should be tagged as the best post. Honestly, this is the kind of positivity that we need here especially on this forum which is always full of sad posts.