Hello all,

I joined this forum for support.

I am 31 y/o female who only suffered from occasional acne until last March. March 2013 my face went crazy and I have not been able to control it not matter what I try ever since.

I went to the dermatologist (again) on Friday Jan 3rd and it now has come down to trying Accutane. I have tried 3 different antiobiotics, birth control, sooooo many washes, creams, homeopathic remedies, etc and nothing has worked so I feel like I have no other choice. As much as I am scared of the side effects, I am trying to focus on the long term/life long benefits.

I did the first pregnancy test on Friday so I have to go back on February 4th and then take another one and then she will give me the prescription.

I also really want to know how you got through the mental side effects, I feel like I obviously have already suffered from some depression during this trying time but I am scared if the medicine makes it unbearable.

I would love any encouraging words, stories, pictures.

Thanks very much and I look forward to going through my journey with this forum.

ps: I will upload a before photo when I start the medicine.