So, I figured I would share my Accutane story in order to benefit anyone considering going through the process.

I started getting acne about 4 years ago, and I figure it was from stress and school. Anyways, before I saw a dermatologist I used Proactive and it never worked. When I eventually did go to a dermatologist they first tried a few different morning and night time creams. I dont necessarily remember the names of them, but long story short they never really worked. The cream would help to prevent acne, but I would still get it on my cheeks and chin. Once it finally got so bad, my dermatologist and I discussed Accutane. I was informed of all the effects Accutane can have on you and all that and I made the decision to begin my 5-month course.

When I think about it, I really had no choice. My acne was really bad and Accutane was the solution. Now it couldve been the fact that I was doing my capstone senior project during all of this, or my stressful semester, or the fact that I was trying to juggle so much in my spring semester. But while I was on Accutane I dont think I really have ever felt so depressed. I actually hate talking about it and its kind of uncomfortable to even type it out for you but it was bad. Im really not a typically sad guy. I get my work done, live my life and thats it. I have nothing to be sad about, but Im just saying that the drug turned me upside down. My friends and family noticed, even tried to talk me into stopping the drug. Obviously, I didnt want that since I needed be able to look in the mirror and feel okay again.

When I started Accutane I weighed 185 pounds. Two months later at my checkup for the dermo to check me out I weighed 167. I kind of quit eating all my meals during the day and I crawled into a shell. Im not saying that everyone will end up this way since theres so many success stories, but basically I just didnt exactly feel the best on the drug.

What Im really trying to say is just to evaluate all your options with your dermo before you start jumping to Accutane-conclusions. Cause if I had any other option I probably still wouldhavetaken Accutane. Regardless of how you feel it works. Imean Im fine now. Im happy again, and its been 4 months since I finished my 5-month course. I have no zits. Havent had one since. Just wanted to share!