Hi Sydney13,

I'm sorry to hear what you had and are still going through right now.

Isotretinoin or more commonly known as Accutane has been said to cause mood swings and depression in some patients. Given that you were emotionally affected prior to consuming the medication, I believe the underlying issue is further exacerbated.

I would highly recommend you to go back to your dermatologist and consult his/her advice. Perhaps he/she might refer you to see a psychologist or psychiatrist. I was inevitably placed on antidepressants and Isotretinoin at the same time to combat those down moments.

Good luck and stay strong!

Cheers,

Scarredemon

Yeah I go next week to my derm so I'll probably ask and see if there's something I should be doing!! Thank you for commenting

I'd recommend antidepressants and an exercise program. Maybe pick up a new hobby and go shopping a lot

and a good friend or a family member, do you have one who has been on the whole journey with you? someone who can help you get through this? take you and distract you?

of course if the depression is serious then you must get professional help as soon as possible

chin up, you are on a path that proves miraculous for most- it's a rocky path, but you are doing something positive in your war against acne!

keep us posted and there are always people like me and the others who posted here who are on night and day

Thank you so much for all of your kind words!!! Today started off really bad but it's slowly getting better I am out getting some fresh air and I'm talking to my mom and she is on this journey with me helping me the best she can!! It's been extremely hard dealing with this and very depressing BUT Reading all of your responses is really helpful and I feel hopeful and safe. It's nice to know that I have people who will listen and allow me to vent and I am so happy that I am not alone!!

Find a few good books to read, start cooking (it's nice because it helps ur creativity and u learn something new), clean your apartment/house, organize everything, do things for others

Yeah I start my new job next week and then I am going to get a gym membership and hopefully working out will give me a happy distraction!! Thank you for all the advise

Yoga and juicing might help.