leelowe1 1061 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Hey guys! As all of you know, having acne, no matter how mild or moderate it is, can be a daunting thing. It can lead us to isolate ourselves and contribute to our already fragile self esteem. It becomes especially hard dealing with it when it seems that everyone around you has passed that stage. I personally find that knowing or being able to be around people with acne makes me feel less self conscious and somewhat at home. This had me thinking that maybe there were other people out there who felt the same as i did. So what do i propose? Not sure exactly but was wondering if anyone from the NYC area would be interested in forming a local support group (both online and in person) where we could discuss all things acne but also just get to know new people who share something in common (acne) and can relate to the feelings that come along with that. As i said, just something that i was thinking about Edited February 26, 2013 by Sasch83 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dejaclairevoyant 757 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I would be interested if I was there. But I live way down South. Good luck though! You won't necessarily find people locally on this forum but I imagine if you make a post on craiglist you will. So many people in NYC and I imagine a bunch of them have acne and are feeling depressed. Who knows, you could really help someone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Someclearday 16 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I think that's an awesome idea. I feel like there's a group for everything and I always see people doing "meet ups" for various things. I live in FL but I'd be down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EatsRainbows 49 Share Posted February 26, 2013 What a fantastic idea! I'd love to join but I live in England... bit of a long way to travel Good luck with it though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks for the responses guys and gals. That always seems to be the issue....everyone is so far away. Wil keep searching though. Hope you all are doing well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awesomenesssquared 10 Share Posted February 28, 2013 While my acne has calmed down...(had a sudden onslaught of cystic acne about a year ago) since I just finished accutane two~months ago...I now have pretty moderate/severe scarring and absolutely hate feeling isolated. I am from NYC (go to school in Long island) and would totally go to a get together like this if you could organize it. you would have my support and I would try my best to make it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zulu59 1 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I am in NYC! I think this is a great idea! Where in the city are you located Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 While my acne has calmed down...(had a sudden onslaught of cystic acne about a year ago) since I just finished accutane two~months ago...I now have pretty moderate/severe scarring and absolutely hate feeling isolated. I am from NYC (go to school in Long island) and would totally go to a get together like this if you could organize it. you would have my support and I would try my best to make it. Cool!. Hopefully more people are interested as well! I am in NYC! I think this is a great idea! Where in the city are you located Hi, i just read your introductory post. I live in Queens but work in Manhattan (i can pretty much travel -which New Yorker doesn't right?) It would be great for all of us to connect and just share ideas but also to be around people going through the same thing (maybe see a movie, explore, etc). I am definitely up for organizing this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLou92 12 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) i am an acne sufferer from brooklyn, new york and i would be down for this, i feel it can help for sure. Edited March 4, 2013 by wishingitallaway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 i am an acne sufferer from brooklyn, new york and i would be down for this, i feel it can help for sure. Very cool. It would be great to connect with others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 I live in LA Despair not...maybe you can start your own LA meetup group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Ok, so i would love to get this going as the weather is getting nice - ok, not really, but spring is right around the corner. When is everyone free and what would you all like to meet up and do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Flagg 360 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I think it's a great idea and forming a real life support group of this kind will probably help a lot of people. I'm a little too far away...down in West Virginia, but I'd definitely go if I lived closer. Good luck to you guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjn 12 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I think it would be a good idea only if we can do other things then talk about acne. It'll be a way to get meet other people and get our minds off of thinking about how crappy acne is. We don't need a meetup to turn into an acne support group because that is what this forum is for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Good Point - thats why i also asked what everyone else wanted to do. NY can be such a fun place. I'm up for anything.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brooklyn718 1 Share Posted May 29, 2013 While my acne has calmed down...(had a sudden onslaught of cystic acne about a year ago) since I just finished accutane two~months ago...I now have pretty moderate/severe scarring and absolutely hate feeling isolated. I am from NYC (go to school in Long island) and would totally go to a get together like this if you could organize it. you would have my support and I would try my best to make it. Hey, Im from NYC and would like to meet up with someone to talk to about these damn scars that are taking such an emotional impact on my life, i also had treatments for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim714 42 Share Posted May 31, 2013 It's a great idea , not sure if I'm ready for it just yet though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ibiza1987 40 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am two hours away from NYC! Is everyone still up for doing this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am the original poster and i am definitely down for this. Anytime in later July or August works for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brooklyn718 1 Share Posted June 1, 2013 iam! i think it will be fun ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leelowe1 1061 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 iam! i think it will be fun ! i used to live in Brooklyn - i now live in Queens. Where in Brooklyn are you from? Ok people, if you are serious about meeting up, please PM me with your name, location, possible meet up times and what you would want to do. Want to do this sometime in late July/early August. We all deserve to have some fun without having to put on a show regarding our skin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
