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How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Hardly ever come on here any more but as I`ve recently received a couple of PMs from members on here, just thought I would post to let everyone know how I`m getting on these days. Acne wise my skin is...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

It`s been a while since I`ve posted on these forums, there has been lots of things happening in my life of late - hopefully changes for the better. I`ve been been really ill mentally to the point tha...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Has Acne Given You Mental Problems?

Over the years at various stages:- Depression Anxiety Agoraphobia BDD Acne Dysmorphia Borderline Personality Disorder (not yet diagnosed but my CPN thinks I fit the bill due to my erratic behaviour in...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Has Acne Given You Mental Problems?

Over the years at various stages:- Depression Anxiety Agoraphobia BDD Acne Dysmorphia Borderline Personality Disorder (not yet diagnosed but my CPN thinks I fit the bill due to my erratic behaviour i...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

My neck has broken out quite a bit in the past day or two - so frustrating as I`m continuing to still get clear periods and then break out randomly. One thing I have discovered though is that diet doe...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
The Feeling Of Being "dirty"..

I remember many years ago when I was physically attacked because of having acne, I felt disgustingly dirty, as well as repulsive, hideous and ugly. The thing to remember though is that any feelings of...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Skin is doing a little better and I`m starting to eat meals instead of just junk all the time so maybe the increase in nutrients in my diet is helping. Not acne related but on Wednesday, I attended a ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I`ve really broken out on my right jawline today and I`ve got a cyst under my right eye too. The recent lack of care over my diet and cleansing routine is catching up with me now. I look dreadful and ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

QuietJamie, bright daylight and artificial lighting can magnify any imperfections real or perceived tenfold in your own mind. If anyone was to see you in bright daylight, I`m betting that they wouldn`...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Moonlit, I just wanted to say that I`m really pleased for you that you feel that your acne may finally be under control. The breakout last summer was indeed a horrible experience but if it was caused ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Not Able To Use Quote Feature

I can`t use the quote feature either. There also seems to be problems with the editor option buttons when typing a PM or a post. I`ve found that I can`t use the paste clipboards and the hyperlink inse...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I`m having problems with quotes too! Quiet Jamie, sorry that the experience at the barbers was so negative for you today. The lighting in barbers is particularly harsh and I`m pretty sure that it dis...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Not sure if I`m allowed to do this but I`ve noticed a few people (especially from the UK) have been posting on this thread about depression and anxiety. Last night I discovered a website called No Mor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Skin is a little better and cyst on temple is going but I`m still continuing to eat appallingly, On the MH side of things, I`m not doing too great and did something that was stupid in the early hours ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Think my appalling diet of late is finally catching up with me as I have a massive cyst forming on my left temple and my neck, jawlines and sideburn areas are breaking out a little. I look pretty horr...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Really sorry to hear about the near panic attack yesterday Kalinka. We spoke earlier and although it wasn`t a pleasant experience, I think that going for a walk was possibly the best thing that you co...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Mental health side of things is still absolutely abysmal and I've taken to barricading myself in my room and curling up in bed for hours on end whenever I feel that suicidal state come on because what...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

ive been following along w/ you UKers and Im nothing short of appalled at your health care system. this is not a pro-US post, but geez, i dont need a referral for any specialist or any mental health ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Not that I'm downplaying what you've written in any way, but by far the most exciting thing about seeing this post was your change of profile picture! I hope the two little fellas are getting on alrig...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

The whole system's ridiculous. My referral to the CMHT went through two and a half weeks ago and they still haven't allocated me a CPN or offered me an appointment and I can't get a psychology referra...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

P1nky, I hear you when you say not to take no for an answer but when you have social anxiety, it makes it incredibly hard to constantly badger your GP until they listen. I was really fortunate that wh...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Skin is breaking out pretty badly at the moment and it is probably due to my really bad diet right now. To be honest, I don`t care that much any more. Well unbelievably.... I currently have no act...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Breaking out quite a bit on my neck and jawlines at the moment. Got to try to eat healthier and start looking after myself better. On the MH front, I`ve been assigned to a community mental health tea...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Acne wise my neck is really starting to break out tonight but I`m past caring really. My sister has given me a reprieve but has warned me that a repeat of my behaviour today and I won`t be allowed to...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

On 1/22/2014 at 7:44 PM, MoonlitRiver said: On 1/22/2014 at 6:50 PM, GUNNKE said: I can well believe that I`m not alone. Sorry that you`ve had your own negative experiences w...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago