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I'm tired of acne

13 hours ago, AhaGuru said: The fact is baking soda is very safe to use Not in the quantities required to alter the PH levels in your body and shrink cancerous tissue. On 27 July 2...

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8 years ago
I'm tired of acne

6 hours ago, AhaGuru said: A lot of clinical trials have not been proven to cure something! But it doesn't mean it doesn't work! If there is no proof then there is no reason to assume it...

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8 years ago
avoidant personality disorder

It's probably a mistake to self-diagnose a mental illness, but I pretty much have all the symptoms of APD. I think it comes from my own negative opinions of myself being confirmed and reinforced by ot...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Should I see an escort due to my lack of sexual experiences?

I've had sex a couple of times and, to be blunt, its not worth paying for. Save your money.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
I'm tired of acne

14 hours ago, AhaGuru said: If cancer can be cured just by baking soda There have been no published clinical trials of sodium bicarbonate as a treatment for cancer.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Does anyone else struggle to make eye contact because of your acne?

2 hours ago, skyesthelimit said: People who cannot look into another person's eyes mean they are guilty of something. I'm sorry but this is just nonsense. I sincerely hope you've never be...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Do you need to forgive yourself for having Acne?

5 hours ago, Ae1976 said: I mean this article says that we are responsible for our acne and how to accept it. I find that impossible to accept in every way. Therein lies the reason behin...

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8 years ago
Acne is a huge blowdown on self confidence

On 13 June 2017 at 5:43 AM, ash1140 said: Most girls don't judge guys on their acne anyways so you have nothing to worry about! I don't agree with this. On 13 June 2017 at 5:43 AM, ...

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8 years ago
To The Cured Ones: Please Share

Don’t take advice from anyone unless you’ve asked for it. You will have uncontrollable acne for the next ten years so try not to put your life on hold. Exercise will make your acne worse, but its not ...

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8 years ago
waiting for clear skin

Yep, I 100% relate. I got really good at pretending it didn't bother me, but it still did and there isn't really anything you can do about that.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
This is what angers me most about having had Acne.

3 hours ago, Koloz said: What angers me most about acne is all the missed opportunities it caused me to have during my teen years that I will never get back. I had no friends and never did anyt...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Acne trauma

Its weird how when I was young the cliche was that people had acne because they ate too much chocolate or drank too many fizzy drinks (both high in sugar). Then they decided that it was a myth. Now we...

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8 years ago
When people feel the need to comment on your skin

15 hours ago, BreezeCrayon said: Why is it that people think it's ok to comment on your skin and give you advice on how to get rid of your acne? Suddenly they are all experts and seem so confid...

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8 years ago
Acne and women/dating

Firstly I’ll just make it known that I’ve never really made any effort to get a girlfriend, which is why I’ve never had one. Anyone can be in a relationship if you try hard enough or settle for less, ...

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8 years ago
What it's like living with severe acne.

21 hours ago, trip98 said: I always though that after I cure acne, everything will be the same, but I was wrong. I became so anti-social that I forgot how to make friends I can relate to...

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8 years ago
What is Beautiful?

On 2 March 2017 at 5:09 AM, iCogito said: So I really wonder what does make us well rounded human beings? Is it the support around us or is it power and energy within us? It’s the reinforc...

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8 years ago
If you are a girl with bad acne you shouldn't reproduce

I don’t really agree with the op, but there seems to be a lot of ignorance in this thread with regards to the genetic basis for acne. Although there is probably no single "acne gene” as such, there is...

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8 years ago
Do you ever feel that, even with clear beautiful skin - You'd still feel... eh?

This is pretty much how I find myself now. I haven’t really had acne for ten years, barring the occasional break out, but my head is still a mess. I still don’t really like myself. I don’t have much e...

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8 years ago
How did people treat you after getting rid of your acne

I think society in general started treating me better. I don't think I've been laughed at or abused by strangers since my acne cleared up. I've noticed that people became a lot more tolerant of me. Th...

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8 years ago
The security tried to kick me out of the pool

On 4 December 2016 at 3:08 AM, Flash12 said: The security from the pool/sauna i went tried to kick me out of the pool because some other clients have complained to them about my acnee and how t...

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8 years ago
How To Stop Worrying About Acne and Just Live Life?

On 21 October 2016 at 7:58 PM, cookiemonster555 said: How do I once and for all get over my irrational insecurity? How do I live with my self, knowing my face will be scarred my whole life, and...

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9 years ago
What's the most infuriating advice you've ever got about your acne?

My favourite was "just breathe". I think she meant take a deep breath, but it just sounded like a dumb way of saying it to me. I mainly get annoyed with banal platitudes like "don't worry", "cheer up"...

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9 years ago
Don't know what to do now

On 25 August 2016 at 11:21 PM, gamejunky said: As you get older and more comfortable with yourself, not only do your hormones settle down a little but you also just learn to accept yourself and...

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9 years ago
Scared of Going to College because of Acne Marks?

My only advice would be that if it gets tough, keep trying. I psyched myself up the summer before I started university, which was probably the bravest and most improbable decision I ever made. At firs...

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9 years ago
Is acne worth dying for?

I struggled a lot with acne and anxiety at university. If I'd known about the Accutane option I would have pursued it without hesitation, regardless of the potential side effects. In terms of acne tre...

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9 years ago