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I'm glad I was able to give a few laughs.   Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate you guys sharing them.   I've found a routine that works for me and my skin is clearing up finally bu...

Thanks for the replies guys.   I agree that a routine and paying the bills is a good way to find the courage you need to walk out of the house in the morning. My job has defiantly forced me to ...

Someone made a comment to me at work once. They made it seemed like they were concerned and all but the last thing they said was.. "You could go see a doctor and get onto accutane." Now I have never t...

I like your suggestions, especially the one about keeping your stress levels low. Getting a good amount of sleep and learning how to cope and deal with stress have helped my face a lot in this past mo...

What products are you using?

I have actually grown fond of my acne scars. I know it sounds weird, but I think they add character to my face. Also when I look at my scars I think back to how I got them and how far I have come as a...

Doctors always seem to do those kind of things, point out or make fun of the reason you're actually there to see them for. And they think it's funny... But it's not...   Good luck with Accutane!...

I don't think I could count the days I've spent hiding in my room because of my acne/breakouts. Staying in on my weekends. Too nervous and self conscious to go to the store or just out in public. Emba...

The best answer I can give you is let time do its thing and avoid touching or picking at them. Maybe you should avoid putting any sort of cream or cleanser on it as well. Just avoid all contact with t...

Maybe keep a log of all the times you skin pick, and try to get better and better as each day goes by. You can keep track of your progress and really see your accomplishments.

I feel nervous/good today. My skin has been clearing up these past three weeks. I'm just afraid that I'll wake up tomorrow with a breakout and all my progress will be gone. I really hope I found a rou...

I can relate to you in a lot of ways my friend. Acne is the only big challenge I have in life right now. Everything else is going very well. I have a good career, good family, and awesome friends. And...

Hmmm if I didn't know the person I would be somewhat defensive. It's just in our nature I think. Now if that person was close to me and knew my situation I would feel more comfortable and take their s...

It's very hard to stay positive when you're battling with acne daily, but I agree with you. We should step out of our comfort zones, put ourselves out there and just live life the best we can. It's no...

Like others said before, you might be washing your face too many times. I would wash your face twice a day, after waking up and after your work out. If you would like to start your work out with a cle...

I've been taking antibiotics for 4 months now, and now they're starting to wear off. It's been the best/easiest 4 months since my acne started. My doctor told me I'm going to have to stop taking them ...

I can relate to you but in a slightly different way. My acne has never saddened me, it has only frustrated me and made me angry to the point where I want to punch the mirror or just rip my face off. W...

I used proactiv for over a year and I switched to a whole new routine/products in one day. My face broke out like crazy for the next month but I expected that. It was worth it too even though I am sti...

I used proactiv for over a year and I switched to a whole new routine/products in one day. My face broke out like crazy for the next month but I expected that. It was worth it too even though I am sti...

Forbids you? May I ask you why?

Have you tried using Lush products? They try to use all natural ingredients in their products and have a wide range of skin care products for different skin types. I was on practiv for about a year an...

I worked at Taco Bell. Never broke me out but... It sucked. I know you're trying hard to get a job and not much is coming your way but I would defiantly not suggest on working there or at any fast fo...

I can relate somewhat to your story. I had clear skin for 18 years but that all changed when I started my career and moved states. I broke out due to all the stress and changes that were occurring in...

I agree with the last post. She knows you have acne and has seen it so opening up about it shouldn't be a problem. I have openly talked to my past girlfriends about my acne and how I feel about it and...

Thanks for the post. Good luck! Keep us updated on your progress.