I hate my life so much. I had severe acne in my teens and my face looks like the moon. I can't get a decent job because of it and there's no guy out there that wants to be seen with me. I have a decent body but I have zits on my back and chest. I can't get rid of them at all. I'm 27 and if I didn't have zits I'd be attractive. I mean, in low light I'm a stunner. But when a guy sees me in high light he runs away. I can't blame him. So, I live alone and seldom go out unless it's to the grave yard shift in the mill I work at. My life is the shits.
Posted by anonymous at January 23, 2006 12:54 PM*hugs*
Don't give up, hun. Acne is treat-able. First, you need to sterilze all of your clothes and blankets and bedsheets. Most acne is caused by bacteria and oil, so killing bacteria is the first step. Then you need to schedule daily showers for yourself. At a minimum you should be showering twice a day. I'd suggest three or four, but that's probably undoable. When you bathe use medicated cream. Anti-acne wash from Neutragena I found works best. And once you get down with the constant cleaning, remember not to touch yourself when you're outside. Your hands pick up a lot of germs and dirt whether you realize it or not, and touching your face or other parts of your body will cause whiteheads and pimples to form, since the normal bacteria on your skin will be dead from the regiment of cleaning.
Second, you need to change your diet. Switch from high oil foods from fast food restaurants to low-fat low-oil foods. Eat steamed vegetables, pasta, and broiled meats. Vitamin E supplements will help improve your skin and reduce acne, as will eating lots of fish and cucumbers. Overdosing on fish is not good for you, since water pollution has casued mercury accumulation in fishes we normally consume.
Third, hang out with people who love you. Your family members will support you while you try to improve yourself. You'd be amazed at how forgiving the people who gave birth to you and raised you are at everything, especially when you need them. They'll give you the boost of energy and self esteem to maintain your new habits and diet.
If all else fails, there is prescription medication you can get from a doctor. Don't let zits get in the way of your life. Work through it and past it. Life is filled with solutions if you're willing to work hard at them. Like you said, you are a beautiful person. I believe that as well. Don't give up just because of bumps on your skin.
:-)
Posted by: at January 23, 2006 2:16 PMWhether you believe it or not there is someone out there for you. My fiance had a severe acne problem growing up and in to her twenties. She, just like you, thought she was destined to be single. She was wrong. Although she still stresses about her acne I don't even notice it. And no I'm not blind nor am I ugly. I just see who she really is and not who she thinks she is. Your prince charming is ut there right now wondering where you are. Don't give up.
Posted by: at January 24, 2006 5:04 AMThe above comments are all good. Take heed of them.
I absolutely do not believe that you are having trouble getting a decent job because of your acne scars. I think it is because of your low self-esteem. And I'm willing to bet that you don't look half as bad as you think you do; we are always our own worst critics.
Have you consulted a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? Both can help you with your acne; both can prescribe medication that will help. My husband had terrible problems with huge zits; he was prescribed Tetracyclene, and not only did his skin clear up, it stopped breaking out. Good luck and good life to you.
Posted by: at January 24, 2006 9:06 AMI've had major problems with acne too!! Never on my back, but a lot on my face. I started taking ortho tri cyclin birthcontrol pills. It has helped more than I expected. It took somewhere around 3 months for it to work, but it has made the acne lighter and it helps me to have more confidence. I disagree to an extent with the fist guy whom posted a message. Yes acne can be caused by bacteria, but no matter how often I washed my face, the acne never let up. I think that for a lot of women, it is hormones that causes women to get acne, and it has proved to be the case with me. You might want to talk to your doctor to see if the birth control is right for you. It takes some time for the hormones to balance, but it is worth the time you wait to feel better about yourself. Try it it might help!!! (the birthcontrol is good in other ways: cramps will be lighter and less days, as well as the flow. If this is an issue for you) I never stopped trying to get rid of it. I tried everything. Topical products never worked for me because it was hormone related. This could be your situation too.
Posted by: at January 24, 2006 9:31 AMDont think about that. i am a guy, and if a guy really wants to pursue a relationship, he wont care what you look like.
in the long run, personality is all that counts, and i think everyone has a good and loveable personailty in side, but only some of us are brave enough to show it and live it.
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