Acne & Self Esteem
I’m to the point where I’m ready to cover my mirrors. All of them. The acne is winning.
It started out as just a small outbreak here, then a small outbreak there. Now my face looks like a mine field! I’ll admit, I’m not diligent in my face care routine. Many days I just wash my face and go. Forget the extra steps, forget the creams. Some mornings, I just don’t have the time. At night, I’m just ready to fall into bed. I feel that I’m fighting a losing battle.
My friends say I’m exaggerating, but I know my acne is worse. The red, angry looking spots on my face are increasing, by the minute, it seems. Ok, that is an exaggeration. Each new crop of pimples seem to get larger in size. These things are huge! And the pain. My face really hurts. I’ve been in tears at times because I’m in so much pain.
On my last visit, my dermatologist told me to just be patient and to follow her recommendations daily. She told me inconsistency can cause permanent damage and actually spread the acne. It’s difficult. Or maybe, I’m making it difficult. The time I spent venting could have been used treating this acne.