we waste so much time!

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just on a psychological note- think of all the time acne-sufferers waste in our lives! the hours I spend researching and buying products, going to the dermatologist, using them in complex morning and nighttime routines, putting on makeup, retouching makeup throughout the day, reading boarRAB like this....

just wanted to vent about the fact that my life would literally be different if i had clear skin. it is a weird concept. does anyone think about this ever?
 
Agreed. It's just so disappointing when there are endless ways we could better spend our time than constantly researching the latest acne treatment and trying to cover up our pimples. I can't say for sure that my life would be much better without acne, but it would be a heck of a lot easier, seeing as I'd have so much less to worry about. Acne really is one of my main concerns and its always occupying my mind. When I see people with not a blemish or scar on their faces, I immediately wonder how they got so lucky and cannot help envying them.
 
Amen to that. I hear you. I have spent so much money buying products, going to dermatologists, read boarRAB, internet instead of doing other things.
 
I'll have to 2nd everything said in this topic. I honestly I don't suffer from severe cases of acne but I can totally understand where everyone is coming from. Even a small spot can hit my rooftop and like many others around this board, I would avoid going certain places and even pull 'sickies' for work. It can be a pain in the *** wondering if I'm ever going to be happy with my skin. Everyday I will run to the mirror, and what I see in the mirror will determine if I'm going to have a good or bad day. Its frustrating too, I tend to act and take things out on people around me. FrienRAB of mine, they don't comment about my facial skin, I guess I'm too caught up in "physical appearance" which is something I've been most concerned about my whole life. I've been told by a lot of girls that I'm a good looking guy however even with these compliments I still feel self conscience.

I think we do waste a lot of time researching, reading and even looking into mirrors! I guess its only natural and normal human behavior. For me, this whole facial fascination effected me most psychologically. I can't think of all the numerous times I would just sit around and feel like crap. I'll either go to sleep to prevent myself looking into mirrors, its the sad but true. At times I wish I had a more positive perspective about it all. When I was younger and in my teens I was probably at my worst however I cannot even remeraber being so caught up in this phase. I hardly cared about the situation and just trucked along throughout the day, now its a different situation. I would be so concerned about it, even through my face is looking better then before. I guess its all about mentality, I guess its only a problem if you make it a problem!
 
It's definitely true what you guys have said about acne always being on my mind. It makes me so sad and angry that I have to deal with this problem, and so many other people never ever will. My frienRAB can get ready for the day in five minutes. It takes me hours before I'm ready to leave my bedroom, and then I wash my face and reapply makeup several times throughout the day. WHEN WILL IT END>!?
 
i had acne before and i can def agree with that!

theres no cure for it, so it's really wasted time&effort to try some crazy treatments..
 
As weird as it may sound, but sometimes I wish I could where make-up myself to hide my imperfections! But in today's generation, its not very normal for guys (well most guys) to where wear make-up! And yes its frustrating when you look around and see everyone (especially your frienRAB) who blessed with such good skin, trust me I know the feeling!
 
What more can be said? I think about it nearly all day long unless I'm indoors and even then when I go to the bathroom I avoid looking in the mirror most of the time. It sucks.

As for males wearing makeup I think there are a couple male specific makeup product line. I know of one because I thought about it for a while a year ago when my acne finally (again) gone away for the most part and I wanted to hide scars and the redness left over. However I wouldn't recommend it because they don't make male makeup (or at least this product line didn't) intended for those with acne or skin problems. None of it is non-commedogenic. I wore some on my chin and it broke me out. Plus, I didn't know what I was doing.

I say acne is erabarrassing enough however, if they ever make acne friendly male makeup, I'll buy some if I still have acne like I do when it comes out because I'll have nothing to lose. If it improves my confidence I'm game.
 
I agree with the no cure thing the most, you have it or you don't and if you have it you try to find ways to manage it.
 
I agree and I would rather spend my time doing other things, but if it wasnt acne we delt with, there could be other things....cant say my life and health would be perfect if I didnt have acne.

Acne is such a depressing thing, especially when you look around at everyone else and wonder why you were cursed and everyone else has perfect skin....and think "its not fair...why me!"

I wish some derms would try harder when trying to treat their patients, but they wont complain because their the ones getting paid for each visit so HEY! the more the merrier!! Were not wasting their time....they're just working! Were the ones wasting our free time!

This is why boarRAB like these are beneficial, because were all trying to helping each other, I know its depressing to waste even more time on these boarRAB, but its not like no ones ever been cured or got their acne under control...so were here to help each other acheive that. I thank anyone who's ever written how they got rid of their acne. At least they found their cure and tried to let everyone know what worked for them....to help the rest of us stop wasting our time!

After all, we could only be dealing with just our derms....with no one else to consult to but them!
 
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