Re: Acne scarring,self esteem and Roaccutane!!....Does it make us unattractive to girls?

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: : : Hi all, : : : This has took a lot of courage as far as I'm concerned to even write into this site, but Ive suffered long enough and I just cant get stupid little thoughts out of my head like the only way out being to committ suicide....Ive tried it once before and it nearly worked, but now I'm on roaccutane for a 4th time at the age of 23, and I feel that its not working as well as it should cos the doctor has put me on a lower dose i.e. 40mg per day instead of 60mg p/d, which cleared up my face no end, and I was the happiest fella alive then...I don't understand that...if doctors know you'll be happy, why not give you what worked before.? : : : Anyway, now I am suffering a few acne scars, which the doctor said were "superficial", and until now I believed him...you see I recieved my graduation photos today, and I can't believe how bad I actually look in them...I'm at my lowest point of self esteem in months and now I feel the only solution is to take another overdose!! : : : I feel soo unattractive to the women, as I seem to assume that most women are shallow and are only concerned with what my skin looks like...Can any girl out there assure me that this isnt true so I can feel a bit more confident! : : : I know many people will put the depression down to Roaccutane, but I would disagree as I believe Rocaautane is a LIFE SAVER for many sufferers of acne. : : : My depression is down to meer comments by children, the way people seem to stare at you for long periods of time as if something has caught their eye, and you just know they are lookin at your acne! : : : I always when Im out, look for people who may have acne much worse than mine, and seem a bit happier when I do (I know its not right, sorry), but more often than not, everyone seems to have perfectly clear skin, and I feel like a leper among them, feeling the need to face downwards and not make any eye contact. : : : This has affected my job opportunities, I have turned down the chance to meet girls the day after a night out at a club, cos I'm too afraid that they wont like me in the light of day! : : : I'm soo afraid my life will continue this way, and I'll beome a recluse, a modern day agrohobic. : : : Can anyone give me a bit of friendly advice on what I should do...Ive done the whole therapy thing, and anti depressants...please help before I lose all friends and family due to my attitude to life. : : : I needed to get this off my chest...does anyone share similar fears...it would be nice to hear from someone who understands. : : : Cheers : : Hey man, ive had acne for about 7 years, im only 15 years old, and it doesnt seem to b going away, ive tried so many remedies and im always clean, but it just wont go. You shouldnt kill yourself because of acne, just accept its a part of you that you dont like, and it might eventually go away, i mean, so many people hav parts of them they dont like, its just acne is clearer for everyone to see. : hi im a female and im not shallow i feel the exact same way you do i even look for people with worse skin than mine,but the harsh realty of my skin is im obssesive compulsive a diagnoised perfectionist and i make 2 pimples out to be the end of the world. i just started having a problem with my skin.i was never considered ugly and had lots of people hit on me now i just lock myself in the house with no social life because im to enberassed about my face, but the point im getting to is even before my skin problem i dated several people with acne because they were great people not because they had great skin. so dont think no one will ever want you,but dont expect every girl to fall for you either. i think you need to get out there and find some one and that will make you feel complete. hope i was helpful.

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