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Posted 1/28/2009 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
Corrie, YES, my face started to look beautiful for a long time after my teenage years of struggling with bad acne... NOW all of a sudden, it's been getting bad again! I use Proactiv though every single day and night, which does help tramatically!! But acne is so frustrating, nothing has ever gotten me down about myself so much... especially since I'm considered to have "adult acne" now, I thought it would go away once my teenage years and highschool days were over!! GUESS I WAS WRONG rolleyes

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21 years old

Fibromyalgia, Bipolar, OCD, Dependent Personality Disorder

"You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you." -Mary Tyler Moore

Posted 1/28/2009 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
My fibro pain caused me to reduce my workouts and that combined with Lexapro resulted in a good amount of weight gain. My UC caused some of my hair to fall out in the front. I started taking fish oils and that has helped my hair and skin. I use BareMinerals as makeup because the other stuff made me breakout. I'm weaning off Lexapro and will be starting slow cadence/physical therapy based workouts to get some of the weight off. Its important for us to do something nice for ourselves. A makeover can really help with your outlook. Chronic conditions take their toll on all aspects of our lives. Hang in there everyone!
Posted 1/28/2009 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I used to be tiny and pretty. Now I am huge and can't stand the way I look. I stopped wearing make up and caring after the surgery #3. I had to stop dressing up because due to my bunion, leg difference and rotated femur, I have to wear sneakers and special inserts. It looks pretty dumb wearing a dress with sneakers. I can't wear jeans unless the are stretch jeans because I can't have anything tight on bladder area. So went to wearing sweats all the time. I hate having cloths and bras on so as soon as I can I am in my jammies. Being sick has definately changed the way I take care of how I look. Hair in ponytail and out the door.
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