Today, as always, I have a type of eczema that flares up when I'm stressed out or anxious. And today, the girl I've been in love with for 4 years asked me out on a date. We meet up in a few hours, and right now I look like I have smallpox. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I have a second date with someone I like. Usually, I have a minor acne problem, but this week I've had four of them. FML
Today, I went on a date with a guy from Bumble. It was going well, with dinner and a walk on the waterfront, until he started complaining about skincare products, "People with eczema use that nasty cream, it's so sticky and smells horrible." I have severe eczema. FML
Today, I was woken up at 2 in the morning by my wife frantically saying something about her having scabies, and that I had to take her to the ER. It turned out to be eczema. FML
Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML
Today, it's my wedding day. I have a cold sore that makes me look like The Joker. Make-up won't cover it and the emergency medicine my doctor gave me only irritates it more. My future husband asks, "Why so serious?" and laughs whenever he sees me. Fantastic. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, at Church, the little boy sitting behind me asked his mother if I had the chicken pox, because there were red dots all over my face. I've had bad acne since I was twelve. FML
Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML
Today, I went on a first date with my crush. Right before the date, I noticed a monstrous pimple in the middle of my forehead. I covered it with make-up, but it was still visible. The guy spent the whole evening laughing at me and telling me that I look like an unicorn. FML
Today, I got my first kiss. He had an allergic reaction to my chapstick, and broke out in hives. FML
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Top comments
piemanfood 19
Just explain the situation to her. I'm sure she'll understand
karcummings 19
if she truly cares for you, she will understand.
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piemanfood 19
Just explain the situation to her. I'm sure she'll understand
rainbotato 14
and if she doesnt shes not worth it
ZacPalmer 12
OP said he's been in love with the girl for 4 years meaning he's most likely known her the whole time. I'm sure she knows what OP looks like normally.
karcummings 19
if she truly cares for you, she will understand.
nataliewby 25
If she's interested in you for who you are and not just your looks, I'm sure she'll see past it
myeverydaymylife 21
Honesty is the best policy
ComoEsJuan 24
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Hopefully she won't flake on you.
Cads1 24
Guess you just have to harden up and get through the date.
Dodge4x4Ram 46
wait. you waited for her to ask you out.
ohSNAPyall 27
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Wait. You waited four years?
senor_octubre 24
I love how both of these comments are totally valid and they got down voted.
jomar_19 17
if you explain, mayne she'll understand and think that its kinda cute that you're nervous about the date
mattzawesome 28
I'm pretty uneducated on eczema so excuse my ignorance, but is there prevention for this type? Or at least some kind of control?
karcummings 19
not really. its just itchy and irritating.
Addy414 12
I have it too. You never know what stressful situation will make it flare up, but when it does, that's when you can start to treat it. I hope OP has a good topical prescription for his eczema, because that is what I found is best to help it out besides trying to keep calm :)
limegreenpoopie 31
If she really likes you, she won't pay mind to it. You'll be fine :)