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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Xion0014 20
I'm sure she'll understand! She'll probably help you scratch if she likes you ;)
remometol 16
Don't get his hopes up too much.
theycallmerash 13
She will probably think it's cute that you got so nervous. Try not to make a big deal about it
LyricaSilvan 30
Don't panic! Just explain to her that you can't help it. She might be flattered to know that you were nervous; it means you must really like her! And if she doesn't understand, it's her loss.
soulxreaperx356 9
If she's worth your time she won't mind if you explain it
Caelophile 8
Please just let her know, and please update us on how it goes!
zarrganaut 17
I know the feels, bro.
vikky538 29
If she is in love with you... She would've already known your situation
Sk8brdmenace 17
Loves kind of a take it or leave it thing. It she cares about you it won't be an issue at all. I promise. You sound like a cool dude. Let your personality and kindness do the charm. Forget about your eczema. We all got issues, one way or another.... Hell im a recovering addict. Not exactly what the ladies like....
nerdyninjarobot 5
Just put some lotion on to calm it down, and explain the situation to her. It's a legitimate medical issue, she'll understand.
heyheyitsjay 14
I had something like that (it was triggered by heat, sun, and anxiety) and my doctor prescribed thrush medication, 1 tablet a week for three weeks. Maybe talk to your doc to see if that will work for you?