Today, I realized that acne is a major side effect of a medication I'm taking. The medication is to help me with my anxiety. The acne is creating more anxiety. And the more anxious I get, the more meds I need. And the more my face breaks out. 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 discovered that of the three medicines I now have to take, all three of them have acne as a side effect. When acne is a side effect, I am 100% guaranteed to get it. FML
Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML
Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML
Today, I noticed that my acne has gotten so bad, I can see it out of my peripheral vision. FML
Today, I finally saw a dermatologist due to my unusually severe acne. Now I know I actually have a rare disorder that makes me allergic to my own acne. FML
Today, I found out that my intense acne is actually an allergic reaction to the "deep clean" product I've been using to reduce it. I've been using this product for the past ten years. Ten years of suffering through "acne" could have been easily avoided. FML
Today, I realized that the tingly feeling on my face when I put a new combination of acne wash, acne medication, and my usual moisturizer on was not, in fact, "it working." It was slowly peeling away the top layer of skin. I look and feel sunburned. I also still have acne and oily skin. FML
Today, my new prescription medicine for my chronic acne did in fact work. It worked by inflaming the skin around my zits so that they blended in. FML
Today, I found out that the acne under my arms was worse then the severe acne on my face. FML
Today, I was prescribed medicine for anxiety. Without it, my stomach churns all day. With it, I shake uncontrollably and my eyes twitch. Now I have to choose between diarrhea and rude stares from people in public. FML
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PandaPandaPandaX 0
Wow that's one vicious cycle. Find new meds?
Narzhul 0
That's like saying "it's not the knife sticking out of your chest that's killing you, it's your vulnerability to stab wounds." The dude can care about how he looks if he wants to. Just find a different medication.
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Comments (98)
ShetHappensxx 0
Deal with the freaking problems! Don't rely on some "anxiety" meds that prolly dont even work Use some proavtiv or something goodness
Birdy13 0
Either Change the anxiety meds. Take anything but atelenol, it makes your hair fall out. Keep on those meds and get some benzoyl peroxide or diffendil gel and put it on your face. I don't agree with all the 'dude just deal with life' comments, some people go through some severe shit that gives them underlying psychological issues, I been there. You can get anxious for no reason other than something going on in your unconscious that you got no control over. If that's the case learn to meditate
kisseshugsdrugs 5
either switch your meds, or stop taking your medication and smoke more weed. i choose the second one. or get a script for xanies, those are fun hahahaha..and you know, actually work for anxiety.
Aj_teh_cool 0
is ur meds chocolate? cuz chocolate calms my anxiety and gives ppl acne. I don't eat enough for that tho.
yourkiddingright_fml 0
Get rid of the meds and get a new psychiatrist!
Carosello 0
if it's Lithium you're taking... get something new I was almost given that, but the doctor decided not to give it to me because of the acne side-effect there are probably better meds out there without physical effects
fred564 0
strap on a pair?
Allymeme 3
good luck getting in a relationship then... not only are you mental, but ugly
TheKitsune 0
Lawlz +1
coco22_fml 0
IT'S A VICIOUS CICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bdfortin 0
Acne? Put a clean towel over your pillow every night, and clean your pillowcase more often.