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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EffMiiLiife 0
To everybody saying 'get off the meds': Shut up. Sorry, but seriously. Do you have an anxiety disorder? Do you know how hard anxiety attacks are? Do you know how physically sick anxiety dirorders can make you? No, for the most part, you probably don't. So please. To Jojo: Go to your doctor. Tell them that this medication is only making things worse. My medication has no problems with me, I bet you can find one that works for you. Until then, I know how it doesn't help too much, but chill about the acne. Use a bit of concealer to cover the worst, and the rest doesn't matter. So many people get acne, nobody really cares. Promise, tell yourself you're beautiful, it'll make you feel better.
aliceharper 0
so change meds. eat more potassium
LondonValentine 0
you need Valium. seriously that will help.
MitchShadows 1
Weed!
apocalyptic_1125 0
Quite the catch 22 you've got there.
stevenmx86 8
Pathetic.
ShakiraShakira 7
This is just a vicious circle :(
dannguy41 0
Stop taking it? Dumbass
Blakem159 1
Talk about a catch 22
gravediggerjig 1
Suck it up you pansy! You're a nut case