Kate-Lyn

Does anyone else have problems with confidence? I'm a college freshman and it's really not a good thing to have such a lack of confidence. It makes it really hard to meet new people. It seems like I just can't stop gaining weight and my acne is so bad.

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StudentNurse

I have awful confidence because of my weight. And the factI dont think Im pretty, even though people tell me I am...I really hate it. I wish I wasnt so hard on myself all the time but its so hard..

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AngiAZ

Are you on birth control pills? I think they really help with acne. The two that worked best for me were...... Ortho tri cyclen or Yaz. Do not take ..... Lo estrin 24. It made my skin worse. Even if you are not sexually active it would be good to take them. They also regulate hormone levels.
As far as your weight goes...... I went on Jenny Craig and lost 20 pounds. I still eat as though I am on that diet and it really works. Try getting some new outfits that make you feel good. That always gives me more confidence.
Good luck and remember.... we are all beautiful in our own way. It just might take others a while to figure that out.

Kate-Lyn

StudentNurse: I know exactly how you feel. It seems like there are good days and bad days for me. I've started to learn to not be so hard on myself. It's just a work in progress. Just remember that you need to love yourself. Your body is having a hard time, but it does get easier. Excercise seems to increase my confidence. The posts below yours on this thread brought a smile to my face. Maybe they'll help you feel better as well?

epixMissa: Thank you for your encouragment and the reminder that confidence comes from within. You really brightened my day. Thank you so much.

AngiAZ: I was put on birth control by a dermatologist about two years ago, before I was diagnosed with PCOS-- but my mood swings were so terrible I had to stop. I was later diagnosed with depression and medicine for that has really leveled out my moods, so I'm hoping to start birth control again. I took Ocella when I was on it and it did help tremendously with my acne. I actually have an appointment this week to check into that. Also, I'll look into Jenny Craig-- I definitely need to get my weight under control. Thanks so much for your advice and encouragement.

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kbmoore12

Hi Kate-Lyn.

Confidence is the worse problem I have. I'm so down on myself all the time. I'm a sophomore in college (and I just transferred) and I feel so alone. I'm not outgoing really and I'm super paranoid about the symptoms of PCOS...I struggle with my weight and my body hair. It's very annoying.

In high school, my savior was band. I loved it and my best friends were in it. That was nice. I haven't really found anybody here in college.

If I were more confident I think I would feel a lot better, but it's easier said than done.

Good luck!

-Kaitlyn

Tytteas

Hi Kate I'm sorry to hear about you problem!

I also have no confidence..or very little anyway...and I know how difficult it is!
I never had much confidence... in school I was always extremely hard on myself becuse I thought I couldn't do anything right! I really did have a hard time learing, because I on top of it all have dyslexia, and so my self confidence was already shattered when I became teen... and that didn't make it any easier! Weight gain and all the symptoms of PCOS started to arouse... very destructive for the small amount of confidence I had! And yet... I never really thought much about how I looked or what others thought, not until I was around 17... but after that I can't stop thinking about how I hate my body
I was never unpopulear in school... never teased... and I was just the sweet, shy girl, ya know... but on the other hand I didn't have a lot of friends... and the few I had weren't really close! I never liked going to parties, I have a really tough time getting new friends and I can't do new situations... which is also why I don't have a job and is terrified of both seeking a job and going back to school... I'm afraid I won't be good enough! Because I am way to harsh on myself when it comes to that... it's either good or nothing at all.. except for the things I know I just can't do.... hehe like math and such
However.... I think, right now in my life... my lack of confidence is mainly associated with my hate for my body... which means no boyfriends or dates... I have recently started to go into town a few times... which was an awful lot of fun but still... alas... it's not easy

Oops, sorry for my long post! Anyway, I hope you'll feel better about yourself and get more confidence...nobody deserves to live with low confidence or self-esteem... so best of luck to ya!

maylove

I felt like that too before I started treatment. That was during high school and some people made fun of me because I was so hairy + acne. College on the other hand is way different. People seem to be much friendlier and they are in the same position as you--scared and new! I think you will find really great,and loving friends soon it just needs time.

kellykay09

i have no confidence at all.. its really hard so much of the time. Im overweight, i have bad acne, and tmi, i know but i have alot of facial hair. and i get made fun of it everyday at school. its so painful. i should go on medicine for all of it soon, i really hope it helps. im at the point where ill do anything just to have that little boost of confidence.