zit popping--ever do it (out of desperation/stress), make things worse, and then...
hate yourself for posssibly causing yourself more pain, scarring and emotional distress?
I did that yesterday, I have been fortunate not to have any new acne for weeks, and then i had to take prometrium and here we go again. I opped one cyst--big mistake. I am praying that it doesnt leave a gaping hole in my face. That was last week. Well, yesterday was the day from hell, and the zits just sent me over the edge. I performed mini-surgery and did not give up on one that should have been left alone. (GRRRRR) so as you can imagine, it was a joy to put cover up on this morning. On top of that, i just dished out $600 for microdermabrasion and only have 1 more treatment left. SO-the last thing I want to do is create new scars.
I have been beating myself up since last night. I hate this $hit! It is freaking ridiculous to be 27 years old and dealing with ZITS! ISnt infertility enough? Come on God--gimme a break!
I hear ya! I can't leave a zit alone. When I had bad folliculitis and boils before I was diagnosed, I would smush those things into oblivion. I have scars allover from that. Hindsight being 20/20, I should have just left em alone...but they just stare at ya...taunting you...arrgg! I know it sucks, but it can only get better... Maybe treat yourself to facials every so often as a reward for not squeezing...?
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Oh I hear you!! I have been dealing with acne since I was 17 and now I'm 30 and although my acne is better than it was in my younger years, it is still very much alive. I hate having acne!!
I know that it's really bad to pick at your face but I always do. I just can't bare to look at a big pimple that is full of puss (TMI and gross - sorry). I have lots of scars from the really big cyst like ones ....those are the worst ones.
I think deep down, everyone pops them... it's SO hard not to. But I'm trying. Right now I have two deep down under the skin that both hurt so bad. But when you do draw blood, put neosporin on them over night (and the scars too) and that will help with scarring and to heal quickly...
Kara
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I've had bad skin since I was in high school, and now I'm 33 and married and my skin was under control for a while because I was using all perscription face washes and creams. Then I got married, and in January I went off the pill and stopped the perscription stuff at the same time (because the doc said I shouldn't use benzoyl peroxide or sulfur containing meds while ttc). so, being that my hormones are in a rage, my face has totally gone berzerk and I've gone back to my high school ways of picking at everything and even though I know it makes it worse, somewhere in my head there's a little voice telling me it will help! I told my husband that I don't even like to leave the house anymore because I don't want people looking at me. I'm so self-conscious and have lost a lot of my self esteem. but you know that tonight when I'm in the bathroom washing my face, I'll be picking again! I can't control it!!! it's like my hands have a mind of their own!!!!
"Maybe treat yourself to facials every so often as a reward for not squeezing..."
OMG! I can't STAND for anyone to see my face without makeup. I get uncomfortable when hubby looks at me for too long when my face is bare! And the thought of somebody feeling stubble - I'm cringing just thinking about it!
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well, I'm actually going for a facial in a couple of weeks and I can't wait. but part of me is embarrassed for the person performing the facial to see how bad my skin is. but... I think I've found a miracle cure. just the other day I bought this thing called a blemish stick from the Body Shop. it contains tea tree oil, which I've been reading helps with acne. so I figured for $6 I didn't have anything to lose. well, overnight after only using it twice I saw results! and the texture of my skin has even improved - it feels much more soft and smooth. the Body Shop has a whole line of products that contain tee trea oil, so I might give a few of those things a try too (like the toner). I ordered some stuff from philosophy.com, because I had heard good things about them. it still hasn't arrived, but I'm very pleased with the blemish stick. even my husband noticed an improvement after just 1 day! it's a keeper!!
zit popping--ever do it (out of desperation/stress), make things worse, and then... 
Maybe treat yourself to facials every so often as a reward for not squeezing...?
....those are the worst ones.
Tea Tree Oil - try it! 
