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Acne mental health

I've been struggling with acne for years, but this year it has gone from bad to worse and the medications are still not helping, I'm trying to have patience and resist the process, but it is so so hard. Had anyone gone through the same? I'm quite anxious before this happened, and it really is getting me down, and stopping me living my life to the fullest as I view it as making me ugly. It was only minor, and not it is severe, and this was once I started using medicated prescription creams that it got this bad.
Hi There

We hear that you have been living with acne for years but this year it is having a bigger impact on how you are feeling because you have shared that it is really getting you down and it is stopping you living your life to the fullest. We are wondering if you have spoken to your Doctor about the impact that the prescription creams have had on your acne? If not then now might be the perfect time to share this with them.

We also think that it is important that you take some time to look after yourself if you are feeling that like this is getting you down right now. There are some great resources on Anxiety UK and Mind websites which we think would be really great if you were able to take a look at these.

It is amazing that you have been able to be so open and honest about this. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide then please reach out to Hopeline247 on 0800 068 4141 or by Text on 88247 for advice and support from a trained Suicide Prevention Adviser 💟
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