i really dunt know y im unhappy...i have everything i wanted...but some events happened last year and changed me altogether...i have stopped looking after myself...i have this acne...that im not trying to cure..n this acne is the major cause of all my insecurites and loosing myself..i just want to get rid of it..to feel better and MOVE ON :(
Mmmm......acne can be depressing/painful. I had clear skin during my teen years....didn't have to fuss over it much......and it would stay fine. Broke out like crazy after my teens......you look in the mirror and you think that it's not you. It's like you wonder where you went and it can be especially frustrating if it's not something you had to deal with before. May sound dramatic but i understand how that feels. But I also know that acne can be treated and as challenging as it may be.....................is should NOT be the sole reason for you to have an overall pessimistic attitude about life.
Acne can be treated. Go to a dermatologist.........learn about all the various solutions for acne (be it topical solutions such as creams, antibiotics, laser, etc)....ask about the causes.....side-effects.....and effectiveness of the treatments. We get caught up in home-remedies, which DO work......but they can take a longer time. Prescribed treatments are usually stronger and can give us reults in a shorter amount of time. Go to a dermatologist and learn about your options.
I've also found that eating healthy and sleeping well can help clear your skin. Eat citrus fruits, leafy green veggies like spinach, protein (fish, chicken, nuts, milk) and stay well-hydrated. Also, try to consume yogurt frequently because it contains enzymes that help remove acne causing bacteria from your digestive track.....helps keep you clean. Get plenty of sleep at night. I noticed that I would break out more and that my skin looked dull when I didn't get enough sleep. Lack of sleep (staying up late at night) will throw off the balance of your internal chemistry..........and it can lead to other problems as well such as weight gain and diabetes. So, sleep well. I've also noticed that prolonged stress can cause break-outs as well. So, reduce stress by exercising, praying, meditating, taking a break, etc. Your B vitamins help stabilize your mood and a deficiency can lead to gloominess, so take a multi-vitamin daily and also get regular exercise.
I don't know what the other reasons behind your negative outlook are....but keep in mind that NOBODY is perfect. People might seem perfect to you......but you don't live with them 24/7 and you don't know what goes on inside their heads or in their lives. It's a case of "The grass always appears greener on the other side".............but closer inspection might reveal otherwise. We ALL have our problems and flaws and inner demons to battle. Perfection in yourself and in your life will be something that's hard to achieve...............life is unpredictable......there will be ups and downs.....and it's about persisting in spite of them. I don't know what "events" happened in your life that are bringing you down.................BUT...............I have learned that often times it's the negative events in your life that develop your character the most and help make you stronger. Yes, they are unpleasant to deal with...........but they provide you lessons to learn from such as (being careful of whom you trust, adjusting your standards/expectations about people, humility, etc).
Be grateful for what you have. Acne is a minor issue in the grand scheme of health problems. Reflect over people who have more severe skin conditions or life-threatening diseases like cancer. You have your youth, your health, your family, to be grateful for. You have a roof above your head, food on your table, clothes to wear.................you have had a college education............and you have a job. There are people who don't even have these basic necessities. Your have a mind that works well (you're not retarded or mentally impaired).........you have hands and feet that are functioning (you're not handicapped)............................therefore you the potential to do good things and make a difference.
Experts suggest that one way to overcome depression is to help others. It's uplifting. Apart from that.................make a list of the goals that you want to achieve. Make a list of short-term goals and long-term goals. List the steps that will require you to fulfill the goals and then make REASONABLE deadlines by which you would like to accomplish those steps. For example, let's say that your goal is to search for a new job. Then a step to achieve that goal would be to complete your resume. Tell yourself that by the end of the month you should have your resume completed. And if you slack off and get lazy.......it happens to everyone.........just get back on track again.
Pursue hobbies that you're genuinely interested in. Are you interested in cooking? If so.........then take a cooking class or pick up some cookbooks and try out some new recipes every week. It could be any interest (sports, painting, sewing, writing a book, etc). Of if you like to read, read a new book. A change of scenery can help. Take some days off work and get away for a while. Or plan a mini-vacation for the next up-coming holiday from work. Or if that's not possible........hang out with friends on he weekend. Go to the theme park..........or the beach........or shopping............etc.
