Hi all. I’m 21 years old and used to have mild acne when I was say, 14-17, nothing too serious. Was clear from that point on. Recently, within the last 5 months, I’ve been dealing with some severe anxieties and depression, two things I’ve never really dealt with before in my life, and I’ve suddenly broken out severely all over my face. I’ve been getting major cysts on my neck, as well as smaller but more frequent breakouts all over my forehead. I went back on birth control in the hopes it would clear things up (as it cleared up my mild acne way back when) – but I went on Loestrin for a month, had horrible side effects and worse acne, and am now on my 5th day of Yaz, and it’s just gotten worse. I’m not sure what to do!

I’ve tried to relieve my stress, I started yoga and meditation, I’m trying really hard to stay positive, but it’s hard when I can barely look at myself in the mirror without being disgusted with myself! I wash my face 2 times a day with a gentle cleanser, drink plenty of water, my diet hasn’t changed much. I’m just not sure what else to do.

Does this sound like hormonal, stress related acne? If so, will the pill not effect it at all? Do you think I should just get off the pill completely? (I’m really only on it for the skin problems.)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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