[Personal] My skin has cleared up and I don’t feel any better.

Beauty Tips For Body Care
I’ve struggled with cystic hormonal acne for nearly two years. I’ve bought and tried every product and supplement, dietary change and habit under the sun. It ate at my self esteem and crying out of frustration and sometimes even the pain of my face was not unusual.Three weeks ago I went to my doctor and asked about antibiotics, and started doxycycline and epiduo/tactupump, a topical retinol + benzoyl peroxide.I feel huge relief and gratitude, especially as I’m now seeing my scars and discolouration begin to fade as well, but my self esteem still isn’t healthy. I still wear just as much makeup, I still hide my body in baggy clothes, I still don’t like being in photos or seeing myself in the mirror on most days.I felt like when my skin was clear I would suddenly be happy with myself again, and it’s just not reality. Or logical.I don’t mean to sound ungrateful as I understand how hard it is to deal with acne, and I hope my skin stays this way when I eventually stop these antibiotics, but please don’t wait for your skin to clear to love yourself and be happy with yourself. Whatever the state of your skin, you deserve to love yourself and feel at peace with who you are. I’m trying very hard to follow that advice right now.Just wanted to share this moment I’m feeling. Wishing you all well.
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