Question #1:
please help me... i feel like dying?
This happen about more than 1 month, now little improvement but still the sam almost. I wanna Killed my self and something but i was so scare, can someone tell me if i have mental problems or ill because everytime i sing or listen and even playing game or taking and ill think i did speak non sense sentences or did yelled or whispering loud one i done recorded my actives on the phone sound recorder but i found nothing and its normal just skipped sentence or two when i focus other things. please tell me what going on with me, also i can't really focus something that more than 10 feet aways and my eye look weird and lastly while im in car if it stops no matter im drving or other drive it i get shake and panic automatically and please HELP ME and for a sec i wanna die but i was so scare to die....Question #2:
TANNING - HOW CAN I PAINT A TAN?
I have been to around 8 doctors with a problem on my left arm . What is this problem? Well in the two folds of my arm i have this deep discoloration that is very embarrassing. This discoloration is blotchy and is around my elbow area. i have been to every specialized doctor i can think of, receiving diagnosis's of eczema, fungus, dermatitis, and tinea veriscolor. After diligently and consistently recieving medication and taking them on the appropriate times. there has been no improvement in the depigmentation of my skin. I have given up on medicine and i just want to hide this atrocious depigmented blotchy looking skin that eeryone looks at. I have tried self taning lotion and self tanning immediate spray, but not even those will work. I cant stand this frustration and embarresment anymore. i need a tan, somewhat like a paint that i can apply, or spray onto my arm to somewhat cover everything. i need help, and help fast. i beg for anycontribution of information.P.S. I have had this {whatever it is ) on my arm for around 4 years but it has never gotten this severe. This is not Vitiligo! i already had that checked out.
Question #3:
Bells Palsy? HELP! :-(?
On Friday, i was driving from my daughters babysitters house to work, and as im walking to my office i noticed i couldnt move my right side of my face! i was soooo scared i just knew it was bells palsy (my sister hada severe case of it about 5 years ago which lasted months). luckily mines not too noticeable unless im talking. i went to the ER and now im on some type of steroid. I also went to get accupuncture the next day. I dont feel any improvement. im afraid this will be premanent!! if you had it, how long did it last?how long did it take to go away? any suggestions? the acupunctiorist gave me nasty tasting herbs to drink as tea. so im hoping the herbs plus antibiotics will heal me faster. the doctors said this wont effect me in any way..... ummm hello what about my self esteem??? i feel depressed and dont want to be seen!!! i cry when i think about it and tell myself that this is nothing, theres other people who have to live with terrible diseases and things. someone help!!oh also, im 21 have a 2 year old, married, work full time, and took a night class a few weeks ago. i was told stress could cause this, but my doctor says viral infection. my accupunctiorist says its from drastic changes in weather. like being inside then going out into the cold. which makes me think he is right since this happend to me on my way to work with the a/c blasting!
is it possible for this to become premanent? i have an aunt who's had this since she was a baby.
when my sister had it, she was on antibiotics for months with no results, then she went to accupuncturist 3 times and it went it away.
also, the dr. says its just a coinsidence that we both had it. if its a viral infection is it possible to pass it to my husband or daughter?
RED DOG... THAT WXPLAINS WHY THE ACCUPUNCTIORIST PUT A NEEDLE IN MY NECK AND KEPT TOUCHING THE BACK OF MY NECK LOOKING FOR A NERVE
Question #4:
Good book for gaining confidence?
can anyone suggest good self help/self improvement books?????????/Question #5:
About Getting Reviews on FanFiction.net?
Click HereHey so up ^ there is the link to my new story. I'm not gunna be one of those people who begs you to read it or anything, promise, although if you are a member of FF and it wouldn't bother you to check it out and review, I'd really appreciate it and would look into your stories in thanks. Why I'm here though is because while some stories on FF only get 1-4 reviews while some never even get any at all, I've seen others that number reviews in the thousands that aren't even as well written as the no review ones! I'm not bragging or calling myself on low self-esteem, so I'm not sticking my story/writing in either of those categories (well-written or badly-written) but I was merely wondering if those who DO have that many reviews have done anything to solicit them (advertised them on other websites or some other form of advancement) because I'm not asking for a million reviews, but one of the reasons I posted a fan-fic (which I don't usually write so much as original works) is so some people could review and judge my writing style. I really want to do something writing-related (journalist, advice columnist etc.) when I graduate college (I'm just a sophomore now, I've got time) and wanted to get some opinions on if it was worth pursuing, how well I write, any improvements I can make with my writing and so on. It'd be a great help to me if you'd either review yourself or just explain to me a good way to get some people to read my story and make suggestions about my writing. Thanks ^_^
By the way for any who would like to read? The link is at the top of the question. It's a Charmed fanfiction : ) Charmed is my all time favorite TV show. It centers on Paige (played by Rose McGowan) who is my all-time favorite character, with special appearanced from two people from the Charmed Ones' pasts. I'm not a rip-off and don't always write fan-fiction so please don't rail at me for that of all things. I love to write original work and am currently working on one. Fan-fiction is just an easy way to blow off steam and get some opinions about how I write.
Thanks in advance :)
Question #6:
Is this still a stamina problem?
Alright, so a little history: I used to have MAJOR premature ejaculation issues. My first 3 partners, I’d literally come on the first stroke or, on the best occasions, within the first 5 to 10 seconds. Obviously this was super embarrassing . . . but I really worked at it; first by getting super good at oral sex and things like that so I wouldn’t totally disappoint me partners, and then but doing a lot of research to learn techniques that would help and just as importantly got more experience and plenty “self practice”.At this point, I’ve made a LOT of improvement and think I’ve pretty much conquered the MENTAL aspect of the issue. That said, I think I’m just naturally prone to be a little on the quick side; physically just super sensitive. So while intercourse lasts much longer, I’m never able to keep continually thrusting for longer than about 20-30 seconds at a time. I have the control to stop when I’m getting close so intercourse lasts a lot longer (and i still take care of my partner’s orgasms in other ways) . . . but I feel like I’ve reached the peak of how much I can improve my stamina. So, my question is . . . is this common and appropriate: thrusting for 20 to 30 seconds, pausing (sometimes switching positions) and just continuing to do that until the periods of thrusting get shorter and shorter as things progress and eventually I finish. Or are most people able to continually thrust for longer periods of time?
thanks for your answers and your honesty.
oops. yer prolly right. sorry. thanks TinyAzn
Question #7:
A company homepage - Can someone translate this into plain English?
I'm having problems deciphering a company's self description on its homepage. can anyone help with this last paragraph?... see below for full self description"We transcend geography, and establish industrial and functional specialisation, with an emphasis on the international, driver calibre, leader DNA at executive, senior and middle management levels".
JordanSheppard is an International Headhunting Practice operating within the Large Industrial Projects, Advanced Process Manufacturing and Services Arena. Established in 2001 and following several acquisitions and strategic investments JordanSheppard has expanded into 4 continents. We employ over 50 consultants in critical regional centres covering all developed industrial countries and emerging markets.
JordanSheppard partner with international leading Industrial and Technology Corporations that share common themes, such as; effective human resource strategies, execution of global supply chain and continuous improvement initiatives as well as investment in advanced process technology and services.
We enable and influence “best practice” through human capital and talent acquisition, retain intimacy to both the market and our partners and provide a gateway to talent amongst the worlds leading businesses.
We transcend geography, and establish industrial and functional specialisation, with an emphasis on the international, driver calibre, leader DNA at executive, senior and middle management levels.
Question #8:
I need help, I'm really desperate right now...!!?
I am almost 13 years old and I am a girl. I weight 174lbs and I am 5ft 5in. I have been either chubby or overweight ever since I was 3 or 4 years old, it is in my genetics, btw. I have been working really hard for a month now and I have only lost 4lbs and that is just recently. I just added exercise a week ago also. I only eat 900-1000 calories a day, sometimes even less than 900 if I get self conscious, which is almost all the time. My parents have no idea about this and I am not going to tell them, they would be no help at all. I know I can do it because my mom even did it. I usually burn about 200 calories a day. Now I am suffering from it, everything just hurts everywhere, and sometimes directly afterwards, I feel like pudding or really numb. I have never cried about anything that's wrong in my life before until now. I also don't want to do this alone, but I don't have a choice. I eat all my food groups and everything. I do my exercise on the wii fit so my parents won't notice anything different, I forgot to mention that. I usually do the 300 min run twice, and I do a full ensemble of yoga and strength training and balance. It's not fair, and I know life isn't fair. I even sound like a whiney brat right now and I am usually not. Can you guys give me anymore tips or improvements for me? I just want it gone really bad. It sickens me to look in the mirror or to take a shower or even in the doctor's office being weighed. Holy Crap! I'll shut up so you guys can answer my question now. Thanks a million and I'll owe you guys at yahoo answers for ages!a pics of the worst area on my body, I know it is bad, gross, and possibly offending, but I decided to put it, and it is really embarassing:
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Please help! I haven't gotten any answers yet...
did I mention I cut out all high salt and all sugary stuff out of my diet? well I did and it's giving me headaches and making me jumpy.
Question #9:
Artist's Statement Help?
Hi all,Here's what I have thus far for my Artist's Statement. I feel like it definitely needs some more, but I'm at a loss. Help me make it better? All help is greatly appreciated...thanks!!!
As an artist using photography as my means of communication my ultimate goal is to show the viewer something they may have seen a hundred times, but never quite looked at. To this end I rarely stage photo shoots and instead take my camera with me when I do normal everyday activities, finding art in home improvement stores, local gardens and major cities. Vibrant colors often found in nature and small architectural details intrigue me.
I am an artist who was primarily self-taught by reading books and following the works of photographers I admire such as Scott Kelby,Joe McNally, Moose Petersen and Ansel Adams.
Question #10:
What novel/ self-improvement book would you recommend?
I'm a college student who is going through personal struggles. Most people don't give me a chance voice my opinions nor do they listen. I'm so concerned about being judged and trying to always please others that I don't know how to be myself anymore. I'm trying to be more confident and assertive. I need a book to read for the break that will help me understand that I can get past this and that I don't have to have guilt & anxiety for fear of what people may think about me.Question #11:
Books to improve yourself?
Lately i've come to realise that i argue with others too much, and am a little selfish. Can anyone recommend any books to help me change my ways and become a more accepting, thankful person?There are a lot of books on general self improvement, but I am new to this and wanted some opinions as to what the best ones were.
Thanks in advance!
Question #12:
Does My University Have the right to not let me back into school because...?
**LEGAL ASSESSMENT PLEASE****I had a slip-up back in January while living in my university's dorms, I was very drunk and I was attempting to cut myself (not kill myself) to deal with an issue I was facing at the time. It was stupid, I know, but it was ONE night of taking it a little too far and I would never do it again. I was taken to the hospital by my friend and was admitted into psychiatric care because I was so drunk and incoherent. My college found out about the incident (not by the hospital, by a roommate) and they expelled me from living in campus housing. The school proceeded to ensure that I would not be let out of the psychiatric care unit I was admitted into until my parents came to get me...they live in Sweden. So as my parents scrambled to get a flight which took 14 days, I had NO choice but to stay in the psych care unit, with seriously mentally ill people for 14 days. I did not belong there (even a nurse said she sees no point of me being here) I was so confused why the school was making me do this without even talking to me. Eventually my parents came from Sweden and the hospital was (by my college's orders) free to discharge me.
The college proceeded to say that the only way I would be allowed back into school and be able to enroll in classes is if I completed a 3 month rehabilitation program. My parents dont speak much English so they could only fight this with few words, which didn't help. I hesitantly obliged to their requirement and was shipped to London to the rehab program for 3 months. In the duration of my stay there, the counselors worked with me very closely and said that I made great improvements with my self-esteem issues. However, after the 3 months, when it was time to write my evaluation letter to my college, my counselors had NO say in what was being written about my progress and instead, the owner of the rehab program (whom I met twice) wrote the evaluation. It was absolutely terrible, as he wrote about my progress based off of guesses with little to no solid facts about our various weekly meetings, it was vague and basically said that I made no progress. I don't know why he did that, and as much as I fought it, that was the letter of evaluation that they sent to my college. I was infuriated that my personal counselors had no say in the letter, so I wrote a letter of my own to the college explaining my story and time there. My dad called them and said that the rehab's letter of evaluation had to be unacceptable, as there was no solid facts and there was no weight of merit in the letter. The college finally replied and said that they will disregard the letter, BUT upon my return I have to live in a tertiary care facility/ a 12-step home/ a nursing home for the duration of my time at the university, 3 years. This is exactly what they require:
Upon your return, you will:
1. Voluntarily enter a 12 step supported living residence while you are here in NY and enrolled at The New School.
2. See a therapist on a weekly basis, and a nutritionist and psychiatrist on a regular basis/as needed, while you are enrolled at The New School. You will need to give them permission to speak with us so that we can verify that you are attending (we will not ask for disclosure of specific information from them -- only that you are attending/participating in a sufficient manner).
3. Check in with both my office and Academic Advising. Please contact us to schedule meetings upon your return to New York.
We will need to verify that you have met these conditions prior to the start of classes this fall. If you fail to meet these conditions at any point, you will not be able to attend classes and the Student Support Hold will be placed back on your account.
_________
I feel this whole thing has some major legal inconsistencies from day one, especially the above requirement. However, the requirement of my living in a nursing home for 3 years cannot be of value. They are bribing me with my education. They never said that a requirement for me to re-enter the college was to live in a sober home when I return from the 3-month stay in rehab. IF they DID say that the requirement to re-enter college is that I go to rehab for 3 months AND live in a nursing home when I get back for three years, I would understand that and move on. BUT THEY NEVER SAID THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT. THEY REQUIRED ME TO GO TO REHAB FOR 3 MONTHS AND THAT IS WHAT I DID. They keep adding requirements without mentioning them beforehand--how can I face this ultimatum without knowing what my options were?! It's like signing a lease for an apartment that is listed for $1500/month, then I sign the lease, and right after I sign the lease, they tell me that the apartment is actually $3000/month and since the lease is signed, I have to pay it.
I just don't see under WHAT TERMS should I be required to live in that nursing home? DOES MY UNIVERSITY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE THAT OF ME WHEN
Question #13:
Does My University Have the Right To Not Let Me Back Into School??....?
**LEGALLY SPEAKING PLEASE ASSESS AND HELP**I had a slip-up back in January while living in my university's dorms, I was very drunk and I was attempting to cut myself (not kill myself) to deal with an issue I was facing at the time. It was stupid, I know, but it was ONE night of taking it a little too far and I would never do it again. I was taken to the hospital by my friend and was admitted into psychiatric care because I was so drunk and incoherent. My college found out about the incident (not by the hospital, by a roommate) and they expelled me from living in campus housing. The school proceeded to ensure that I would not be let out of the psychiatric care unit I was admitted into until my parents came to get me...they live in Sweden. So as my parents scrambled to get a flight which took 14 days, I had NO choice but to stay in the psych care unit, with seriously mentally ill people for 14 days. I did not belong there (even a nurse said she sees no point of me being here) I was so confused why the school was making me do this without even talking to me. Eventually my parents came from Sweden and the hospital was (by my college's orders) free to discharge me.
The college proceeded to say that the only way I would be allowed back into school and be able to enroll in classes is if I completed a 3 month rehabilitation program. My parents dont speak much English so they could only fight this with few words, which didn't help. I hesitantly obliged to their requirement and was shipped to London to the rehab program for 3 months. In the duration of my stay there, the counselors worked with me very closely and said that I made great improvements with my self-esteem issues. However, after the 3 months, when it was time to write my evaluation letter to my college, my counselors had NO say in what was being written about my progress and instead, the owner of the rehab program (whom I met twice) wrote the evaluation. It was absolutely terrible, as he wrote about my progress based off of guesses with little to no solid facts about our various weekly meetings, it was vague and basically said that I made no progress. I don't know why he did that, and as much as I fought it, that was the letter of evaluation that they sent to my college. I was infuriated that my personal counselors had no say in the letter, so I wrote a letter of my own to the college explaining my story and time there. My dad called them and said that the rehab's letter of evaluation had to be unacceptable, as there was no solid facts and there was no weight of merit in the letter. The college finally replied and said that they will disregard the letter, BUT upon my return I have to live in a tertiary care facility/ a 12-step home/ a nursing home for the duration of my time at the university, 3 years. This is exactly what they require:
Upon your return, you will:
1. Voluntarily enter a 12 step supported living residence while you are here in NY and enrolled at The New School.
2. See a therapist on a weekly basis, and a nutritionist and psychiatrist on a regular basis/as needed, while you are enrolled at The New School. You will need to give them permission to speak with us so that we can verify that you are attending (we will not ask for disclosure of specific information from them -- only that you are attending/participating in a sufficient manner).
3. Check in with both my office and Academic Advising. Please contact us to schedule meetings upon your return to New York.
We will need to verify that you have met these conditions prior to the start of classes this fall. If you fail to meet these conditions at any point, you will not be able to attend classes and the Student Support Hold will be placed back on your account.
_________
I feel this whole thing has some major legal inconsistencies from day one, especially the above requirement. However, the requirement of my living in a nursing home for 3 years cannot be of value. They are bribing me with my education. They never said that a requirement for me to re-enter the college was to live in a sober home when I return from the 3-month stay in rehab. IF they DID say that the requirement to re-enter college is that I go to rehab for 3 months AND live in a nursing home when I get back for three years, I would understand that and move on. BUT THEY NEVER SAID THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT. THEY REQUIRED ME TO GO TO REHAB FOR 3 MONTHS AND THAT IS WHAT I DID. They keep adding requirements without mentioning them beforehand--how can I face this ultimatum without knowing what my options were?! It's like signing a lease for an apartment that is listed for $1500/month, then I sign the lease, and right after I sign the lease, they tell me that the apartment is actually $3000/month and since the lease is signed, I have to pay it.
Now say IF they DID say back in January when I left for the UK, that I have to live in a sober home upon your return from rehab
Question #14:
I want to start a website and need some help.. ?
I want to start a website that is my anonymous diary, also with other things to support my business so it will be like a lifestyle/ self improvement site. Anyway I have the plan in my head but, I don't know where to start or what the cost will be to start a quality website. If anyone can help with what I need to do it'd be much appreciated.Question #15:
I need to get rid of a fake tan ASAP!!!?
I recently began using a self tanner lotion called sublime by L'Oreal Sublime bronzer and it was working GREAT for the first week or two, then i began to realize that at the joint of my arm it was peeling away, up my entire arm. Realizing this i tried searching for away to quickly get rid of the horrible tan and came across an article saying to use baby oil and after letting it soak for about thirty minutes take a warm bath and exfoliate the skin with a wash cloth.... I have tried this twice and noted little improvement. Now, with the first day of school tomorrow i have been sent into a rush of panic, because this is not what i want my first impression to be! I was thinking of reverting back to a self tanner that i have used before that i had no problems with in hopes that this would help even out my currently blotchy skin... But I don't want to try that until i get a second opinion to be safeQuestion #16:
Will this self comparison of myself ever end?
Ever since me and my couple days younger cousin were born ppl look at us and compare I'm sure. though I'm older ppl can see she's been more beautiful, and it's not exaggeration, even i know how beautiful she is, great skin and complexion, while my skin is anything but, perfect tiny model body, while mine is a little disproportion, a beautiful to die 4 face that makes MAKEUP look good, while my eyes are squinty n a smile thats as awkward trying to smile pretty, she's easily respected n liked even though she had a habit of being mean and rude, While I do my best to respect and being friendly with ppl and yet ppl give me no respect and think I'm weird.And i don't have a problem with it's when my family starts labeling or when ppl i just meet cmpare the beauty of me and my cousin that gets to me. I like myself and my natural beauty but that doesn't seem to be enough to ppl or even my family. she gets a job easy while i have a hard time n need help. It's like I'm always 2nd best, and i don't better myself 4 Competition i do it so we can be equals, but it seems matter how i get better each step she'll always be 2 steps ahead. When will my dedication, strength and confidence in who i am as a person be enough to be equal to her all around natural head turning beauty.
I think who I am is getting better with every improvement beautiful or not, I'm a good person when will that be enough compared to beauty?
trust me i don't like to play the victim but it's something different when u litteraly! here ppl cousins aquaintances comparing u all around to your family.
yes thats me in my picture and thank you ^_^
Question #17:
I have lost trust for my husband but I dont want to lose him?
I have found that he will get online and go to the online chat lines. I know this because he will text on his phone and hide it from me. I tell the women that he is a married man and of course they didn't know that. I try to talk to him about it but he say that he will try better to prove his self to me. I don't see any improvement. He tries to buy me things but I don't want that I want him to be truthful to me and stop hiding things from me. I always find things so he cant find them. I love him so much and I don't want to give up and just leave. That's not why I got married. I believe that in a relationship, you shouldn't hide things because what is his is yours whats yours is his. I don't hide anything I have everything out in the open. I want to know how can I have a relationship for a long time. I like to talk so I try to talk to him but sometimes he just ignores me or look at me like Im asking a stupid question, I want a long time marriage. Please help. ThanksQuestion #18:
Fancy Foot Arch Enhancer?
I have very strong feet and ankles, and can get over the box of my pointe shoe quite comfortably. But thanks to my mother, I have poor arches and small, wide feet. When I point my feet , it only looks like my foot is a part of my leg (straight).I was browsing the web for dance products,( as I am going to dance camp in a few weeks), and I stumbled across the "Fancy Foot Arch Enhancer".
I am very self cautious about my feet, as my feet do not look the best appearance wise.
The only reason I want to buy these is to improve the appearance of my feet, not to cheat my way to a stronger foot.
Does the "Fancy Foot Arch Enhancer" really help with foot appearance and is it worth it?
(P.S. I am not a lazy dancer, and have never been. I have worked hard on my feet, and have made quite a improvement from when I first started dancing. I only have GENETICALLY poor feet.)
Question #19:
I am a general contractor and need some input on this contract agreement?
This is a rough draft of a contract arrangement defining the relationship between my business and independent contractors that i sub work out to. please read and help comment on it so that i can improve it. (and for you sticklers on Yahoos TOS my question is "what do you think about this document?")--------------------------------------…
SOLE PROPRIETOR, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
WORKERS' COMPENSATION & 1099 AGREEMENT
I _______________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor"), am a sole proprietor and I am performing work as an independent contractor for MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT.
I am NOT an employee of MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT, for workers’ compensation purposes, and therefore, I am NOT entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT.
Contractor is a sole proprietor who has elected to self-insure under Section 4123.352 of the Ohio Revised Code and has elected not to obtain workers' compensation insurance through the State.
The Parties acknowledge and confirm it is their explicit intention to form an independent contractor relationship and not that of an employer-employee.
The MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT does not require the Contractor to work exclusively for the MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT. However, the Contractor may choose to work exclusively for the Association from _________________________ to _______________________.
MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT will not provide training for the Contractor.
MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT will not provide benefits to the Contractor.
MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT does not pay the Contractor a regular salary or hourly rate but a contract rate that varies from job to job.
The Parties agree that payment shall be made only after satisfactory completion of job.
Contractor understands that they will receive a 1099 from MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT, and it is the responsibility of the contractor to file a W-9 with the IRS. (The W-9 form that the contractor filled out for MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT is for MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT personal records)
Contractor also understands that MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT will not withhold any of the following (but not limited to), and that the contractor is responsible for these:
State or Federal Income Taxes, Social Security Tax, Medicare or Medicaid.
Contractor understands that MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT uses multiple Independent Contractors & Contract Labor and that some jobs may require multiple contractors to work together to complete some tasks.
Signed this ____ day, of ___________, 20_____
Independent contractor _______________________,
last 4 of SS# or full TIN _ _ _ _ or _ _-_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Dottie R: Thanks for the input, and i have edited the payment part, and the association part was an over look
Question #20:
Should I go on birth control for my acne?
I'm sixteen years old and a long-time acne sufferer, but for two or three years, from the time I was twelve until about fourteen, it was very severe. It was to the point of being unmanageable and before fourteen years old I didn't care very much about the problem at all, despite its scarring (literally!) effects. But I finally convinced myself at that age to be more proactive and to seek help for my skin. The first method I tried through my doctor was ineffective for the most part but did help to lessen the problem a bit. About a year ago, though, my dermatologist prescribed two topical treatments and a pill for my acne and since then my skin has never looked better. I do still get acne, mostly concentrated around my period with the exception of a few, and if I'm stressed out I do see more appear. But my acne has gone from severe to moderate-light since I began to use the dermatologist's recommended treatments and you can't imagine how good that feels. You could say for the most part that my skin looks much, much clearer and that I am suffering from normal acne now, but some days I've looked at it and still felt dissatisfied. My scars are fading but with each new pimple there's a possibility of another.I recently went to my dermatologist and told him that while I've seen drastic improvement and that for the most part I'm happy with my skin, it could still be better. We had discussed birth control before as a method and when my mom and I brought it up to him he had no objections to my taking it for acne. He said that when it takes effect I could stop using my topical treatments and rely on just the birth control. But I'm wondering if it's possible that I'll have an adverse effect to it. I asked him if it was likely I'd break out or if my acne would get worse instead of better, and he seemed to think that it was very rare that something like that would happen. My doctor confirmed that when I asked her the same thing while getting the prescription for Ortho Tri-Cyclen, which made me feel more reassured that the reaction wouldn't be negative. But since I've come so far I feel that my worries are justified. I know most people's acne gets better and not worse on birth control specified as helpful to acne, but I can't get the nagging thought out of my head that something might go wrong. My doctor said I should begin to take the birth control when I next have my period, and that's not likely to be for a few weeks. School will start soon after and I really don't want my acne to take a turn for the worse when I'm going back. I want to try it because everyone, especially my mother, whose skin cleared on birth control when she was a teenager, is insistent that it works. My mom seems to think that all the stories about people who've suffered on birth control aren't true and that they're in the minority. But I'll be devastated if my acne worsens, not only because school's starting but because I've come so far in self-confidence.
What are your experiences with birth control, Ortho Tri-Cyclen in particular? Should I risk all the possible effects such as weight gain and breakouts for clear skin? Like I said, my skin is now relatively clear, but I have faded scars and still get pimples. I don't want to put my skin in jeopardy and move backward when I could be going forward. Thanks for any input!
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