Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Support Group

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."

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Afraid causs i have acne

Dlam
Dlam

Hello everyone...Ill kindly like to refer to myself as Dlam for safety...but I'm a  21 yr old male suffering from acne...ongoing for more than a year now...I've tried most meds that would get great reviews and be worshipped by dictors but to no luck...i recently had a girlfriend who left me forher ex...my acne was part of the reason our relationship was bumpy as i sometimes lacked self confidence...luckily it was during the pandemic...still is...so I'd use my mask to cover up but not from her...we broke up once due to us not being intimate enough cause she would mention how i once gave her acne...it was hard...ever since I've never felt good about myself ...i try to pep talk myself in the mirror but as soon as i start encounters with people outside i become nervous again...i constantly pray and hope that i get through this...be blessed yoll.

arfie
arfie
hello dlam. welcome to the forum. sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

are you new to "body shaming?" that is when people make you ashamed for how you look. i've been subjected to it my entire life, mostly by family members, but i often think body shaming is the world's most popular sport. even the classic beauties have folks who would shame them for being **too** beautiful. a history of body shaming sure can make for some hideous social anxiety.

dunno if that is pertinent to your case, or not, but i mostly wanted to welcome you aboard and thought i'd mention that personal experience up to see if it resonates for you.

whether it resonates, or not, welcome aboard.
gentle support while you sort your own case.
FruityLoop
FruityLoop
I am 33 and struggled with acne my whole life. I just got prescribed isotretinoin and it has worked well for me, just throwing that out there in case you haven't tried it yet. I understand completely your frustration and lack of self confidence, but embrace yourself. You will find someone that will accept you as you are, acne doesn't define you! Let your wonderful personality do that instead! :)
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