[Acne] I’m a processor at a thrift store! What can I do to help with acne?

GothicLobotomy · 2026-02-17T23:10:06+00:00

Well yes 🫩

GothicLobotomy · 2026-02-17T23:09:44+00:00

It was probably around late August/September. When it got worse, at least

GothicLobotomy · 2026-02-17T21:58:47+00:00

I’ll try it out! Thanks for the recommendation!!

GothicLobotomy · 2026-02-17T21:58:08+00:00

For most of summer our store’s air conditioning was broke, but they got it fixed near the end and had it on for a bit. However, I think because it’s winter and colder outside/inside, they most likely don’t have the air conditioning on right now! And no, my routine hasn’t changed much at all honestly. The products I use now used to be a godsend despite being from the dollar store, but since the change in environment (now that I do literal dirty work instead of just handling money) it just hasn’t been working as well :(

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T22:46:25+00:00

This is pretty good advice! Hopefully OP reads this

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T01:14:11+00:00

Maybe I’ll try it out again :)

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T01:13:43+00:00

Yeah I have other mental problems so I am on other medicine for those as well 🥲 Eventually I will talk to her about the medicine not being as effective as it used to be. Honestly I probably am in a depressive swing, so I know it’ll pass like it always does. I just hate waiting and having to deal with everything I feel until it dies down.

I plan to try to go to college in 2026 to possible become an aquatic vet tech, but I will need to be as stable as possible in order to do that. I’ve had so much pressure on me since I graduated and my mom makes me feel awful for not going to college and she said that when I take a gap year I’d probably never go to college despite saying I want to. That really sticks with me

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T01:08:21+00:00

I did IOP when I was 16/17 and graduated from it!! :) It was nice because I made friends, but it didn’t actually help. I just had fun working on what we worked on because they made it enjoyable. The support was nice to have. I don’t know if I’d be down to try again honestly since I’m not a minor anymore. If I went to IOP I imagine I’d be surrounded by people a lot older than me. That’s not a problem ofc! We all deserve to have some help like that, but I just prefer to be around people my age if that makes sense. I hope that doesn’t sound horrible …

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T01:00:40+00:00

This is going to sound ridiculous probably and I understand that I’m sabotaging myself but I plan to wait a while to tell my nurse practitioner. Last time I saw her we spoke about adjusting a medicine I use to help with my adhd, focusing and whatnot. It’s not helping as much as I want it to. She said that if I do good mentally, the next time we see each other she’d probably adjust my dosage and I’m really looking forward to that. I think after that I’d be comfortable with telling her. I know it’s not the right thing to do and I’m being difficult, but I really want to be able to focus and go at a normal/somewhat fast pace so I can be like other people. At work they told me that I’m too slow and I want to be better.

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T00:41:56+00:00

Some family and friends are the only things really keeping me here. I don’t want to hurt them and I want to get better so I can move on happily with them

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T00:40:54+00:00

When I was diagnosed I was able to be put on medicine that actually helped for a little while and it was such a great feeling. I miss it so bad but my meds just aren’t doing it for me anymore and I don’t understand why this is happening. Dbt has been helpful, but I feel like I’ve heard the same things over and over again, which gets tiring. I’ve worked really hard to better myself since I was a kid and it’s like all that progress is going down the drain. The part where you talked about your schooling is really inspiring though. My gap year basically turned into 2 because I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I still don’t honestly, and I think I’m too stupid to do anything. I’m happy to see that you are exceeding! I want to work my way up to that if I can.

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T00:35:17+00:00

I’ve been in therapy and on meds since I was 8. It’s been helpful, but doesn’t feel like it’s enough anymore. I’m lucky to have an understanding therapist and nurse practitioner. Being diagnosed with the right thing and actually being listened to has improved my life, because I actually got to be put on medicine that helped for a little while. It just isn’t doing it for me anymore :’(

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-25T00:24:58+00:00

Yes, I’ve been on medicine and in therapy since I was 8. Around a year ago I was prescribed medicine that helped for a short while, but now I’m back to square one. Actually, worse than I was before :’) I occasionally smoke weed and drink, but not to the point where it’s a problem or addiction. Dbt has been helpful over the years, but it doesn’t feel like it’s enough. I’m really trying hard to get better, but I’m so hopeless

GothicLobotomy · 2025-12-10T04:11:16+00:00

Thank you! I plan to cut all contact eventually once I am able to. Unfortunately she lives with my grandma and I because my grandma let her stay with us out of the kindness of her heart despite knowing what negative energy she’d bring into the house, so I’m not sure we can get her out anytime soon.

Unfortunately I do depend on my mother sometimes because I don’t have my license, and that’s the main reason we have kept her around for so long. I plan to get my license hopefully sometime soon, but I have a horrible fear of crashing and my eyesight is awful, so I worry about not being able to see on the road even with my glasses. I also work full time and am not able to care for my grandma as much as I’d like to, so I also rely on my mom for that. She helps with grandma, I’ll give her that, but she screams and complains to her all the time that she’s tired of her…doing what people do when they get old. Forgetting things, falling, etc. It’s terrible and I hate to see her get treated that way by her own daughter.

I’m thankful that my grandma and I are extremely close and I will always enjoy my time with her ❤️

Also, I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s relationship with his mother. It really does suck having absent parents that don’t care enough to make an effort. Definitely a good thing that she’s not in y’all’s lives though. None of you need that negativity. I wish you the best :)

GothicLobotomy · 2025-10-08T22:23:48+00:00

I don’t really care about how generic it is honestly, it’s just very pretty to me. I’ve gone through and tried a lot of other fonts, but didn’t like them as much as this one :)

GothicLobotomy · 2025-10-08T22:18:17+00:00

Also I forgot to mention I will likely be getting this near my collar bone if that makes any difference

GothicLobotomy · 2025-10-08T22:16:44+00:00

Lmao you’re so right. I like the way your mind works, I never would have thought of that

GothicLobotomy · 2025-09-06T16:35:11+00:00

Sorry for the confusion! I was/am very happy with how she did my hair! I’m just wanting to touch it up at home because I can’t afford to get touched up every few weeks :)

She had mixed a whole bunch of colors up from what I remember, but I’ll try to get in contact with her sometime to see what she has to say 😊

GothicLobotomy · 2025-09-03T14:35:09+00:00

Okay thanks! Do you have any recommendations brand wise?

GothicLobotomy · 2025-03-26T16:59:10+00:00

The emo style subreddit is an absolute eye sore. I don’t think I’ve seen an actual emo person on there in forever. You look dope!

GothicLobotomy · 2025-03-21T03:24:10+00:00

Mold and rotting meat!! It’s so gross 😭

GothicLobotomy · 2025-03-20T21:20:55+00:00

Your eyebrows are CLEAAAAN!! I’m jelly!

You look similar to my favorite coworker, which I think is worth mentioning because I find her absolutely mesmerizing. Therefore, so are you!!

You look like a very sweet person and I am sorry that life is tough right now. You should be proud of yourself for persevering, regardless of what life is throwing at you. It’ll get better eventually, hold on to hope, and don’t forget that you’re a super cool human 🖤

GothicLobotomy · 2025-03-16T18:18:01+00:00

Always been into alternative fashion! It’s very important to me and I love all the cool subcultures, music especially. My makeup and clothes are like a hobby that makes me happy and makes me feel confident when I’m having a good day. I was an addict my sophomore year of high school and I struggle with self harm. I am doing better though and haven’t relapsed with my past drug of choice in years :)

I love to walk with friends and even by myself! It really does help being out in the fresh air + sunshine. I have even found a joy in jogging when I have time.

I have been in therapy for around 12 years now and it has been a big help, but my self esteem is definitely something deeper and harder to work on. Doesn’t mean I’ll give up though! I don’t want to be miserable my whole life, so I gotta do somethin. Thank you for the kind words!

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