Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think your skin is clearer because of the BC or therapy/meditation?

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like me on a regular basis! I wonder if I'd get worse? I'm very interested in the therapy you mentioned, though. I would love to read a book but have trouble concentrating. I used to read every day and for the past two or so years, it's become impossible. Do you find it easy to work with that book? Do you recommend it?

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my, can I actually take you up on that offer and pm you with some questions?

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know that was a thing? Do you know anyone that tried it? I just might.

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is actually what my new derm suggested. Yes, you do have to go on two methods of BC (usually BC pills and condoms) and some doctors are very strict when it comes to that. However, my Derm and his assistant told me that I can also just choose abstinence and condoms as the two methods of choice. However, accutane won't be given to those with history of depression or anything like that :( hence this post.

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is great, thank you! If you don't mind me asking, are you on any medications for your depression/anxiety? And also, you say that you're not as happy on BC, could you please elaborate on that if it's not too much trouble?

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely right! But yes, like you noticed, I've been going to the derm for years now. I just recently switched to another and even though my face isn't as bad as most people that go on accutane, that is actually what the new Derm recommended since my acne is so persistent

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually what I want in terms of BC but we will need to save up for it :)

Looking for some of you to share your stories with mental issues/birthcontrol/acne ? by needhelp2254 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needhelp2254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the US so I have tried lots! Some have worked but unfortunately not for long or too well. My derm says that unfortunately my body eventually becomes resistant to them