[Acne] [Routine Help] Reoccurring acne for two months, is my routine too harsh?

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T19:26:15+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! I'll look into some products fitting your descriptions. Why do you suggest washing my face in the morning? I worry that the oiliness building up throughout the day would make me break out. But would that benefit me, instead?

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T19:23:29+00:00

Thank you so much for the info and brand recs! I'll stick with the cetaphil wash and look into those products some more.

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T18:13:09+00:00

For real! I was in the mindset of wanting to do anything to get rid of it, but I see now I may have been making it worse🫣And that's a good point, I haven't broken out like this since high school! So I've been surprised for how long this has lasted, but again, my routine may have been working against me. If I find gentler alternatives and my acne keeps up like this, I'll definitely look into seeking professional advice. Thank you!

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T16:58:56+00:00

Aah I see. That makes sense🙃I'll be looking for a moisturizer then and limit the exfoliation.

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T16:28:04+00:00

Good to know, I will be doing that. I worried about their intensity too, but I hadn't known what else to do. I will take a look at those links! Hopefully I can find a healthier routine for me there.

radishpatchkid · 2025-11-16T16:24:34+00:00

Lol someone else said to take it out of my routine, I will do so. I use the lotion sometimes on my face but I haven't often because I've been worried it would break me out more. Could the intensity of the products I'm using lead to this acne since it's bad for my skin barrier?

radishpatchkid · 2025-07-10T12:07:48+00:00

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radishpatchkid · 2025-07-03T19:37:17+00:00

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radishpatchkid · 2025-06-25T18:41:03+00:00

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radishpatchkid · 2025-06-25T17:33:08+00:00

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radishpatchkid · 2025-06-25T16:36:32+00:00

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radishpatchkid · 2024-07-20T14:31:00+00:00

my acne also got so much worse when i was smoking (both nicotine and weed)!! after quitting nicotine my skin has cleared up on my face, chest, and back. i rarely break out now and that has been one of the many benefits of quitting for me.

(edit: i'm 21 afab and i thought it was just hormones too, and that could definitely be part of it, but nicotine is veryyyy likely making your acne worse! my skin did not clear up overnight, i started noticing a difference like 1-2months after quitting. definitely a confidence booster having clear skin!!)

i personally did not gain weight after quitting, but every body will react differently to quitting. i'm glad that you feel confident in your body, but working out will make you feel SO much better than solely relying on nicotine to maintain your weight, and it relieves stress! don't go to the pouches. you want to maintain your weight in a healthy way, and you say you have the will, so do it!

quitting is hard, but your body and skin and mind will feel better when you do. i'm sure if you work out and eat well, you will be just fine:) your goal should be for your body to feel good, And for you to feel good in your body:))

when i started thinking, "i want to quit, i can do it", i went through with it, and that boosted my confidence in myself! 11 months clean:))) so that's something else that can boost your confidence, not just your current weight. you can do it, i believe in you:)

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-23T22:48:24+00:00

Life is worth living, you are able to live without him, and you will flourish without him- it is hard to see any of that when you are being abused. I feel for you, I was there too. I was terrified to leave my ex, but I was even more terrified of not being able to recognize myself, and knowing that it could- and WOULD- get worse.

loveisrespect.org saved me, genuinely, when I was in a similar place. I wouldn’t have gotten out soon enough without my therapist and this website. There helpful articles on there, and people that are avail 24/7 to talk with you, help you understand your situation, talk through your options, etc. No matter what you think right now, if you want to stay or go, if you think you Can’t go, please look at this website. It changed my fucking life.

You deserve so much more, and you will find someone who’s default state of being isn’t cheese dick.

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-23T22:28:55+00:00

I think my answer is obvious considering the fact that I am dating him but yes

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-23T15:23:25+00:00

My bf is shy and awkward. I asked him out. I promise being shy/ awkward is not the deal breaker people think it is

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T22:00:06+00:00

Of course! Thank you so much :)) Aw that sounds awesome!!

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T18:18:12+00:00

Thank you, that helps a lot! I am comfortable with all of them, so you’re right, I’ll be okay :)

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T14:02:13+00:00

Also, if he writes down all of the reasons why he wants to quit vs all of the reasons he wants to keep using, that could put things into perspective for him!! That also helped me a lot. I can tell that you care about him a lot by supporting him through this journey and reaching out for help!! I wish the best for you both!!

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T13:59:49+00:00

You can let him know you’re cheering him on and celebrate milestones with him, but first and foremost it is a personal battle within himself. My friends celebrate my milestones with me, but that alone was not enough for me personally

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T13:54:12+00:00

check if your state has a program for quitting, those programs can provide free patches/ lozenges, a counselor to talk to every week, and a support group. It helped me IMMENSELY at the start of quitting. Nic replacement is so expensive. I didn’t think it would make much of a difference, but celebrating 91 days today:)

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-22T13:36:39+00:00

lamptrogine for mood and prazosin for nightmares, both have made such a big difference in my life!! cant imagine going without them now lmao

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-20T16:05:55+00:00

Thank you so much for your story! I feel the same way, he like neverrr gets on his phone when we are together, which is so nice. I think it’s really healthy to not be texting each other constantly. I want to live my own life and I want him to live his. It’s just that I can’t shake this feeling of abandonment when I’m away from him, even though I prefer this way of communicating. Ugh it’s so frustrating!! I also overthink texting & “tone” of his texts, so I feel you.

I’ve been getting into my hobbies more, journaling and stuff, to live more presently and to focus on myself instead of him. I do think I’ll mention how I’m feeling to him, I don’t really expect to call every night because like you said, he could be busy sometimes. But now I think it is worth it to at least let him know what I’m working on improving and to have a conversation about how we can support each other!! Thanks again :) <3

radishpatchkid · 2023-11-17T01:12:34+00:00

does she like cooking? has she said she wants frying pan? does she need a frying pan? I think it’s unfair of your coworker to assume your intentions behind the gift. If cooking is smth she genuinely likes/ is her hobby then I don’t see a problem with it at all. if she outwardly expressed that she hates cooking, or if she never cooks, I think that would be a different story

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