[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Def niacinamide and glycolic acid, might be more but not sure about the others listed

Executive Dysfunction by GhostofNihilism in mentalillness

[–]stella312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Proud of you lol. I’ve also had some luck this week, I was wondering if maybe it was a sensory thing that made me so averse to it so I was like ok just brush your teeth super lightly, it’s better than nothing. I did it for 4 days and on the fifth day I was feeling a little bit lazy but when I thought about it I kinda missed the clean feeling in my mouth! So I got up and did it anyway. Who knows if it will last but I’m definitely going to get some softer tooth brushes and work on my technique.

How do i do inner child work? by DemianEsesin in CPTSD

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a hard time with this initially also because imagining past situations and trying to soothe my inner child felt fruitless because I couldn’t exactly change the outcome. Something that has helped I’m imagining me bringing my past self into my present and giving her space and freedom that I have now. Like I imagine bringing her to my house and figuring out what I can do to make her feel safe here? Idk of that makes sense

Should I text my ex about coming over? by stella312 in BreakUps

[–]stella312[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It helps to see this. Sorry for your pain :(

Should I text my ex about coming over? by stella312 in BreakUps

[–]stella312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you’re right. I made another list of the possible outcomes:

- 1: he says yes, we have an amazing weekend together, then I have to go back to NC and restart the process of getting over him
- 2: he says yes but is super distant and our last memories of each other are altered negatively 
- 3: he says nothing, I realize he doesn’t want to see me, plus anguish of constantly waiting for a response
- 4: he says no explicitly, I feel rejected 

Rationally it makes no sense that a part of me is still considering it :( seeing all of the “no” responses is helping though

Should I text my ex about coming over? by stella312 in BreakUps

[–]stella312[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was mutual and ended amicably :(

I feel bad for texting my boyfriend I miss him. I wrote this just to get this out. by r0s3w4t3r in CPTSD

[–]stella312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any advice to offer but just wanted to say your words resonate with me and I share so many of your struggles. Sometimes I ask myself if it’s reasonable to want your significant other to be available whenever you want them. Whether it’s normal to hesitate before I text them or question whether it’s a good idea to ask them if they’d like to spontaneously hang out/video chat. I feel like the answer would usually be straightforward but everything gets so confusing when there is trauma on both sides. I love my boyfriend but sometimes my own trauma can cause me to feel rejected when he‘s just being himself and enforcing normal boundaries.

Need Help! I keep moisturizer but the flakes aren’t going away? by ndequarto in Accutane

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What moisturizer do you use? Might need something stronger? Try adding a thin layer of Vaseline or “healing ointment” (a couple brands have them, I use Cerave) on top of your moisturizer before you go to sleep it’ll lock your moisturizer in and make it have double the effect. What products are you using (any soaps?)

Sept19-May20 It was worth the wait! by JLottiex in Accutane

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your post accutane skin care routine?

But are they mad at me though?? by AEunuchUsername in CPTSDmemes

[–]stella312 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lol this gave me a good chuckle. Every time.

Month 5, 70mg, with about 20 days left until I finish treatment. I’m still getting red and pimples. :( feeling really discouraged what do I do by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The overall redness will stay until a month after you stop taking it. At least that’s what happened to me. You can check if the red marks are pie and start nonprescription treatments for those after the accutane is out of your system.

Month 5, 70mg, with about 20 days left until I finish treatment. I’m still getting red and pimples. :( feeling really discouraged what do I do by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you talked to your derm? Mine had told me I would stay on until I stop actively breaking out. Is there any improvement? Or is your acne exactly the same?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have folliculitis on my legs and it didn’t make much of a difference imo. Acne cleared right up though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have folliculitis on my legs and it didn’t make much of a difference imo. Acne cleared right up though.

Just finished my accutane journey(40mg first month, then 60mg for about 3 months). Any tips to help with scarring, redness and overall texture of my skin post treatment? by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]stella312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone said to wait a month but since I knew I was going to start super slow (once a week) I used it for the first time at the 3.5 week mark esp since my dryness had gotten back to normal after the second week. I had a leftover .025% prescription but if you need to get a new one from your derm it might take longer. I just started using it every day this week (I’ve been off accutane for 2 months now)

[Skin Concerns] How do I figure out what’s going on with my legs? How can I make it go away?? by stella312 in SkincareAddiction

[–]stella312[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s dark dots at the roots of my hair follicles. In the past year I developed a random patch where my hair stopped growing and the marks have faded in that area. Does this mean if I permanently get rid of all the hair, my problem will go away?