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[Guest guest]

hello everyone,

i only have a few mintues but i just wanted to say

that this one doctor's negative comments are just

that - one doctor's negative comments. we all know

what we go through with having this condition, and it

is thanks to support groups like this one that has

returned to us some much needed self-confidence. and

after the conventional medical field's treatment of

rosacea sufferers, it is not really that surprising

that a doctor seems yet again unable to understand

what we are experiencing. we always knew that.

yes, i think we need to get whatever we are going

through in perspective, as with all the things we face

in life. but even with such a perspective, it is hard

sometimes to endure yet another day of low

self-esteem, stares from people walking past, and

avoiding public areas that will just make you rocket

downwards. i think this support group is wonderful in

giving us a place to vent our opinions, pain and fears

freely without judgement....in fact, the usual

response is one of overwhelming enthusiasm, interest

and support from a group of people who understand

exactly what having rosacea can feel like. and in a

world where too often we can feel isolated and

desperate, this is a beautiful thing.

thank you, all of you, for being there for every

single one of us.

poppyxx

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