my life revolves around my face

[Guest guest]

I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I am

" very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am worried to

get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have rosacea). I just

don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I don't exercise, I

don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I used to. I feel

miserable. Please help.

[Guest guest]

I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I am

" very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am worried to

get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have rosacea). I just

don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I don't exercise, I

don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I used to. I feel

miserable. Please help.

[Guest guest]

I am sorry you are feeling so depressed and self-conscious about having

rosacea, but perhaps the condition is not as obvious to others as you think

it is. A good make-up can do wonders. Meanwhile, please follow the

messages here and try to find what works for you. You can still go out and

enjoy yourself with friends, that way you won't be thinking about your face

all the time. I hope you feel better soon.

my life revolves around my face

> I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I

am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am

worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have

rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I

don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I

used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am sorry you are feeling so depressed and self-conscious about having

rosacea, but perhaps the condition is not as obvious to others as you think

it is. A good make-up can do wonders. Meanwhile, please follow the

messages here and try to find what works for you. You can still go out and

enjoy yourself with friends, that way you won't be thinking about your face

all the time. I hope you feel better soon.

my life revolves around my face

> I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I

am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am

worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have

rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I

don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I

used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think the problem is, well in my case anyhow, its difficult to go

out and drink, enjoy yrself etc because of the inevitable flushed

face this brings on. This then brings in a recent question asked

which is should you avoid flushing triggers as it may make the

progression of rosacea occur more swiftly?

i have had initial rosacea symptoms for over 6 years now and have not

progressed any further, in fact things have improved. i believe one

reason for this is avoidance of flushing triggers when at all

possible, ie: i do not drink, try to avoid hot rooms etc. This does

not make for the best social life, as you can imagine, but i would

prefer to have a pale face anyday.

i guess what im trying to say is many of us are not in the position

of being able to just go out in the eve, have a drink and forget

about the days problems as the days problem has a habit of following

us there *sigh* : (

> I am sorry you are feeling so depressed and self-conscious about

having

> rosacea, but perhaps the condition is not as obvious to others as

you think

> it is. A good make-up can do wonders. Meanwhile, please follow the

> messages here and try to find what works for you. You can still go

out and

> enjoy yourself with friends, that way you won't be thinking about

your face

> all the time. I hope you feel better soon.

>

> my life revolves around my face

>

>

> > I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even

though I

> am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse.

I am

> worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I

have

> rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I

crazy? I

> don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time

like I

> used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I think the problem is, well in my case anyhow, its difficult to go

out and drink, enjoy yrself etc because of the inevitable flushed

face this brings on. This then brings in a recent question asked

which is should you avoid flushing triggers as it may make the

progression of rosacea occur more swiftly?

i have had initial rosacea symptoms for over 6 years now and have not

progressed any further, in fact things have improved. i believe one

reason for this is avoidance of flushing triggers when at all

possible, ie: i do not drink, try to avoid hot rooms etc. This does

not make for the best social life, as you can imagine, but i would

prefer to have a pale face anyday.

i guess what im trying to say is many of us are not in the position

of being able to just go out in the eve, have a drink and forget

about the days problems as the days problem has a habit of following

us there *sigh* : (

> I am sorry you are feeling so depressed and self-conscious about

having

> rosacea, but perhaps the condition is not as obvious to others as

you think

> it is. A good make-up can do wonders. Meanwhile, please follow the

> messages here and try to find what works for you. You can still go

out and

> enjoy yourself with friends, that way you won't be thinking about

your face

> all the time. I hope you feel better soon.

>

> my life revolves around my face

>

>

> > I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even

though I

> am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse.

I am

> worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I

have

> rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I

crazy? I

> don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time

like I

> used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I understand how you can feel so self-conscious about the rosacea. I was

very conscious about mine too. I thought I was or would get so ugly that no

one would want to be around me. It took me some time to realize that I was

the one who noticed it while others didn't. Please notice the way others

treat you - people still like you, and want to be around you.

If you become someone who shys away from others, other will avoid you

because they think you are unfriendly. I really believe we are treated the

way we teach people to treat us. Would you avoid someone or not want to be

friends with someone because their face is red? Your answer to that

question should direct how you handle the rosacea. What I think we are

really afraid of is being rejected. Again, ask yourself that question and

act accordingly. People like and love you - let them!

I learned that what attracts most people is a big smile and a positive

attitude that sends the message to others that says " I'm glad to see you " .

That is

what attracts people to people, not clear skin.

It could be better if you talk about the rosacea with your family and

friends rather

than trying to keep it hidden. It's just something to think about, I do not

know what is right for you, but I do know that " secrets " can make life

painful.

Do you have the finances to try V-beam or Photoderm? I had 6 or 7 V-beam

treatments with great success.

my life revolves around my face

> I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I

am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am

worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have

rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I

don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I

used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I understand how you can feel so self-conscious about the rosacea. I was

very conscious about mine too. I thought I was or would get so ugly that no

one would want to be around me. It took me some time to realize that I was

the one who noticed it while others didn't. Please notice the way others

treat you - people still like you, and want to be around you.

If you become someone who shys away from others, other will avoid you

because they think you are unfriendly. I really believe we are treated the

way we teach people to treat us. Would you avoid someone or not want to be

friends with someone because their face is red? Your answer to that

question should direct how you handle the rosacea. What I think we are

really afraid of is being rejected. Again, ask yourself that question and

act accordingly. People like and love you - let them!

I learned that what attracts most people is a big smile and a positive

attitude that sends the message to others that says " I'm glad to see you " .

That is

what attracts people to people, not clear skin.

It could be better if you talk about the rosacea with your family and

friends rather

than trying to keep it hidden. It's just something to think about, I do not

know what is right for you, but I do know that " secrets " can make life

painful.

Do you have the finances to try V-beam or Photoderm? I had 6 or 7 V-beam

treatments with great success.

my life revolves around my face

> I feel really depressed. My life revolves around my face. Even though I

am " very mild " , I am obsessed with thoughts that I will get worse. I am

worried to get pregnant, even see family (they don't even know I have

rosacea). I just don't want people to know I have rosacea. Am I crazy? I

don't exercise, I don't go to clubs and drink and have a good time like I

used to. I feel miserable. Please help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can appreciate the discussion about rosacea taking over your life.

I've had poor skin since my teens and I can say that just thinking

about my skin and how to improve it takes up a significant part of my

time. Add to this my ever worsening eye problems and I have more to

worry about. My own embarassment has definitely played a role in

reducing the quality of my life. When I am flaring, I avoid people

and going out because all I can think about is how going out may make

my skin even worse. What's worse, is every new treatment and the

anticipation that this may be the one and then nothing--just feeding

into the poor feelings. My self-esteem is generally high and when I

do make it out, I am positive with people and enjoy myself but it

seems like going out is its own problem.

Example, today I went out with a friend and had to use sun protection.

I had a good time but I knew that using the sun protection would

cause some new blemishes on my face.(everything seems to) I'm always

searching for the middle ground--I haven't found it yet.

[Guest guest]

I can appreciate the discussion about rosacea taking over your life.

I've had poor skin since my teens and I can say that just thinking

about my skin and how to improve it takes up a significant part of my

time. Add to this my ever worsening eye problems and I have more to

worry about. My own embarassment has definitely played a role in

reducing the quality of my life. When I am flaring, I avoid people

and going out because all I can think about is how going out may make

my skin even worse. What's worse, is every new treatment and the

anticipation that this may be the one and then nothing--just feeding

into the poor feelings. My self-esteem is generally high and when I

do make it out, I am positive with people and enjoy myself but it

seems like going out is its own problem.

Example, today I went out with a friend and had to use sun protection.

I had a good time but I knew that using the sun protection would

cause some new blemishes on my face.(everything seems to) I'm always

searching for the middle ground--I haven't found it yet.