subject: Acne And Self Esteem: Is There A Connection? [print this page] Acne and self-esteem are inseparable and research shows that this low self-esteem can lead a person into depression and even suicidal thoughts. Each person will have a different take on having acne but to know as much as you can about a skin condition like acne will help anyone.
For example, a person that usually has a high self-esteem before acne can have less self-esteem after their personal bout with acne. People with a low self-esteem from acne will feel from time to time that people are making jokes about pimples, or they may even feel a bit paranoid and think, when standing in a group of people, that people are staring at their skin.
Friends can help out a lot with support and the person will usually able to let comments and strange looks roll off their back like beads of rain.
If a person is in the the public and feels like everyone is looking at their acne the person may create a social barricade because of their lack of self-esteem. Teenagers can lose interest in school and are unable to focus on their studying. Older people in their twenties, thirties and forties may have a more difficult time at work. This problem has been known to affect those of all ages.
There are millions world wide dealing with this unfortunate incident. However, there is no need to give up hope. Here are tips that have helped many boost self-esteem and help people enjoy life the way life was intended.
Always Smile
Be proud of who you are and allow others to see that. This is the most important tip because no matter how many pimples you have, others always notice a nice big attractive smile. You never know, your smile could be a hidden best future yet to be found until now.
No Need to Put Up a Mask
There is no need to change who you are. There are people that cannot handle the public embarrassment and will stay in their home until the breakout or flare up is gone. Self confinement is not the answer. It is important to be active and be who you are. Do things you enjoy and make you feel good about yourself. Make sure you let your personality be more beautiful than before.
Call Up Some Good Friends & Get Out
There I know when I am feeling down about anything, it always helps to call up some great friends and make plans to get together. Friends are very encouraging and uplifting. This is why I encourage you to allow your friends to say good things about you and just have a fun time. After all...Life is much too short to be spent alone and unhappy. Keep before you positive things that make you happy. The negative comments need to be ignored, let them roll off your back like "water on a duck".
Even Get a Hair Cut
This may sound a little goofy, however it always helps boost confidence when you feel you look your best. Not to mention, I always have a great time chatting with the stylist and other costumers. Try it, it may even work for you.
Do Something You Really Enjoy Doing
Have you ever noticed when your having fun, time seems to fly by without a care in the world. Doing what you love to do always takes your mind off of things and even works with acne. Get on the phone and gather some close friends and get out to a movie, a bike ride or something like that. You need to get out and enjoy life with other people.
If acne is affecting your self-esteem to the extent that you have felt depressed and perhaps have even had suicidal thoughts you need to break that thought pattern. I wish you all the best.
