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Needhelp , 11 Oct 2012

IM GOING TO STOP AS OF TODAY to heal these sores

right i have a sore on my face which refuses to heal and it doesnt help with picking it all the damn time so im going to go thirty days without picking even if it means i have to walk arounfd in public with plasters on my face ive picked today and my skin looksworse than ever and i have a family party to go to on the 10th so if any of you guys have any ideas to help me with this problem i will try it at present im using differin and aqueous cream! but i havent given myself a chance due to all my picking! so if you guys can help it will be much appreciated i will keep you all updated along the way! :)
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sunlit_moon
October 11, 2012
If you give it your all, you can definitely be clear for your family party (and indefinitely too!). Things that will help you heal: getting a good night's sleep every night, personally I like to take naps too, this is the time when your body heals, and you'll feel better mentally too. Eat a good diet! You'll heal faster and have less problems with acne. I also take vitamin supplements. A couple people mentioned it on other posts, but calamine lotion will really help your skin heal (but don't overdo it- your skin will dry out and you'll be more likely to want to touch your face). Don't wash your face too often, just twice a day will do, with a mild soap, and try to be conscious of where you're putting your hands if they wander to your face like mine. Also, I encourage you to be active on here because having a support group can make a world of a difference. It's hard to carry a burden like this all alone. I am only just now REALLY starting to try to take control of this, so I'm right there with you. Keep it up, this is the first major step to recovery!!! (:
Needhelp
October 11, 2012
Thankyou well I'm gunna put a plaster on my face to stop touching the wound and I haven't picked since I posted the thread I will try and get pleanty of sleep and take naps and ill take some multi vitamins :) thanks for all the support I hope I can stop this awful habit it's destroying my confidence :(
Needhelp
October 12, 2012
This morning I'm putting calamine loition on my face and I'm gunna leave my face alone :) I hope I really does heal :(
Needhelp
October 12, 2012
This morning I'm putting calamine loition on my face and I'm gunna leave my face alone :) I hope I really does heal :(
SpottyFace
October 13, 2012
Hey there Needhelp! You're on the right track! The calamine will most certainly help your spots..but leaving your face alone is the key! When I am able to stop touching my face, I can see a big difference from day to day. Good Luck!!

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