Week 3-Complete!

I am really terrible at this blogging everyday thing... but I am really going to try and be better. I've had this revelation the past few days, where I really am going to try and better myself in every aspect of my life, and being a better blogger is definitely part of that! Anyway, here I am, 3 weeks in. I have to say, not much improvement. Maybe a slightttt bit, but nothing super noticeable. Lips are dry, joints ache a little, and major mood swings. Depression on occasion, but I guess I knew all of this coming into it. I also feel like each new pimple or blemish that comes up is like an instant whitehead, but also dries up a lot faster than before. Today is one of those days that I would just like to be done with, as I am overly self- concious about it today. I know I have to be patient, but I can really see how it has gotten in the way of my self-confidence.

I was invited to three weddings that will all be coming up within the next 6 months or so, so I guess I am just concerned that my skin will be clear in time for those. I really hate being 25 and a teacher and still having to deal with this. I've gotten back into my workout routine lately, which is awesome, so I am feeling a little better physically, I just hate looking in the mirror. Like I said, after reading all these posts, I know I need to be patient in order to fully see results, today is just one of those days. It can't end early enough. It seems to be more day-to-day with the accutane, as some days are good and others not so good, so hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Day 11

Haven't wrote in a while, but here's an update nonetheless...

In the last few days I kinda feel like my skin has gotten slightly worse. Now, this can be for a few reasons: it could be my normal skin producing blemishes as it has for the past however many years, it could be due to the fact that I am starting my period soon, or it could be the dreaded initial breakout when starting accutane. Today is better than it was yesterday, so I guess only time will tell. In the meantime, I keep telling myself to just stick it out, it will all be worth it in 6 months.

I also forgot to take my pill this morning. I was running around trying to get ready, and as I was halfway to work I realized that I never took it. I did some research online, and I guess it isn't the end of the world that I didn't take it. Today was also the first day where I am feeling a bit depressed. Again, could be for a few reasons but I know that depression is supposedly one of the side effects of accutane. Lips continue to be very dry, but chapstick is my new best friend so it's not too bad. Other than that, Yanks won the World Series so can't complain too much!!!

Days 6 & 7

Didn't get a chance to write yesterday...oops!  Here's the weekend update:

Definitely noticing an improvement on the right side of my face.  There are still some red marks and some scabs from old mistakes (ughh), but an improvement nonetheless.  I have makeup on right now and its pretty well hidden.  The left side of my face which is usually the better side is actually lagging behind my right.  I would say that the worst of it is right under my jawline where those cysts popped up on Friday.  I should also add that I got my hair done yesterday... just a single process on the roots, as well as a glaze all over.  When it was all dry, I definitely noticed a huge difference in texture.  My hair that is normally very smooth and silky was dry and straw-like.  I am not sure if it was because of the glaze or if it is dried out because of the accutane.  I guess we will see tomorrow after I shower.  

When I was going to bed, I definitely noticed an improvement on my right side, it was pretty surprising.  My mom had even said to me once today that she thought the accutane was working, so that was nice to hear.  Just hearing that from someone motivates me to stick with it and to stay positive.  Lips are seriouslyyyy dry, but aquaphor is my new best friend.  I'll take dry lips to acne any day!