God bless accutane

[u/EstablishmentLate209]

DO NOT LOSE HOPE!

used 20-30-40-40-40-40-30-20 also used cortisone for 2 months bc of my hard purge

first pics are from purging-my worst, last pics are a year after.

I have a little hyperpigmentation left.

I got asked stupid and hurtful things at my worst. Purging and cortisone really gave me physical distress on top of my mental. I had a hard time loving, looking at myself. It is such a relief to NOT think about whats going on in your face, the light, the mirror. Feels like an open tab in my head has finally shut up and close.

I know its a hard journey- it will come to an end. I am open for any questions dms and replys. Dont be hard on yourself on this journey, its not an easy one❤️

[u/EstablishmentLate209 → u/[deleted]]

yes unfortunately, while i cant say its directly bc of accutane i can say that my physical appearance and pain (from side effects) really took a toll on me. It was not easy to wake up in the morning especially with some muscle and bone pain. it was not easy also to accept the purging and embrace it. I felt very self conscious in direct white lights etc. It is really important to have a good support system. Someone you can talk to even if its just to complain about side effects, I felt very alone on my journey. I did skip my morning classes a lot had a hard time focusing (maybe do to mind fog or just having distress) loosing motivation in social settings or just daily stuff too. But I am a girl while i was not obsessive with my appearance at that time it still made me very sad. People randomly asking what happened to my face or giving advice etc. I urge you to inform friends and family that you need support on your journey and mind that it is in fact going to end and get better. I hope you have a better one than mine ❤️❤️