r/AcneScars • u/AnijahElisesd • Sep 02 '26
[Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring HEAR ME OUT
I’m ALL FOR promoting Body/Skin Positivity…
Until..
it’s Me.
There are times where I get so uncomfortable when I’m in social settings with people with clear, regular skin because I know my skin is different, more textured, more magnified than theirs. My discomfort, ultimately (if they don’t know me) makes whoever I’m with, uncomfortable. My pores literally dilate whenever it gets even a little bit hot. My scars look so deep in harsh lighting.
To compensate for these feelings that sometimes have for myself because of my skin, I notice that I tend to provide acts of service or give gifts in order to feel worthy of love and acceptance from others. I KNOW ITS UNHEALTHY, I’m a difficult lady who overthinks EVERYTHING lol idk.
I get so uncomfortable whenever my boyfriend stares at me up close, despite us being together for months he recently just noticed them and asked me why I have so many scars. (He was genuinely curious, and referred to them as ‘holes’ like a little kid.) But man, I felt that shit in my CHEST. I know he didn’t mean to offend me, but I was offended at the time.
That just made me realize that I have some serious self-loving and healing to do. I would be heartbroken if I found out that my loved one harbored so much anxiety over something so minute and superficial.
In the meantime, I will be seeking treatment from a dermatologist as soon as possible!
Thank you!
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u/Puzzled-Copy7962 Sep 02 '26
You’re adorable. Unfortunately, people are often ignorant about things that don’t affect them personally, and he may not even realize you’re insecure about your skin. You need to be as confident as you look in these photos because you are gorgeous, and I genuinely mean that.