Nikki’s Roaccutane Diary - Week 5

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Nikki

Sunday 10 February, 2008

Posted in Roaccutane Diaries

Spent the whole week feeling terrible again. I just can’t understand whats going on! My skin seemed to dry up for a bit but now it’s gone back to being oily again.My hair was also doing great, it only needed washing every second or third day and now it’s back to being greasy constantly again. This is why I think it’s stopped working. It’s like every single thing I have ever tried, I get a glimmer of hope and improvement and then it all just goes back to normal again.

It just seems such a shame though, I really thought this would work. There is so much I want to do with my life but how can I if I can’t bare to face anybody?

I’m so happy that you all seem to be drying up and getting results but I just keep thinking “when will it be my turn?” I’m in tears all the time but it’s not the roaccutane doing it because this was how I was before I started. I’m just losing all hope. Thanks for your time, Nikki x

2 Responses to “Nikki’s Roaccutane Diary - Week 5”

#1 EddieD says...

Hey Nikki,

Don’t lose hope - every individual reacts very differently, and remember it’s a long-haul course so it can take a long time for an improvement to show. You’re only 5 weeks in and there is still a long way to go.

I guess you must be seeing your dermatologist soon so hopefully they can assure you and adjust your dosage if needs be.

Keep an eye on your mood and try not to get too down; things will improve and we’re all rooting for you.

February 10th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

#2 Jess says...

Hey - I’m in week 5 too and I had to get out of the lift at work today and wait for an empty one to come because I am still so ashamed of my skin I couldn’t bare to be so close to other people so they can see my skin!

My skin hasn’t become any less spotty yet, and it’s an extra-ordinary mixture of dry peeling and new whiteheads - really vile, but I keep thinking hopefully in another ten weeks (which surely will fly by?!?!) I’ll be dry but clear and I wont feel sick every time i look in the mirror.

16 weeks is nothing in the grand scheme of things.

It does sound like you are very down at the moment, perhaps you should see your GP to get some advice about speaking to somebody who can advise you in having more belief in yourself, conselling of sorts I guess.

Just stay as positive as you can and avoid mirrors!!

Good luck, Jess.

February 11th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

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