I moved to a horrible city for my dream job, only to find out on my first day that I was being demoted to the crappiest job of all: Technical phone support. I was told that there was little to no chance of them ever promoting me, and that I'm not "manager material" so I'm pretty much stuck. Recently the head people at my job held a meeting and decided to cut out half the jobs in the IT department, so I'll probably be fired, except it took 8 months to get this job in the first place, so I'm probably screwed. I live in a crappy apartment that smells like piss no matter what I do, I drive a crappy car that's beat all to hell, and I have a crappy income that doesn't leave much for savings. My boyfriend is getting depressed and discouraged because he can't get into medical school, and I can't help him because I'm so depressed and discouraged. I'm gaining so much weight I've got stretch marks on my arms. As much as I want to stop gaining weight, stuffing myself with cheeseburgers and donuts is the only thing that makes me feel better and not want to drive my car the wrong way during rush hour. The combo of stress and hormonal birth control is making me break out in giant, incredibly painful zits. My parents and I haven't spoken in years, but they've suddenly started demanding that I go back to school because I'm such a disappointment. My sisters won't talk to me because they think that me going to school was to show them how much better I am than them (It wasn't, some people just go to college after high school, others don't). I'm buried in student loan debt that I can barely make the payments on and will be paying until I die, all so I could get the crappy job I have. So, in summary: I am a fat, pimply loser who nobody loves and is buried in debt, who spends all day getting yelled at by people who can't turn on a computer, and I will probably be stuck like this for the rest of my life. I'm tempted to tell my boyfriend to get out while he still can. | |
Can I join your club? I'm feeling the same pain as you- overweight, endless student loans, yada yada. All I can say is that you're not a loser, and the fat and the pimples are fixable. It takes time and effort to change our bodies, but it can be done. Try to exercise, I know, I know- when? Right. Whenever you can I suppose. I ought to practice what I preach! So don't get down on yourself sister. Where there's a will there's a way! Hang in there-
Cursed
A couple of years ago she moved to miami cuz her dad started making good money with a financial job. He invested every dime he had into something that was supposedly guaranteed to pay off. It was a scam and he lost all that money
(+$1,000,000). He was depressed and the girls mom became an alcoholic. The dad returned to new york, shot 6 bullets at the guy who set him up, and killed himself right after. This girl (who used to be all popular and shit) sits at the park all lonely and depressed by herself everyday.
1. Do not pick, press or rub yourpimples. These actions actually increase the sebum production and rupture the membranes below your skin. The infection and sebum will spread underneath your skin and cause more pimples. Also, you risk increasing the chances of leaving scars on your face.
2. Wash your face twice a day using a mild soap. It is even better if you can buy sulfur-based soap especially for acne. If your skin is too oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide. Do not use rough sponges, brushes,or anything similar on your face. You shouldn't, however, over-wash your face because itwill actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which will increaseyour acne.
3. Check if it is because of the food. For many people, food allergy can cause very serious acne condition. You should avoideating too much oily and spicy food. Recent studies have shown that acne can also be caused by milk which contains hormones as well as seafood with relatively high levels of iodine. If possible, cut down on those foods. Other foods you may consider avoiding are: sugar, dairy products, deep-fried food, meat, nut butters, etc. On the other hand, it is believed that green vegetables, vegetable fuices and foods rich in zinc can help alleviate acne condition.
4. Drink more water every day."Eight glasses of water a day can keep acne away." says Jennifer Thoden, a respected acne expert. The reason is that water can carry waste materialout of our body and it really helps heal and prevent acne flare-ups.
5. Do not wear makeup if possible. Makeup products can clog your pores, cause more blackheads and pimples. If you have to wear makeup, make sure it is water-based. Be sure to clean your makeup brushes regularly and cleanse your skin before you sleep.
6. Do not use oily products. Avoid products such as hair pomades, intense oil-based facial moisturizers, and oily cleansers.
7. Keep your face clean. Do not rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face. Regular shampoo your hair and keep it off your face, especiallywhen you sleep.
8. Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and elimination of toxins.
9. Stay stress-free. Studies have shown that stress not onlyworsens acne flare-up, it also worsens the overall skin condition. Talk to your friends, listen to your favorite music, or take a walk in the park. There are many things you can do to be stres free.
10. Get Sunshine and fresh air. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D inthe body, an essential vitamin for healthy skin. Fresh air and sunshine can also reduce stress (acne tip #9) and increase oxygen to the skin. Don't get burnt in the sun though. Burnt and heavily tanned skin forms a layer on the skin that doesn't exfoliate quickly enough and can lead to blocked pores.
1. Do not pick, press or rub yourpimples. These actions actually increase the sebum production and rupture the membranes below your skin. The infection and sebum will spread underneath your skin and cause more pimples. Also, you risk increasing the chances of leaving scars on your face.
2. Wash your face twice a day using a mild soap. It is even better if you can buy sulfur-based soap especially for acne. If your skin is too oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide. Do not use rough sponges, brushes,or anything similar on your face. You shouldn't, however, over-wash your face because itwill actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which will increaseyour acne.
3. Check if it is because of the food. For many people, food allergy can cause very serious acne condition. You should avoideating too much oily and spicy food. Recent studies have shown that acne can also be caused by milk which contains hormones as well as seafood with relatively high levels of iodine. If possible, cut down on those foods. Other foods you may consider avoiding are: sugar, dairy products, deep-fried food, meat, nut butters, etc. On the other hand, it is believed that green vegetables, vegetable fuices and foods rich in zinc can help alleviate acne condition.
4. Drink more water every day."Eight glasses of water a day can keep acne away." says Jennifer Thoden, a respected acne expert. The reason is that water can carry waste materialout of our body and it really helps heal and prevent acne flare-ups.
5. Do not wear makeup if possible. Makeup products can clog your pores, cause more blackheads and pimples. If you have to wear makeup, make sure it is water-based. Be sure to clean your makeup brushes regularly and cleanse your skin before you sleep.
6. Do not use oily products. Avoid products such as hair pomades, intense oil-based facial moisturizers, and oily cleansers.
7. Keep your face clean. Do not rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face. Regular shampoo your hair and keep it off your face, especiallywhen you sleep.
8. Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and elimination of toxins.
9. Stay stress-free. Studies have shown that stress not onlyworsens acne flare-up, it also worsens the overall skin condition. Talk to your friends, listen to your favorite music, or take a walk in the park. There are many things you can do to be stres free.
10. Get Sunshine and fresh air. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D inthe body, an essential vitamin for healthy skin. Fresh air and sunshine can also reduce stress (acne tip #9) and increase oxygen to the skin. Don't get burnt in the sun though. Burnt and heavily tanned skin forms a layer on the skin that doesn't exfoliate quickly enough and can lead to blocked pores.
You should see a noticeable improvement within a month.
Be strong.
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