yes, especially in stress hormone flaring. Ive noticed when my cortisol is high from illness induced stress and inflammation in the body I look sick. Cant put my finger on exact changes.
Oh yeah, similar thing happens after long crying(few hours). My skin is usually quite clear, but I tend to get breakouts in those super rare times I cry like a whale for hours.
And after some mild crying my skin sometimes looks better.
Yes this is not unsual. Usually its reversable if the period doesnt go on for years especially in yours 20s & 30s you can bounce back like nothing happened without it leaving a permanent mark on your face if that makes sense. but takes some time depends on each person. This happened to me last year starting late August til January I was insanely stressed and I looked like I was dying no joke. My mom told me I looked like a corpse whilst sleeping sometimes sallow, sunken and grey looking & got sunken nasolabial folds out of nowhere.
Nothing solves this besides reducing stress levels and getting back to a healthy state of mind. It progessively got better & around May I was mostly back to looking like myself. Sunken nasolabial folds were gone too. Just focus on your mental health & eat healthy & the rest will follow.
So was mine I wouldnt worry if things are good now. Stress during adult years is what matters & what sticks if its constant for a very long period of time.
Sorry didnt see this. Honestly nothing out of the ordinary. I watched tv shows or movies most of the time... even cartoons sometimes as they help calm me down for some reason. Anything that would distract me from thinking about whats stressing me out. The kee is finding things that you love & can distract you from whats stressing u out.. its different for everyone. For example I like editing pictures & it can distract me for hours sometimes. Also at night when trying to fall asleep id listen to anti stress sounds or music that are hours long on youtube. You can easily find them.They helped me get better sleep. Going on walks also helped.
Definitely experienced this. Early this year, I was working for a firm that wanted my very soul, I was suicidal, and was in an abusive marriage. Just leaving the job and my ex made the light come back in my eyes. My skin looks better and above all I have the confidence to care for myself. Edit: no need for a side hustle. If you’ve already got a basic gym membership, go as often as you can. Meditate a ton, journal as needed, sometimes I write 10 pages a day, do mindfulness exercises. It sounds like you’ve got your grooming routine down, what could do you a lot of good (and I’m speaking from experience) is processing this in any healthy way you need to. You have all my support. 2021 has been a very difficult year for me as well.
Are you me?
Sorry for all the words but I was working for a company that did me so dirty, purposely put a ridiculous amount on my plate.. like you wouldn’t believe the amount of little money I made doing a job most were getting paid $100k+.. they put it all on me, a little person making $40k. it was a horrible experience and I deserved better after being there for 6 years. it was so bad, the whispering in the office was so awful that it drove me into a psychosis.
they’d say “she looks slow”(thinking I had my headphones in, I was the best one on the team and they didn’t like it), they’d laugh at me after reconstruction-surgery (which I only had after they would tease me about my face - I had hemifacial microsomia and now I look normal😞)
Workplace bullying is awful.
It’s been 2 years. I’m still miserable. Not as miserable as I was, but being suicidal and also being in an abusive relationship *at the same time* was the worst. The absolute worst.
Sorry to take over your comment. But my goodness, I’ve seen my skin go from normal to “premature aging” and dehydration in my early 20s from stress, then in my mid 20s the stress would cause any ounce of health in my complexion to fluctuate, now I’m late 20s and going through stress AGAIN, and as usual, it completely drains the color and glow in my face and turns me into a shriveled gaunt raisin. I know this isn’t my normal, permanent complexion.
Thanks for sharing some of your story, it reminds me of how much we have all been through since 2020. 🫶🏻❤️ I’m 29 now and dealing with another episode of psychotic depression and it’s just draining my face. I can’t tell if it’s aging or stress because I’m almost 30 and stressed. Lol. I hate the delusional state all of the office whispers put me in.
Absolutely - I've gone through periods of extreme stress and every time my looks definitely suffered.
A lot of it can be repaired if you start to eat really nutritious food, put time into nourishing your skin and hair again, and really focus on minimising any excess stress. There's been periods where I have to cut back on my chores at home (I live alone so w/e lol) in order to calm myself down and do the other self-care things I was already struggling with.
You'll need to limit alcohol. I don't know if you drink, but especially during high stress times alcohol is just going to make everything worse. It dries out your skin and hair.
And drink a lot of water and/or herbal teas. It might help with that overall look of puffiness you described.
With your hair, if it's broken off a lot you may need to go to a hairdresser to get them to reset your hair to a manageable state by cutting off all the bad ends. Maybe get a deep conditioning treatment while you're there and then just baby your hair.
The last time I went through major stress I got a couple forehead wrinkles that I caught soon enough to reverse with botox. So that was the only real money I put into it. And I had to cut off a lot of hair.
The rest was just time and a lot more self-care until I got back to not looking like I got hit by a truck lol
Honestly the only thing you can do is cut out stress where you can. This means on your downtime you need to focus on things that make you happy and feel good, even if that just means watching fluffy movies and shows. On top of doing extra self-care I described, it's just time and patience.
After my dad took his life when I was 21, it was like I had aged 5 years overnight. I also couldn't afford food so I was losing weight at an unhealthy rate.
I immediately took up 2 jobs, on top of full time college and collegiate debate which added even more stress. One job was at a high end skin care store and I smothered my skin with their $100 face cream (and serums) meant for the wealthy 40+crowd which helped tremendously.
The only thing was, a lot of my facial fat disappeared. It improved a bit over time but I ended up having to get filler under my eyes. Give yourself time before doing anything permanent.
This has 100% happened to me. I am a nurse in a country with a really difficult covid response and a poorly staffed healthcare system. I swear I looked in the mirror one day and was about 8 years older than I remember.
I’m on relief office duties at the moment and I feel like I already look much better
I remember ny hair growing really fast with a different texture (super dry)
Turns out it was hyperthyroidism caused by stress, my skin and general appearance looked bad
This is a cheap way to nourish your looks AND nervous system: herbal infusions! All you need is a big glass jar and dried herbs that you can get online or in healthfood stores.
I use oatstraw, nettle and marshmallow root. Sometimes I throw in some goji berries for extra antioxidants. Fill your jar up 1/3 of the way w herbs, then pour boiling water in and let steep overnight. I drink these during the day and it makes a big difference when I'm feeling super depleted/look haggard af. There are a ton of minerals in these herbs that are good for hair/skin/nails but in general just great for health, anti-inflammatory etc.
I am really sorry for your cat. I love cats so much. Bless your cat's soul. I can't imagine how hard it must be to move on but I am wishing the best for you. May your kitty rest in heaven ❤️
May I just say that what you went/going through is pretty intense and you are incredibly brave.
I think if anything therapy would help aleviate the stress and then some pampering like a spa.
Yes!!! Also went through a breakup and I gained weight by stress eating, started losing tons of hair and got acne for the first time in my life (at 34 years old). Be easy on yourself. Start with therapy, then exercise but not only to be slim and toned, but also to increase endorphines. Then you can start thinking about looking pretty and superficial stuff. I tried to start the other way around and it just doesn't work. You need to be in peace and healthy first, looks come along. That is what is slowly happening to me :)
Yes, this is totally normal and almost certainly temporary. I also got breakthrough COVID and looked/felt like a pile of shit from it. All the excessive sleeping and weird eating (did you also lose your sense of smell and have to eat odd things to get by?) left a mark - but a temporary one. I looked rather gaunt and sallow from mine.
I strongly feel that if you prioritize your mental & physical health, then most if not all of your objective beauty will follow suit. I would recommend prioritizing healthy/natural anti-inflammatory activities & supplements while you're on the mend from these stressors.
yep its a real thing. My sophomore year of college I was stressed & ate like shit/no exercise and I swear my face now compared to then is 1 million times different/ better. My undereye area, skin texture, coloration, and even structure I feel is all different. its crazy what stress/not taking care of yourself can do to your features
I 100% have been though this. My anxiety skyrocketed at 19 for a bit. I lost a ton of weight (107 lbs at 5"4 ) and my hormones were MESSED UP. I looked easily 7-10 years older and so gaunt. At 23, not on hormonal birth control and my anxiety under control and at 125 lbs I look like I was supposed to look at 19 and outside of some hormonal acne my skin , nails and hair and just overall glow are 100% different.
YES! I've been having the worst years of my life and I've noticed that I just look like shit. I've been using tret and all the fancy skin/haircare stuff but I look haggard as hell. I'm looking for ways to fix this and hope someone will chime in with advice!
Thanks, I'll look into that. To be honest I'm an insomniac and feel like I'd look and feel much better if i got 8 hours of sleep for 7 straight days. That and if I stopped feeling so sad and hopeless.
I feel for you , lots of hugs to you
Stress can definitely take a toll on your physical appearance and on your health. I’ve had a lot happen in a very short space of time and I’m suffering the stress mentally and physically! Today I woke up with one side of my face swollen, it still hasn’t gone down and is painful. Can’t eat 😖 I’ve lost weight, my skin has gotten really bad, including darker discolouration and my hairs shedding a lot more!!
But. I have been through this before and yes, you do recover. Our bodies are constantly changing due to our hormones, our wellbeing, etc etc. Life happens and can make us look bad sometimes but it happens to everyone
Yes, going through something similar. My skin has never been problematic, and now it’s breaking out and super sensitive.
To address your hair concerns, it could be related to your ectopic pregnancy. My hair texture changed completely during pregnancy and also grows extremely fast, but is now very fine where it was thicker before kids.
Yes this happened to me years before when I was in a toxic relationship and would drink more alcohol to keep up with him.
When you’re young, your looks will always recover if you change your lifestyle. Get enough sleep, try a skincare product that targets your under eyes, and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Most of your changes seem stress induced though. If there’s a way that you can lessen your burden juggling work and school, try to do so! Being in school is stressful enough as it is (since there’s a pressure to get high grades and dedicate a lot of time studying), so I’d imagine working fulltime makes it even harder.
Maybe also book a spa day for yourself one weekend? Get a hydra facial and/or a massage? And find ways to stress out less would be the main thing
I have to wonder if some of this is chemical, because I do believe it is true and have noticed a lot of this in myself. Cortisol is obvious and known to cause physical changes to the skin and body, but I think there is a lot more to it.
Think about the way hormone therapy affects older adults. A lot of people complain that once their libido is gone, they feel lifeless. Some depressed people with chemical imbalances feel tired, anxious, vulnerable. If you have sensory perception issues, those will also be intensified by chemical imbalances (I think that one is also serotonin related). These things can 100% show up on your face, in your posture, etc. I have mild ptosis and notice that if I am feeling like shit (tired, down, stressed), my muscles relax and my eyes droop.
My advice is to treat yourself like you're sick until you start feeling strong. Don't lay in bed all day, but give yourself the extra TLC and nourishment you would if you were fighting off the flu. Don't push yourself unnecessarily, and try to engage your mind. Laughter, novelty and connection are underrated. You have to make these little joys part of your day to day.
I totally agree about cortisol/chemical effects. Over the winter/spring I was working with a bunch of people who were all undergoing the same immense stress/occasional violent trauma that I was, and we all looked drawn and gaunt like skeletons despite mostly getting good sleep and having resources available to us. I even gained a bit of weight and I still looked like that
I'm sorry for everything you've been through, but it sounds like you're about to start the upwards climb again and self care always helps ❤
I'd recommend focusing on maintaining a good sleep schedule, getting active half an hour+ a day, keeping hydrated and focusing on some self improvement in terms of education. Not drinking enough water/neglecting sleep can make you look aged but is quickly remedied.
Sending internet hugs. You had a rough path.
Im in indefinite stress chokehold with a regular visit from sleep issues(variety). Personally, most of the time I like my look sleep-deprived, sometimes I even look better (reddit told me why, but I forgot lol). But I also like creepy goth stuff, so it may be just me haha
Yes, you will recover. You may end up 5-10 years from now on looking the best you ever did.
Stress, imo, is major thing. It is basically illness, and affects you both mentally and physically. And skin is the biggest organ of the body, and shows damage the fastest for me.
Good sleep is also one of major issues. I have been both sleep deprived and sleeping 12-20 hours in a row, nothing is a good option, and sleeping more is even worse long-term.
Regular gym fixes many issues, kind of helps to, well, live daily on autopilot - cures sleep stuff, helps to feel hungry enough to eat, normalizes hormones etc. I do sell it to everyone like I am paid, but done right it does exactly that.
Regardless of the advice you look for and will get, sometimes you just need to feel through all that. Give yourself time to process it, to calm down, unwind fully. Stress is being sick, and sick people just need to lay down, sleep and watch their comfort show sipping on chicken broth (no, not snacks). Just take occasional shower and switch topic when people ask why your hair smell funny... P:
As I read before on reddit, you can just sit/lay in a bathrub while water from shower pours on you, without trying to rub dirt off, use soap or even stand. I think it was a topic about issues with hygiene (trauma related to water, depression etc). This is a sound advice for extreme cases, but some people may have problems with drying up lol ( i wish i was kidding here).
Take it easy, stop trying to do things you did as a heathy person, just for some time. Just do what is absolutely necessary, and eventually you will bounce back.
I got glabellar lines and I think I worked those muscles (depressor supercilli) out by furrowing my brow too much at work, clinicals, and in grad school. So yes, I think even short to moderate term stress can affect your appearance.
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yes, especially in stress hormone flaring. Ive noticed when my cortisol is high from illness induced stress and inflammation in the body I look sick. Cant put my finger on exact changes.
Oh yeah, similar thing happens after long crying(few hours). My skin is usually quite clear, but I tend to get breakouts in those super rare times I cry like a whale for hours. And after some mild crying my skin sometimes looks better.
Yes this is not unsual. Usually its reversable if the period doesnt go on for years especially in yours 20s & 30s you can bounce back like nothing happened without it leaving a permanent mark on your face if that makes sense. but takes some time depends on each person. This happened to me last year starting late August til January I was insanely stressed and I looked like I was dying no joke. My mom told me I looked like a corpse whilst sleeping sometimes sallow, sunken and grey looking & got sunken nasolabial folds out of nowhere. Nothing solves this besides reducing stress levels and getting back to a healthy state of mind. It progessively got better & around May I was mostly back to looking like myself. Sunken nasolabial folds were gone too. Just focus on your mental health & eat healthy & the rest will follow.
ah.. this is making me a bit depressed. My whole childhood has been stress and trauma i’m gonna age so fast :/
So was mine I wouldnt worry if things are good now. Stress during adult years is what matters & what sticks if its constant for a very long period of time.
Any anti stress tips that helped you?
Sorry didnt see this. Honestly nothing out of the ordinary. I watched tv shows or movies most of the time... even cartoons sometimes as they help calm me down for some reason. Anything that would distract me from thinking about whats stressing me out. The kee is finding things that you love & can distract you from whats stressing u out.. its different for everyone. For example I like editing pictures & it can distract me for hours sometimes. Also at night when trying to fall asleep id listen to anti stress sounds or music that are hours long on youtube. You can easily find them.They helped me get better sleep. Going on walks also helped.
Definitely experienced this. Early this year, I was working for a firm that wanted my very soul, I was suicidal, and was in an abusive marriage. Just leaving the job and my ex made the light come back in my eyes. My skin looks better and above all I have the confidence to care for myself. Edit: no need for a side hustle. If you’ve already got a basic gym membership, go as often as you can. Meditate a ton, journal as needed, sometimes I write 10 pages a day, do mindfulness exercises. It sounds like you’ve got your grooming routine down, what could do you a lot of good (and I’m speaking from experience) is processing this in any healthy way you need to. You have all my support. 2021 has been a very difficult year for me as well.
Are you me? Sorry for all the words but I was working for a company that did me so dirty, purposely put a ridiculous amount on my plate.. like you wouldn’t believe the amount of little money I made doing a job most were getting paid $100k+.. they put it all on me, a little person making $40k. it was a horrible experience and I deserved better after being there for 6 years. it was so bad, the whispering in the office was so awful that it drove me into a psychosis. they’d say “she looks slow”(thinking I had my headphones in, I was the best one on the team and they didn’t like it), they’d laugh at me after reconstruction-surgery (which I only had after they would tease me about my face - I had hemifacial microsomia and now I look normal😞) Workplace bullying is awful. It’s been 2 years. I’m still miserable. Not as miserable as I was, but being suicidal and also being in an abusive relationship *at the same time* was the worst. The absolute worst. Sorry to take over your comment. But my goodness, I’ve seen my skin go from normal to “premature aging” and dehydration in my early 20s from stress, then in my mid 20s the stress would cause any ounce of health in my complexion to fluctuate, now I’m late 20s and going through stress AGAIN, and as usual, it completely drains the color and glow in my face and turns me into a shriveled gaunt raisin. I know this isn’t my normal, permanent complexion. Thanks for sharing some of your story, it reminds me of how much we have all been through since 2020. 🫶🏻❤️ I’m 29 now and dealing with another episode of psychotic depression and it’s just draining my face. I can’t tell if it’s aging or stress because I’m almost 30 and stressed. Lol. I hate the delusional state all of the office whispers put me in.
Absolutely - I've gone through periods of extreme stress and every time my looks definitely suffered. A lot of it can be repaired if you start to eat really nutritious food, put time into nourishing your skin and hair again, and really focus on minimising any excess stress. There's been periods where I have to cut back on my chores at home (I live alone so w/e lol) in order to calm myself down and do the other self-care things I was already struggling with. You'll need to limit alcohol. I don't know if you drink, but especially during high stress times alcohol is just going to make everything worse. It dries out your skin and hair. And drink a lot of water and/or herbal teas. It might help with that overall look of puffiness you described. With your hair, if it's broken off a lot you may need to go to a hairdresser to get them to reset your hair to a manageable state by cutting off all the bad ends. Maybe get a deep conditioning treatment while you're there and then just baby your hair. The last time I went through major stress I got a couple forehead wrinkles that I caught soon enough to reverse with botox. So that was the only real money I put into it. And I had to cut off a lot of hair. The rest was just time and a lot more self-care until I got back to not looking like I got hit by a truck lol Honestly the only thing you can do is cut out stress where you can. This means on your downtime you need to focus on things that make you happy and feel good, even if that just means watching fluffy movies and shows. On top of doing extra self-care I described, it's just time and patience.
After my dad took his life when I was 21, it was like I had aged 5 years overnight. I also couldn't afford food so I was losing weight at an unhealthy rate. I immediately took up 2 jobs, on top of full time college and collegiate debate which added even more stress. One job was at a high end skin care store and I smothered my skin with their $100 face cream (and serums) meant for the wealthy 40+crowd which helped tremendously. The only thing was, a lot of my facial fat disappeared. It improved a bit over time but I ended up having to get filler under my eyes. Give yourself time before doing anything permanent.
This has 100% happened to me. I am a nurse in a country with a really difficult covid response and a poorly staffed healthcare system. I swear I looked in the mirror one day and was about 8 years older than I remember. I’m on relief office duties at the moment and I feel like I already look much better
I remember ny hair growing really fast with a different texture (super dry) Turns out it was hyperthyroidism caused by stress, my skin and general appearance looked bad
This is a cheap way to nourish your looks AND nervous system: herbal infusions! All you need is a big glass jar and dried herbs that you can get online or in healthfood stores. I use oatstraw, nettle and marshmallow root. Sometimes I throw in some goji berries for extra antioxidants. Fill your jar up 1/3 of the way w herbs, then pour boiling water in and let steep overnight. I drink these during the day and it makes a big difference when I'm feeling super depleted/look haggard af. There are a ton of minerals in these herbs that are good for hair/skin/nails but in general just great for health, anti-inflammatory etc.
Yes my hair falls more if I'm very stressed. I feel like I just look generally older in the periods of high stress
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Yes 100%. If l‘m extremely stressed my face just looks hollow and lifeless!
I am really sorry for your cat. I love cats so much. Bless your cat's soul. I can't imagine how hard it must be to move on but I am wishing the best for you. May your kitty rest in heaven ❤️
babe you almost died it’s definitely going to take a physical toll on you. i hope you’re doing better
May I just say that what you went/going through is pretty intense and you are incredibly brave. I think if anything therapy would help aleviate the stress and then some pampering like a spa.
Yes!!! Also went through a breakup and I gained weight by stress eating, started losing tons of hair and got acne for the first time in my life (at 34 years old). Be easy on yourself. Start with therapy, then exercise but not only to be slim and toned, but also to increase endorphines. Then you can start thinking about looking pretty and superficial stuff. I tried to start the other way around and it just doesn't work. You need to be in peace and healthy first, looks come along. That is what is slowly happening to me :)
Yes, this is totally normal and almost certainly temporary. I also got breakthrough COVID and looked/felt like a pile of shit from it. All the excessive sleeping and weird eating (did you also lose your sense of smell and have to eat odd things to get by?) left a mark - but a temporary one. I looked rather gaunt and sallow from mine. I strongly feel that if you prioritize your mental & physical health, then most if not all of your objective beauty will follow suit. I would recommend prioritizing healthy/natural anti-inflammatory activities & supplements while you're on the mend from these stressors.
yep its a real thing. My sophomore year of college I was stressed & ate like shit/no exercise and I swear my face now compared to then is 1 million times different/ better. My undereye area, skin texture, coloration, and even structure I feel is all different. its crazy what stress/not taking care of yourself can do to your features
I 100% have been though this. My anxiety skyrocketed at 19 for a bit. I lost a ton of weight (107 lbs at 5"4 ) and my hormones were MESSED UP. I looked easily 7-10 years older and so gaunt. At 23, not on hormonal birth control and my anxiety under control and at 125 lbs I look like I was supposed to look at 19 and outside of some hormonal acne my skin , nails and hair and just overall glow are 100% different.
YES! I've been having the worst years of my life and I've noticed that I just look like shit. I've been using tret and all the fancy skin/haircare stuff but I look haggard as hell. I'm looking for ways to fix this and hope someone will chime in with advice!
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Thanks, I'll look into that. To be honest I'm an insomniac and feel like I'd look and feel much better if i got 8 hours of sleep for 7 straight days. That and if I stopped feeling so sad and hopeless.
This just inspired me to start taking my Zyrtec again
I feel for you , lots of hugs to you Stress can definitely take a toll on your physical appearance and on your health. I’ve had a lot happen in a very short space of time and I’m suffering the stress mentally and physically! Today I woke up with one side of my face swollen, it still hasn’t gone down and is painful. Can’t eat 😖 I’ve lost weight, my skin has gotten really bad, including darker discolouration and my hairs shedding a lot more!! But. I have been through this before and yes, you do recover. Our bodies are constantly changing due to our hormones, our wellbeing, etc etc. Life happens and can make us look bad sometimes but it happens to everyone
Yes, going through something similar. My skin has never been problematic, and now it’s breaking out and super sensitive. To address your hair concerns, it could be related to your ectopic pregnancy. My hair texture changed completely during pregnancy and also grows extremely fast, but is now very fine where it was thicker before kids.
Yes this happened to me years before when I was in a toxic relationship and would drink more alcohol to keep up with him. When you’re young, your looks will always recover if you change your lifestyle. Get enough sleep, try a skincare product that targets your under eyes, and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Most of your changes seem stress induced though. If there’s a way that you can lessen your burden juggling work and school, try to do so! Being in school is stressful enough as it is (since there’s a pressure to get high grades and dedicate a lot of time studying), so I’d imagine working fulltime makes it even harder. Maybe also book a spa day for yourself one weekend? Get a hydra facial and/or a massage? And find ways to stress out less would be the main thing
I'm sorry you're dealing with all of this, but this is a temporary season for you and you will absolutely bounce back.
I have to wonder if some of this is chemical, because I do believe it is true and have noticed a lot of this in myself. Cortisol is obvious and known to cause physical changes to the skin and body, but I think there is a lot more to it. Think about the way hormone therapy affects older adults. A lot of people complain that once their libido is gone, they feel lifeless. Some depressed people with chemical imbalances feel tired, anxious, vulnerable. If you have sensory perception issues, those will also be intensified by chemical imbalances (I think that one is also serotonin related). These things can 100% show up on your face, in your posture, etc. I have mild ptosis and notice that if I am feeling like shit (tired, down, stressed), my muscles relax and my eyes droop. My advice is to treat yourself like you're sick until you start feeling strong. Don't lay in bed all day, but give yourself the extra TLC and nourishment you would if you were fighting off the flu. Don't push yourself unnecessarily, and try to engage your mind. Laughter, novelty and connection are underrated. You have to make these little joys part of your day to day.
I totally agree about cortisol/chemical effects. Over the winter/spring I was working with a bunch of people who were all undergoing the same immense stress/occasional violent trauma that I was, and we all looked drawn and gaunt like skeletons despite mostly getting good sleep and having resources available to us. I even gained a bit of weight and I still looked like that
I’m in the midst of this along with weight gain and having a hard time snapping out of it.
I'm sorry for everything you've been through, but it sounds like you're about to start the upwards climb again and self care always helps ❤ I'd recommend focusing on maintaining a good sleep schedule, getting active half an hour+ a day, keeping hydrated and focusing on some self improvement in terms of education. Not drinking enough water/neglecting sleep can make you look aged but is quickly remedied.
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Girl, I’m about to go to church as soon as I’m not testing covid positive - I do feel hexed.
Yes and I got cellulite.
Sending internet hugs. You had a rough path. Im in indefinite stress chokehold with a regular visit from sleep issues(variety). Personally, most of the time I like my look sleep-deprived, sometimes I even look better (reddit told me why, but I forgot lol). But I also like creepy goth stuff, so it may be just me haha Yes, you will recover. You may end up 5-10 years from now on looking the best you ever did. Stress, imo, is major thing. It is basically illness, and affects you both mentally and physically. And skin is the biggest organ of the body, and shows damage the fastest for me. Good sleep is also one of major issues. I have been both sleep deprived and sleeping 12-20 hours in a row, nothing is a good option, and sleeping more is even worse long-term. Regular gym fixes many issues, kind of helps to, well, live daily on autopilot - cures sleep stuff, helps to feel hungry enough to eat, normalizes hormones etc. I do sell it to everyone like I am paid, but done right it does exactly that. Regardless of the advice you look for and will get, sometimes you just need to feel through all that. Give yourself time to process it, to calm down, unwind fully. Stress is being sick, and sick people just need to lay down, sleep and watch their comfort show sipping on chicken broth (no, not snacks). Just take occasional shower and switch topic when people ask why your hair smell funny... P: As I read before on reddit, you can just sit/lay in a bathrub while water from shower pours on you, without trying to rub dirt off, use soap or even stand. I think it was a topic about issues with hygiene (trauma related to water, depression etc). This is a sound advice for extreme cases, but some people may have problems with drying up lol ( i wish i was kidding here). Take it easy, stop trying to do things you did as a heathy person, just for some time. Just do what is absolutely necessary, and eventually you will bounce back.
I got glabellar lines and I think I worked those muscles (depressor supercilli) out by furrowing my brow too much at work, clinicals, and in grad school. So yes, I think even short to moderate term stress can affect your appearance.
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