Hormones...Geez

My hormones are absolutely out of control. I think there are many things contributing to this but I do believe this contest has a piece of the pie.

Granted, I am nearing 30 and I believe our hormones go through changes every so many years anyway. So that may be part of it.

But also, I think my body is going through so many physical changes that my hormones are out of whack. I'm not sure I completely understand the biology here, but something is going on.

So why do I give a crap? Well, mainly because I have the worst acne I have ever had in all of my life right now. I mean, it is out of control. Seems like I have a zit, it starts to go away, and here comes another one. Just when I think I'm getting it under control, like 4 will come on. It is a never ending battle. It started about 4 months ago and seems to be getting worse. I'm at my wits end and not sure what to do anymore. I've promised myself to just keep washing my face morning, night, and post workout and do everything possible to not touch it. But then I have to go to work and I'm not going to show up with pizza face, so I wear makeup to cover it up...and Texas weather sucks for wearing makeup and sweating...so I feel like I'm never going to win this battle. I'm getting a facial next week and I'm going to seek out some professional help if I have to. But basically, these hormones are really pissing me off from a vanity standpoint.

I will add that the stress levels I'm experiencing are also through the roof. I am trying to not be stressed out but it is very difficult. And because my hormones are in full swing, I think they feed off the stress levels too (or vice versa). And I'm sure the stress doesn't help the acne!!!! See what I mean about it being never ending????!!!!

So anyway, this is my rant on acne/hormones/stress. It sucks. Yesterday I burst out into tears for something kind of stupid...and I said "these damn hormones!!!"

Ugh.