I can relate to a lot of that...I had bad acne for a long time, from grade school into my early 20's. The doctors kept prescribing things to dry my skin out, but it never helped. Finally I saw a doc that told me that acne can be caused by oily skin OR dry skin; he had me try a mild soap, mild toning liquid, and then a mild moisturizer instead of the stuff that is drying...and it WORKED! It turns out that my skin was too DRY, not too OILY! So maybe you could try that...I hope it helps you!

I also stay in my apartment almost all of the time; I don't have a car and the city bus freaks me out so I only go out when someone takes me to get groceries. I do have 1 "real life" friend, but she only goes out to drink, and I don't like to drink so I don't go out with her. I am going to try out a support group for women tomorrow; I'm going with my peer support specialist from a program I've just started. The problem is that even if I like it, I wouldn't have any way to get there unless she takes me; it's much too far to take a cab. I can't work; I'm on disability.

Anyhow, sorry to ramble on...I just wanted you to see that you're not alone...I struggle with a lot of the same things. Take care of yourself!! ((((Evening))))