acknowledge your full potential and
capability. Taking appropriate action
to respect yourself, while understand-
ing your worth, leads to happiness
and an overall better attitude. Because
the mind is a powerful tool and our
thoughts undeniably affect our words
and actions, fighting the emotional
scars of acne can be difficult, but can
start by simply changing the way you
think about it.
n Seek
treatment and
know your options
To help patients build positive self-
esteem and address the emotional im-
pact associated with acne scarring, below
are some tips taken from the National
Association for Self-Esteem:
n Acknowledge
your potential
and value who you are
In order to inspire self-confidence and
create a healthier self-image, you need
to first respect and value yourself and
The burden of acne scars is significant
and can sometimes seem impossible
to overcome, but know that you have
options. Consult with a dermatologist
and get educated on available treat-
ments, while also seeking an overall
healthier lifestyle. Living a healthy
life, combined with the right treat-
ments, are steps in the right direction
for achieving the face of confidence
you’ve always wanted.
n Consider
therapy
Psychotherapy can make a critical
impact in helping a patient cope with,
and feel positive about, a difficult situ-
ation. Alleviating psychological distress
through talking with a qualified physi-
cian may assist with how you view the
negative aspects of your acne scars.
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