It's well-known that there is a link between your physical body and mental state. There are numerous stories about people having physical ailments due to psychology problems.
Studies and anecdotal stories have also found a link between a person's state of mind and their acne. The more stress they have, the more chance they get acne. Obviously this is dependent on the person but generally, people that are more susceptible to acne will see this link.
Personally, the worst acne I had was when I was stressed. Ironically, getting acne made me stressed even more and then this extra stress made my acne worse. This awful cycle can then be very hard to break out of.
Scientifically, experts can't explain exactly how stress causes cystic acne. However, they believe that stress no longer inhibits the cells that produce sebum. In other words, there is nothing to control sebum production when you are stressed. This then means that your pores get clogged. Acne bacteria then moves in and feeds off the sebum. When bacteria multiplies and attacks the body, a response is triggered which causes the acne.
In this situation, it therefore makes sense to relieve your stress in some way. Here are some things you can try.
Meditating - this is a great way to relax your body and mind
Exercise - this produces endorphins which makes you happy
Sex - this makes you feel good
Socialising - going out and meeting people is a fun way to relax
Play games - either sports or computer games
Laughter - watch a funny tv show or go to a comedy club
Try to avoid being alone with just your thoughts when you are stressed. Being around people automatically puts you in a better mood. If you can't be with people, do something to keep your mind and body busy.
Hopefully by following these tips, your cystic acne would get better. Your mind is fragile but powerful enough to affect you physically. So ensure any cystic acne treatment also involves relieving stress.
Studies and anecdotal stories have also found a link between a person's state of mind and their acne. The more stress they have, the more chance they get acne. Obviously this is dependent on the person but generally, people that are more susceptible to acne will see this link.
Personally, the worst acne I had was when I was stressed. Ironically, getting acne made me stressed even more and then this extra stress made my acne worse. This awful cycle can then be very hard to break out of.
Scientifically, experts can't explain exactly how stress causes cystic acne. However, they believe that stress no longer inhibits the cells that produce sebum. In other words, there is nothing to control sebum production when you are stressed. This then means that your pores get clogged. Acne bacteria then moves in and feeds off the sebum. When bacteria multiplies and attacks the body, a response is triggered which causes the acne.
In this situation, it therefore makes sense to relieve your stress in some way. Here are some things you can try.
Meditating - this is a great way to relax your body and mind
Exercise - this produces endorphins which makes you happy
Sex - this makes you feel good
Socialising - going out and meeting people is a fun way to relax
Play games - either sports or computer games
Laughter - watch a funny tv show or go to a comedy club
Try to avoid being alone with just your thoughts when you are stressed. Being around people automatically puts you in a better mood. If you can't be with people, do something to keep your mind and body busy.
Hopefully by following these tips, your cystic acne would get better. Your mind is fragile but powerful enough to affect you physically. So ensure any cystic acne treatment also involves relieving stress.
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