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.
Likewise, research has also discovered a direct link between a person's state of mind and their pimples from acne. The higher the anxiety they have, the greater chance these people will get cystic acne. Obviously this is dependent on the person, but in general, individuals who are more prone to acne will quickly see this connection.
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 cases like this, it makes sense to help reduce your stress levels in some way. The following are some things you can try out.
Meditating - this is a great way to relax your body and mind
Exercise - this produces endorphins which makes you happy
Sexual intercourse - this makes you feel great obviously!
Social gatherings - venturing out and interacting with friends is often a fun way to de-stress
Activities - do something you like such as playing games, reading, listening to music
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.
Following these tips on stress relief may help in your cystic acne breakouts. The state of your mind is a powerful thing that has full control of your body so if you do suffer from breakouts regardless of whether it is caused by stress, ensure any bad thoughts about your acne is treated as part of any cystic acne treatment.
Likewise, research has also discovered a direct link between a person's state of mind and their pimples from acne. The higher the anxiety they have, the greater chance these people will get cystic acne. Obviously this is dependent on the person, but in general, individuals who are more prone to acne will quickly see this connection.
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 cases like this, it makes sense to help reduce your stress levels in some way. The following are some things you can try out.
Meditating - this is a great way to relax your body and mind
Exercise - this produces endorphins which makes you happy
Sexual intercourse - this makes you feel great obviously!
Social gatherings - venturing out and interacting with friends is often a fun way to de-stress
Activities - do something you like such as playing games, reading, listening to music
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.
Following these tips on stress relief may help in your cystic acne breakouts. The state of your mind is a powerful thing that has full control of your body so if you do suffer from breakouts regardless of whether it is caused by stress, ensure any bad thoughts about your acne is treated as part of any cystic acne treatment.
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Understanding Stress And Acne