Teenagers are an emotionally volatile enigma. They can veer from ecstacy to agony in a matter of seconds.
The teen ego is very vulnerable and as we all know teenagers have the ability to be incredibly cruel. Psychological 'abuse' and 'intimidation' accounts for more bullying among teens than physical bullying, and in most cases has far more severe and long-lasting results.
While almost anything can upset a teenager (leaving both parents and boyfriends/girlfriends both baffled and confused), in general for almost all teens, their self-esteem is either boosted or depressed by what they perceive to be their level of physical attraction.
In many cases the teen's own self-image is influenced and even dictated by the media and/or by their peers - the resultant warped view of the physical self can have a detrimental effect on the teens self-esteem and confidence.
However, it is a fact that 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 develop some form of acne. Having a severe, or even a mild case of acne can be socially crippling for a teen. Even getting a single pimple can send some teens into hiding for days at a time.
Despite acne being relatively common in its mild form, teenagers tend to particularly cruel to and about those with 'bad' skin. And as most teens are searching for their physical ideal of perfection in their romantic liasons, even a small blemish has the ability to end a date before it has even begun. Both teen sexes have this propensity for physically shallow approval or rejection of their potential (most likely temporary) partner.
If you suffer from acne or pimples, either see your doctor about prescription medications which can help, or go online to www.naturallyguaranteed.com/acne.html and read more about acne causes, symptoms and acne treatment alternatives.
It is important for you to realise as well that this focus on physical perfection does not last into adulthood unless you are dealing with a particularly shallow individual. Most mature adults prefer a partner they can love and trust and with whom they can laugh, cry and be themselves. Marriages that survive are based on friendship and mutual consideration and respect, not lust. And while it is true that most people appreciate beauty in others, very few will sacrifice long term happiness and friendship in order to have a partner who is simply physically perfect. In reality, no one is physically perfect, though some may think they are.
Remember that physical beauty fades, both in the eye of the beholder with time, and in reality with age. While it may seem very important right now, don't let what you perceive as a physical imperfection prevent you from doing and being you - the you inside - the real you.
One last point in case you were wondering... Acne is NOT caused by dirt. To read more about the causes of acne, and possible acne treatments, visit www.naturallyguaranteed.com/acne.html |
