Stretch Marks!!

[Kojiro]

Okay, I just have to post because it PISSES ME OFF when someone says something as stupid as "stretch marks make me suicidal". GET OVER IT! I am 23 and I have had horrible stretch marks (bum, thighs, calves, arms, breasts, sides of stomach) since I was 11. I literally am pretty much covered in them and I have been for a long time. Of course I hate them but I could have a lot bigger problems.

Stretch marks make you suicidal? SERIOUSLY? That is probably one of the most retarded things I have ever heard. Look at what is happening around the world and think about what kind of problems people have. Im not making light of the feelings associated with stretch marks, because trust me, I know how hard and discouraging it can be. But there is more to life than worrying about your skin. I suggest you get started on a routine to improve them and dont ever say anything that stupid again!

Yes! I'm glad someone else sees things the way I do. Stretch marks suck and in the past I've definitely had some depression issues over it. But to act like its the worst thing possible is arrogant. There are kids dying from cancer, others getting raped and forced at gun point into armies. There is no way in hell I'd trade my stretch marks for these conditions. You are an enormous player in deciding what effects stretch marks have on your life. There are plenty of people with them that are happy, feel attractive, etc. It all comes down to what you make of it.

[Guest]

Okay, I just have to post because it PISSES ME OFF when someone says something as stupid as "stretch marks make me suicidal". GET OVER IT! I am 23 and I have had horrible stretch marks (bum, thighs, calves, arms, breasts, sides of stomach) since I was 11. I literally am pretty much covered in them and I have been for a long time. Of course I hate them but I could have a lot bigger problems.

Stretch marks make you suicidal? SERIOUSLY? That is probably one of the most retarded things I have ever heard. Look at what is happening around the world and think about what kind of problems people have. Im not making light of the feelings associated with stretch marks, because trust me, I know how hard and discouraging it can be. But there is more to life than worrying about your skin. I suggest you get started on a routine to improve them and dont ever say anything that stupid again!

Yes! I'm glad someone else sees things the way I do. Stretch marks suck and in the past I've definitely had some depression issues over it. But to act like its the worst thing possible is arrogant. There are kids dying from cancer, others getting raped and forced at gun point into armies. There is no way in hell I'd trade my stretch marks for these conditions. You are an enormous player in deciding what effects stretch marks have on your life. There are plenty of people with them that are happy, feel attractive, etc. It all comes down to what you make of it.

I think the problem is that stretch marks, if you have a really prolific amount, are an extremely embarrassing problem. They are simply not socially acceptable, hence why everyone on here wants to remain . and why very few people are willing to post any pictures of their marks.

If public attitudes changed, the degree of effect that they had on peoples lives would also change. But I do agree, there are obviously lots of things far more dreadful than these.



J

[Guest]

I meant to type: They are simply not socially acceptable, hence why everyone on here wants to remain .. Sad but true.

J

[Guest]

Having been through severe depression and anxiety and still being treated for it, I can say that, for me, stretch marks were one of the base problems that lead to MORE issues. Because of my stretch marks, I began fearing social situations when I was still young. I would worry that somehow, some of my marks would be exposed, or other times people would ask why I cover up all the time. It interfered enormously with my education because I would not go to school because of my depression and anxiety over social situations with another eventual diagnosis of school phobia. Because I had become socially awkward I suffered more at the hands of others insulting me. I also had issues with alcohol and marijuana while still a teenager and stretch marks DID contribute to all this. I am another of those people who is just covered in them. I completely understand that there are much, much worse things that happen to people all over the world. However, when you have a chemical imbalance in your brain and you cannot help feeling the way you do, it is not just as simple as 'getting over it' and people telling you to do so in a harsh manner does not always help and can leave you feeling guilty about the way you are already feeling. I am not trying to start an argument, I do agree that things could be much worse than stretch marks. It is just another viewpoint, maybe just to not be so harsh.

[johnny9]

Having been through severe depression and anxiety and still being treated for it, I can say that, for me, stretch marks were one of the base problems that lead to MORE issues. Because of my stretch marks, I began fearing social situations when I was still young. I would worry that somehow, some of my marks would be exposed, or other times people would ask why I cover up all the time. It interfered enormously with my education because I would not go to school because of my depression and anxiety over social situations with another eventual diagnosis of school phobia. Because I had become socially awkward I suffered more at the hands of others insulting me. I also had issues with alcohol and marijuana while still a teenager and stretch marks DID contribute to all this. I am another of those people who is just covered in them. I completely understand that there are much, much worse things that happen to people all over the world. However, when you have a chemical imbalance in your brain and you cannot help feeling the way you do, it is not just as simple as 'getting over it' and people telling you to do so in a harsh manner does not always help and can leave you feeling guilty about the way you are already feeling. I am not trying to start an argument, I do agree that things could be much worse than stretch marks. It is just another viewpoint, maybe just to not be so harsh.

100% agree. Theres ways to tell people things. You've got to understand that the feeling of depression and suicide arent just things people can get over its down to a chemical imbalance as stated above. Its not necessarily down to them being "retarded" its how their body reacts to certain situations, and for them to read some of the things previously posted really isnt going to help at all.

[LisaCapKeynes1977]

I tried beauty-tek at www.meditechclinics.co.uk and it does work its not like other treatments as they are only superficial and only last a couple of weeks, but with beauty tek I have kept my results but you do have to maintain a healthy lifestyle after treatments,,, I think its a bit stupid and arrogant to say that something is BS when you dont really understand, just do some reading, and you might learn why other treatments dont really work and why beautytek does,,, I had 12 treatmens on my stomach to reduce cellulite and fat,, and even after 1 treatment i lost inches and my skin was really tightned up and the other effect it had was that my breast were given an instant uplift aswell..


I advise anyone to try it, it really is something that is not understood, but something that cosmetic beauty industry dont want you to know about...

[RandomWords]

Okay, I just have to post because it PISSES ME OFF when someone says something as stupid as "stretch marks make me suicidal". GET OVER IT! I am 23 and I have had horrible stretch marks (bum, thighs, calves, arms, breasts, sides of stomach) since I was 11. I literally am pretty much covered in them and I have been for a long time. Of course I hate them but I could have a lot bigger problems.

Stretch marks make you suicidal? SERIOUSLY? That is probably one of the most retarded things I have ever heard. Look at what is happening around the world and think about what kind of problems people have. Im not making light of the feelings associated with stretch marks, because trust me, I know how hard and discouraging it can be. But there is more to life than worrying about your skin. I suggest you get started on a routine to improve them and dont ever say anything that stupid again!

I think that the above is a particularly unhelpful and unsympathetic response. I'm glad for you that your stretch marks have a relatively limited effect on your emotional state. It doesn't have the same effect on everybody else's. Everybody is different and certain kinds of things will be more disturbing to any given person than others. What exactly do you hope to achieve by calling this person's view 'retarded'? Such name-calling is both immature and utterly unproductive. I can't help thinking that you're so aggressive because you're battling with a similarly depressive outlook yourself? It's still inexcusable.

As for the 'evils of the world' line of thought, if any of us really meditated on the crap that does indeed go on in the world, then we'd all have been swinging from trees a long time ago. We're all to some extent lost in our own little worlds, and it might be nice if people like yourself could be more tolerant of where others are weaker than you, just as, I'm sure, those around you have to tolerate your own weakenesses (e.g. belligerence and lack of sympathy)

[hatestretchmarks11]

This is in response to those members here that say "get over it." It is not as easy as you would think and I have been at both sides of the spectrum before.

Now, the poster has just said that he or she is suicidal. Telling him or her to never say anything stupid again won't help matters. In fact, it may very well make things worse. I know you meant well but come on people, there are far better ways to get your message across WHILE STILL keeping the other person's state of mind...in mind. I think some people here just need to learn some effective ways of communication, seriously.

I am glad there are still some sympathetic people out there. Just had to post.

[Guest]

If anyone is feeling suicidal over their marks, please just speak to someone, a friend, your doctor. Please start a routine too because it will empower you to feel you are doing something about them, try to focus on that as much as you can.

And remember, there may be a cure just around the corner so there is always always hope.

Never just give up.

J

[hatestretchmarks11]

Okay, I just have to post because it PISSES ME OFF when someone says something as stupid as "stretch marks make me suicidal". GET OVER IT! I am 23 and I have had horrible stretch marks (bum, thighs, calves, arms, breasts, sides of stomach) since I was 11. I literally am pretty much covered in them and I have been for a long time. Of course I hate them but I could have a lot bigger problems.

Stretch marks make you suicidal? SERIOUSLY? That is probably one of the most retarded things I have ever heard. Look at what is happening around the world and think about what kind of problems people have. Im not making light of the feelings associated with stretch marks, because trust me, I know how hard and discouraging it can be. But there is more to life than worrying about your skin. I suggest you get started on a routine to improve them and dont ever say anything that stupid again!

I think that the above is a particularly unhelpful and unsympathetic response. I'm glad for you that your stretch marks have a relatively limited effect on your emotional state. It doesn't have the same effect on everybody else's. Everybody is different and certain kinds of things will be more disturbing to any given person than others. What exactly do you hope to achieve by calling this person's view 'retarded'? Such name-calling is both immature and utterly unproductive. I can't help thinking that you're so aggressive because you're battling with a similarly depressive outlook yourself? It's still inexcusable.

As for the 'evils of the world' line of thought, if any of us really meditated on the crap that does indeed go on in the world, then we'd all have been swinging from trees a long time ago. We're all to some extent lost in our own little worlds, and it might be nice if people like yourself could be more tolerant of where others are weaker than you, just as, I'm sure, those around you have to tolerate your own weakenesses (e.g. belligerence and lack of sympathy)

Very, very well said!! You took the words right out of my mouth!!!

And I totally agree on the "evils of the world" line of thought. If we were all there, people in general wouldn't make my stomach turn lol What with their selfishness, egos, "I am better than you" and typical rude behavior...and such. Life would be a better place and many things would not exist including this forum!

Ok, not starting to start a fight but people who go through crap and/or feel like crap, and other people saying, "look at the starving children in Africa!!!" always makes me mad. Then do us all, and the African children, a favor and gooo to Africa.

Now feeling suicidal is not a good thing and I am not condoning or making light of the original poster's situation. I still think that he or she should def. seek help for that. There are some people who lie about being suicidal to garner attention and whatnot, but there are others who really need to seek medical attention and are crying out for help. I hope to never hear retarded stuff from people who supposedly care of other's wellbeing aside from their own again.

[cr]

If anyone is feeling suicidal over their marks, please just speak to someone, a friend, your doctor. Please start a routine too because it will empower you to feel you are doing something about them, try to focus on that as much as you can.

And remember, there may be a cure just around the corner so there is always always hope.

Never just give up.

J

Yes, definitely starting a routine will empower you and the situation, as J said. I have spent many years feeling so sad over my stretch marks, but now that I have an established routine, I feel like I have control over something that took my control away from me. Not only do I psychologically feel like I have more power in my life with my stretch mark routine, I also see major improvement in my stretch marks, and skin all together. If you do not already have a routine, this forum has many helpful suggestions to pick and choose from. I wish you all the best, and with perserverance you CAN eliminate your stretch marks! Take care!
CR

[Guest]

ok two things,
i didnt read the post about someone feeling suicidal over it, but I can def understand. I have REALLY bad stretch marks, like ones that you dont usually see unless on pregnant women on my fore-arms. I have been denied jobs before because I couldnt wear the uniforms that went with them. I remember one perspective employer (a man) said "Jesus thats disgusting" when I showed him. So honey, until you've been there, I really dont think you have a right to comment. My stretch marks dont make me suicidal but if they did, I'd have DAMN good reason for it.
2nd thing. to the person who posted about beauty-tek, you are obviously a scammer and not even a very smart one, for someone who is trying to push a problem your english is questionable and your argument makes absolutely no sense.

[Mai]

hi all,
I am the one currently engaged in the carboxy therapy fiasco. I am due to have my 6th treatment in about a week. I will let you know how it works out (or most likely, does not).
I second the above post, I too have bad stretch marks and I really don't think its fair for you to judge how they make people feel. Also, btw, I am currently awaiting clearence to volunteer in the cyclone aftermath in Burma, and yes, my stretch marks still really bother me. So people can be depressed and still worry about their stretch marks while also worrying and actually doing something about (what are you doing btw) what is happening in the world.
and yeah, what is up with the beauty-tek poster? wierd.
Randomwords, you wrote a beautiful post and I commend you for being able to be as nice and as polite as I was not.

[lexy]

I have been looking at the posts for months so I decided to post that I will be taking the 28 day supplements. I can post pics so you can all determine whether or not they work. I am only hoping my marks will fade, since I have had them for 18 years (since 16 yrs old) and they are exactly the same purplish color they were when they first appeared. I wish you all luck in your routines. I have a trip to Honduras this summer so I know what you all feel. Also, you only get one life. Might as well wear whatever you want to wear (as long as it's in good taste) and not worry too much about marks showing. If most people have stretch marks, what could they possibly say to you?

[ace243]

i feel the same way, it sucks having stretchmarks & depression.because its not so easy to just get over. it hurts a lot,it makes me so jealous it ruins my life. i have a boyfriend & all i do is argue with him cause of my jealously, i feel that it would turn him on more to see a girl wearing a half shirt then me naked. i have them on my breasts,thighs,hips,stomach,back, but my stomach bothers me the most. if i didnt have the depression 2 it might be ok for me. and the comercials, movies, advertisements (like on the right of this page) & summer all you have to do is walk outside to see half shirts,bikinis ect. this world is all about looks, & sex. if i got rid of my stretchmarks i probley wouldnt wear half shirts & bikinis because i wouldnt want to hurt anyone who had them,but i would feel happy that i could if i wanted to & that i could wear a bikini for my boyfriend & not cry because i felt ugly.

enough venting lol, Everyone keep up the good work & keep trying, one of is bound to find something,, as soon as i get some $ saved im going to try the roller & creams, & ill let you know how that turns out.