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I'm on it, but I'm really bad at being compliant when the weather turns warmer because I'm one of the lucky assholes that has a massive problem with it and lettuces and in the summer, I like salads. Giant, meal-type salads. 

I have hypermobility syndrome (EDS variant) as well, so the inflammation basically plays merry hell with my major joints. I've been back swimming (which I have been LOVING) and I've just been cleared to lift again, but I've had a cold so that's been delayed :/

My acne is pretty minor, but the cystic crap during the high hormone times of my cycle are a pain in the ass. Gentle cleanser (Cerave), exfoliant (Cure Aqua Gel), and just trying not to touch/poke at it. But it still happens. I found out from /r/skincareaddiction about using the blister bandages (collodial? something like that - the ones that get squishy) to help them heal and relieve the pressure if the acne does become open. I've heard good things about AHA for cystic acne, but I have such sensitive skin that I'm a little hesitant.

The biggest thing that's helped me with the acne, though, has to be just eating less salt and processed stuff when it's likely to pop up, as it were. 

And I wish it were a nice excuse. I'm unfortunately "good" with the neighbourhood kids (because I leave when I've had enough) so I get a lot of well-meaning "but you can adopt!" "IVF on NHS!" "Surrogacy in Eastern Europe!" Thankfully, my in-laws have grandchildren, as do my parents, and they've accepted that it's not going to happen here.

I haven't had a cyst rupture in nearly six years, so I'm happy for that at least. 
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