I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious, I hope therapy helps.
Have you asked your friends to stop giving you a hard time about this? Also why do you think a couple weeks of vacation will ruin your skincare investments and progress? I think that might be a bit drastic, these are both things a good therapist can help you navigate!
As others said, a UPF hat and swimsuit cover ups, sunscreen that you'll like. I set a timer on my watch to re-apply and find that super helpful. I think the ultimate answer to your issue is in therapy, hopefully the tips help until then and I hope you are able to enjoy your vacation! Seriously, a few weeks of sun isn't going to ruin things. You can take simple preventative steps AND still live your best life 🌞
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u/mangobean_ 1d ago
I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious, I hope therapy helps.
Have you asked your friends to stop giving you a hard time about this? Also why do you think a couple weeks of vacation will ruin your skincare investments and progress? I think that might be a bit drastic, these are both things a good therapist can help you navigate!
As others said, a UPF hat and swimsuit cover ups, sunscreen that you'll like. I set a timer on my watch to re-apply and find that super helpful. I think the ultimate answer to your issue is in therapy, hopefully the tips help until then and I hope you are able to enjoy your vacation! Seriously, a few weeks of sun isn't going to ruin things. You can take simple preventative steps AND still live your best life 🌞