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Embarrassed To Get Help.

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭

So actually I have not be officially diagnosed, but I believe I’ve been struggling with this since puberty. However I’m embarrassed to see a doctor because the HS is on my buttocks. How do I get over the embarrassment to seek help? This has been a deep source of shame and embarrassment my whole life

August 28
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A myHSteam Member

Jenni I have been in the exact same place where you are now. The embarrassment is something that until you go and get it over with, you wont feel the “that wasn’t as bad as I made it out to be” feeling.
Look girl, it SUCKA but it SUCKA more to be in silence and you will feel better just letting a doctor in on your battle. The antibiotics you need are CRUCIAL. How can I help you get to that doctor?

August 29
A myHSteam Member

I'm pretty sure just about everyone on here feels the same way you do. First of all you got to realize that this ain't your fault. It's not due to poor hygiene. I just tell myself mine is due to bad family genes. Along with H.S. I have psoriasis as well and am on dialysis and I've had open heart surgery. A lot of reasons for people in the medical field to be dealing with my body and boy did I feel ashamed. But you know what, these doctors and other medical personnel I'm sure have seen and dealt with it all. I hope and pray you conquer you shameful feelings and get it checked out by a doctor. You are NOT ALONE in your feelings. We are here for you! Give us an update after your doctors visit! GOD bless!

August 28
A myHSteam Member

Sucks not sucka* sorry

August 29

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