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Week 7 done!

Mood swings have eased (even with PMS), and my energy lasts all day — finally!

Skin tone and texture are smoother, pores on my nose are tightening, and sebaceous filaments clear easily at night.

Breakouts are smaller and more local now — if only I’d stop picking them 😌

Only downside: my forehead feels dry and the frown line is more visible.
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Week 6 — we’re still in the game.

🧠 Mood swings and that low-energy fog are still hanging around. Honestly, the hardest part so far. Hoping it eases up in a week or two.

💋 Dryness is constant, especially lips — skip balm at night and you feel it.

💤 Fatigue's almost gone, but my sleep schedule? Totally wrecked (thanks, holidays). Gonna reset it next
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Week 5 on isotretinoin. My skin’s still dry, but I’ve mostly gotten used to it.

What surprised me most? Waves of fatigue, especially in the evenings after a long day.

Mood swings still pop up sometimes — not as intense, or maybe I’m just used to them now.

Honestly, if someone had told me the *mental* side effects would hit the hardest, I wouldn’t have
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