I had a little hole-like scar in my forehead and I was really got into a lot of trouble because of that small imperfection in my face. I don't know. I don't understand myself. I always hide that scar by way of having a bangs and a long hair. Now, I was really into very deep emotional stress when one of my classmates noticed the scar, when she tried to fix my hair-- because she noticed that the hair style doesn't look good for me, but then I insisted not to touch my hair ('cause I know that it would be too embarrassing and obviously a kind of weird that I am hiding my scar). Anyway, it was just a small scar but I really don't have the courage to show it. Furthermore, one of the reasons why I don't want and don't have the courage to show that scar is that I feel much depression and insecurities whenever I see my face with that scar. (By the way, I think I'm a kind of a perfectionist and I really hate it... feeling like a paranoid whenever committing mistakes). Since that moment, there is something that really triggered my thought. There are a lot of fears and worries coming into my mind and I can't control it. The worse is I cannot focus on my studies. I really tried to fight my thoughts but it's really hard. I read several books, listened podcasts, read the bible, prayed hard, told my parents; but it seems that there's no really good comeback. It just got worst day by day. Another thing is that I am a known figure in our college because I am one of the top-performers in our class (nice, isn't it); but the bad thing is that I don't have a good self-esteem, self-confidence. I'm weak-- and for that I'm afraid to show the scar.

Since then, I am not able to handle my life and my daily activities normally. I felt weird and I act like a paranoid whenever communicating to my classmates and my friends. Another thing that make me really depressed is that whenever some of my classmates tried to make some jokes about me that I am acting weird. I am really acting weird because of the scar. I'm easily offended (I'm also very sensitive.)

This scar problem had really caused a lot trouble into my life. I'm still carrying that burden at the current moment. I'm very depressed and I'm afraid to socialize to the public. I'm getting weird and I don't know why. I have high aspirations in life but this problem seems to block my way. I'm thinking positive now but still can't make to show the truth. Can you help me with this problem? I really need help. By the way, I'm currently treating the scar with some of the over-the-counter stuff recommended to me by a dermatologist.

I'm from Philippines and I'm still at my 18.

I agree with Wolfie.

You're allowing a tiny imperfection tear you apart and destroy you from the inside out. It's controlling your life.

Try to talk to an adult and get some help. There's many other people out there dealing with similar issues, seek guidance in them.

You seem to be making this out worse than it is. You're odd behavior about your scar is causing you to be depressed. Just accept who you are and you won't be so unhappy. Seriously, do you notice everyone else's imperfections? Why should they notice your's? People normally don't notice stuff like that until you point it out.

Get a good concealer if it bothers you that much and remember that there are people out there with a much worse lot than your own.