chronic insomnia ruined my skin and my life, how can i undo it?

[an0therchance]

I had a 3 month long stretch of *severe* insomnia when I was 16. My skin and my face took on a very sickly/anemic/ugly/unsavory look that everyone from my girlfriend to my grandparents could agree was a major change for the worse (my girlfriend dumped me quick). My life's been really bad since this happened. It's been over 10 years now and I never regained my former good looks. I've read somewhere that a similar thing occurs to meth addicts. I'm not a meth addict, but it was from the story about meth addiction that I learned that prolonged chronic insomnia can have an effect on the skin.

My question is, is there now or will there be any time in the near future  a way to undo or repair some of the skin damage that occurred?

I should also note that I was struggling with anorexia during this period as well, which might be similar to the malnourishment meth addicts experience.

Just to clarify a few things, I am not a meth addict, I no longer struggle with anorexia, and I have been at or above a healthy weight always for the last 10 years. I've also had no problems with insomnia for 10 years (thanks to medication).

[an0therchance]

anyone at all?

[an0therchance]

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound hostile.

[an0therchance]

It didn't change "over the years", it changed very rapidly over the course of less than 3 months. Also, as I said, I haven't had problems with insomnia for over a decade.

Thanks very much for your reply, but did you actually read most of my post?

[allmymarbles]

Biosil and biotin are excellent for skin, hair, and nails. You should consider that one's looks can change over the years, having nothing to do with illness - simply maturity. As for your girlfriend dumping you because you were no longer handsome, I should not consider that a loss on your part.

I do sympathize with your problems with insomnia. I am a long sufferer and it takes the joy out of life.