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The Disruption of My Hormones
Two years ago, Ariel was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that involves the disruption of her hormones. Every month for just over two years now, she experienced severe hives, dizziness and a fever with my monthly cycle. This has caused great disruption in her life both personally and professionally but it hasn't been the main cause of her depression. With this hormone imbalance has come the horrible discoloration ofMy face, often termed melasma. What used to be a thick dark patch on my forehead has now also spread into a mustache and blotchy cheeks. I no longer date. I haven't had a boyfriend for even one day a week and over a year. When I do get dressed up