I can see your devil horns from here

May 02, 2006 23:40

Ok so what is my problem??

I just did a big project about Skin Cancer and the horrible affects of the tanning bed. When you tan 1 session in the tanning bed you up you chances for melanoma by 55%. Skin cancer is increasing dramatically in teens and young adults especially women.

And I read all this stuff which basically tells me I am about 95% for sure to get skin cancer at the rate I am going. I cannot remember the last time I put on sunscreen. I actually kind of detest it. Why do I read all this stuff that is killing me, but I continue to do it. Probably the same reasons people smoke, and drink,and do drugs. My mom says I need to heed the advice.

I'll tell you why I do it. Insecurity. The only way I ever feel pretty is if I am tan. SO superficial, I know. But I feel ugly, and horrible about myself in clothes and when I look at myself without a tan.

It has also been proven that when you tan your body releases "happy" hormones, and you can get addicted to the feeling you get when tanning. And I pretty much KNOW I am addicted.

What a life I am a 19 year old addict. fuck yes. ----
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