anybody try Proactive

Oh, I really like Proactive. nm [2008-05-07]
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I'm glad you reminded me of Proactive. I'll never buy that again, either. [2008-05-07]
It did absolutely nothing for my son's acne. The only thing that actually did help was a very good dermatologist, and she had nothing nice to say about Proactiv. It's overpriced and just doesn't work for most people who use it.

Proactive [2008-05-06]
Doesn't work like they said on TV, not by a long shot. Not to mention I was dumb enough to buy it while out of town at a mall kiosk who SAID i could return after 30 days no questions asked even in my out of state residence...well when 30 days was up I found out you have to return it at the place you purchased it so $80 down the tubes. I bet I could have received a very nice facial/spa day for that price!

some may prefer to be more proactive. [2008-04-02]
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I know if SHE doesnt get proactive and take charge [2007-12-30]
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Proactive [2007-09-29]
Love it.

proactive [2007-09-27]
I Clean Clear cooling toner with glycolic acid. I use it at night after I cleanse. It

anybody try Proactive? [2007-09-26]
wanted more opinions before I shell out for it. TIA

Your choices are to either be proactive and do something... [2007-07-30]
positive about your situation, which IMHO is to leave this mess or continue to live this sorry life and whine about it..in that case you are not a victim but an enabler and a contributor.Would you want your daughter to live like this? Would you want your son to treat his wife like this?

I am all for being proactive... [2007-02-03]
My 3 kids have had their immunizations from the time they were little and they are now 19, 17 and 14. But most of the vaccines they got when they were small in the 80s and 90s had been around a long time and the doctors were familiar with side effects. Until they know for certain what effects Gardasil has, it

So maybe it wasn't [2008-09-03]
LOL Glad I asked. Something about putting dandruff shampoo on the face didn't seem right. I am almost 30 and have had it since about 14. I took accutane and had great skin for about 10 years, now its slowly creeping. I'm preggers so not sure if its the hormones contributing or not but I don't want to take accutane again. I have tried proactive and just about everything out there and nothing helped except the accutane. I'll give this a shot. I have seen the Apricot Scrub in wal-mart but have never tried it. Oh, if you have one or two problem spots that you want to get rid of quickly, Clean and Clear Persa Gel works great. If I know I have a special event coming up I will use that daily for the week or 2 prior and it helps a lot. It clears up any problem within 2 days but within the first day the redness is completely gone.

UPDATE ON HURRICANE GUSTAV [2008-08-30]
Just updated to a Cat 4 Storm near Cuba. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who will be affected by this storm. I hope everyone gets out safely and we definitely SHOULD NOT have a Katrina repeat. So far, it look likes officals are being Proactive and not Reactive as stated by FOX NEWS.

You never ever put anything in writing [2008-01-14]
that you would not want others to see. Now with the children being totally out of control, the school is probably being proactive in the discipline of this child- she surely is not being taught much from her home. I think the school probably is doing the right thing, maybe the child will not be so apt to post bad remarks about the next person.

I just wanted to say I feel bad for you. [2007-12-30]
I cant really judge what is going on b/c all situations are different, but the ladies below have given good advice and I think you should get important papers together and in a safe deposit box and open your own account. It cant hurt and you will feel empowered by being proactive instead of reactive. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. Do what is best for you and your kids, not just what is easiest and makes the least waves. I did that for years and it only escalated. Hugs.

Why don't you appreciate the fact that he cooks??? [2007-12-30]
I mean, seriously. You said, he messed up my good cake pain? What the he**? My husband doesn't even know here our dam cake pan is. Quit complaining, pull your big girl panties up and either leave or stand up for yourself! Sitting in another room crying? Don't give him that much power. He sounds just as mad as you are. I bet it's not all his fault. I've been married a long time. When one person acts like that they are mad at the other person. Talk to him. Don't whine and complain. Be proactive and leave if it's that bad, although he rented a room to be with you so it can't be that bad.

Your begging for sex is not a good idea! [2007-12-18]
What you have found and what you think might be true. If you care about yourself, it would be more than wise NOT to have any relations. He could be HIV+ without any outward signs and then could pass on to you. Pretending does you no good at all. You need to be proactive, don’t stick your head in the sand. If he is gay, then at least you would know. I would never knowingly have intimate relations with someone that I thought possibly could be gay or even bisexual for that matter. Too many good guys out there, don’t be begging!

Ummm YES!!! [2007-11-30]
I am a nursing student. I never said not contagious, they don't cause any health problems, just a NUISANCE, never denied that fact. I tried to merely focus on the fact that perhaps the ongoing problem needs to be dealt with, if the school nurse won't make a home visit, perhaps a parent should LOVINGLY, not confrontationally offer to help. You can always call the mom and ask her to meet somewhere for lunch or a cup of coffee (on you of course) and then say, I understand you're having some problems with ridding your house of a little pest - no need to be more specific. Tell her you know how overwhelming it is to get rid of this and how much hard work is involved and let her know your willing to help her out to make it easier. Good communication in a nonjudgmental way works wonders. People need to be proactive and less judgmental - thus why I am changing from MT to nursing, to many MTs (not saying you do or anyone else here, just in general)see things only one-sided and don't look at the whole picture.

I got mine of good 'ol E-Bay...cheaper that way! [2007-11-14]
I didn I first tried a sampler size pack from QVC a few years ago, fell in love, and then bought full-size from E-Bay. I do the same with Proactive cleanser...I will never buy direct from those companies that insist on hooking people into some sort of program. Crooks I tell ya!

Okay ladies, here's how...are you [2007-10-29]
educated at all? Do you have a job? If you live in a community property state you are entitled to half of the household. If you have children you will more than likely get child support, sometimes alimony. You may have to pare down your lifestyle a bit, but what is more important, material things or being healthy and happy emotionally? I got out of a horrible, abusive marriage that I guarantee would rival any of your experieneces. If you don't have any family how about friends, church members, etc., who can help you along. Save some money, put it aside. Either do something proactive, get some counseling or get rid of him. Also, have any of you thought that maybe you may be partially to blame for how you are treated by the man in your life? It works both ways, men aren't always the B@#$ards in the relationship.

Worked there. I can answer this. [2007-10-10]
Worked at clinic. Some employees better than others at following thru. Some times super busy, i.e., emergencies, overload on phone calls, dr. needs this, do that, come here, etc. There are many reasons for delays. As far as Dr. not listening, what is surprising about that. Try to get Dr. to repeat back to you what he :THINKs you said. You might have asked, Can you tell me again what this medicine is expected to do? Drs would sure like us to believe they are a couple of levels above us lowly mortals, but as MTs we all know they are only human. And some humans are better, smarter, more patient, better listeners, etc than other human. You need to be proactive and take charge of your issues.

SEVERE acne while on it [2007-09-28]
Years later and I'm still left with scars on my face, chest, back, and arms from the horrible acne I had with Depo. I also gained around 50 pounds on it! I'm on Yaz now and it works wonderfully. I also started using Proactive a couple of months ago and it seems to be working just as well as the prescription stuff I was using and costs a lot less.

I totally agree [2007-09-25]
I would have definitely been at the school in person or at the superintendent's office, wherever that may be. E-mails can be ignored, forgotten about, and sometimes never even read. A much more proactive approach would be an in person meeting with the school administration to get this taken care of so that nothing like it happens again.

the town where I live sends out notices [2007-08-02]
by mail when someone on the sex offender registry moves into town. So, if this were my situation, the man registering the little girl would have received one at his home as well. Do you think I feel worried about how he would feel about his face being plastered via 70-80,000 mail boxes in town? Nope. Every mailing lists the offense, the date, the age/sex of the child along with the sex offender's 5 x 7 picture and his current address. Two live on my street, share the same community swimming pool as my family. It is also posted at the police stations and post offices. Yes, his child is involved, but SO IS MINE. I can be just as compassisonate about his child as I am about mine and every other child in that school. I can understand the OP's concern. I would want to know and be proactive towards everyone's safety.

kids at home [2007-05-14]
When I began working at home, my children were 7 and 12, and I was also a single ma, but they were old enough to not be watched every single second. At first, I had my computer in my kitchen, then my family room, which the kids were usually in if they were not outside, and I could see my back yard perfectly at either place. I stopped often, to answer questions, help, make breakfast, lunch, etc., but when I compared my interruptions to the alternative, working at the hospital, my interruptions were worth it, especially during the summer or when they were ill. There is a fine line between letting your children feel that you are not to be bothered during work. You don't want them to ever feel that they cannot come to you with a question or problem. Sure, I remember feeling frustrated and maybe venting when I wish I could have been more patient, and I felt like some days were not near as productive as during the school year when they were in school, but it was worth it to me. Sometimes I even told them not to bother me unless they were bleeding or the house was on fire, but that is not wise. Most of the time I remained honest with them, telling them that mommy I tried to be as proactive as possible, even though I am a huge procrastinator, and I would maybe make sandwiches ahead of time, pack a lunch for them, just like on school days. I would use my breaks to maybe run them to a friend's house, go pick up a friend or to drop them off at the golf course (of course when they were older and not driving) and then come back home and work, sometimes maybe only an hour until it started raining. Oh, I should probably tell you though, now they are 19 and 25, and they don't bother me at all anymore......

I had one at age 33 and can honestly tell you I am the poster child for it! sm [2007-02-11]
I did not go the route of hormone therapy, as I really did not want any more medications in my body, but took the more holistic viewpoint of vitamins and such. I have been cancer-free and worry-free for 7 years. I truly think you have made the right decision and in the long run will be very content with it. My thoughts and prayers are with you, but as posters have told you below, it is so much safer to be proactive than to be sorry and worried all the time. Hugs to you!!!

My experience as a substitute teacher is that this is very normal [2007-02-04]
behavior for children at her age. Please remember that we just got through a worldwind of holidays and their schedules have been off as far as structure. Almost every child right now is going through this disruptive behavior, because believe it or not, children truly want structure in their lives and thrive upon it. No, it does not make it acceptable and I am the biggest stinker about my children acting appropriately in school. Like I tell my children, I cannot make you gets As in all your subjects, but I can make you responsible for your behavior. Anyhow, I think the apology to the teacher itself would have been an appropriate punishment at her young age, as children truly want nothing more than acceptance. BTW, her age level is tough right now. After the winter holidays they ALL seem to get tattling and boisterous and whenever I have to teach kindergartners in the Sprin I pray VERY hard. It is all part of them establishing their identities. You are a very good mother for being so concerned and proactive, but just try to take this stepping stone with a little bit of patience and glory....she is growing up!! Hugs to you!!!

Just an addendum to the above post (sm) [2007-02-03]
It is recommended that the girls receive this immunization at this age for FUTURE sexual contact. That does not mean you are condoning sex at that age, nor are you encouraging it, but you may be saving your daughter from cancer LATER in her lif. How would you feel if at age 30 she came to you with the diagnosis and knwoing you could have possibly prevented it? No one says to go have sex at age 10, 13, or even before marriage, but let You also can teach your child all of your VALUES and instill in them the morals you desire for them to hold on to, but you CANNOT expect that. You also have no clue whether her future mate (sexual or marital) has been privvy to any STD and therefore cannot predict any outcomes of what she may or may not end up with. Since this particular STD does not show up in clasic formation, such as herpes, etc., it would be better to be proactive in her healthcare. This is not a go ahead and have sex immunization, but one of possible preventable disease.

No vaccinations for the kids and [2007-02-03]
your supposedly old and gone diseases are once again popping up, could be because of people not wanting their children immunized. One or two that come to mind chicken pox and whooping cough. Both can kill and I would rather be proactive than have a child come down with something that I might could have prevented in the first place. The preventive injections are, for the most part, totally effective and safe as opposed to the devasation these illnesses can cause.

I could write a book about this, but I'll [2007-01-20]
You can Period. You can only control what happens in your home. Your ex felt it appropriate for the GF to call your son and wish him happy birthday. Be thankful she didn Trust me, if you try to put the kids in the middle of a struggle of what you think is appropriate for the kids, the kids lose. I don He most likely felt nothing considering he has only met her twice. Sort of like a peer whoknows somebody who knows somebody who called to say happy birthday. As far as the family not recognizing the kids The dissolution of marriages cause supposed love ones to vanish like flies around a vinegar trap. It isn That responsibility falls to the extended family. I would certainly encourage the kids to send greeting cards or make phone calls to the other side of the family to acknowledge their important dates. It might help them feel less awkward about how they should be behaving in the situation. They may simply just not know what involvement is wanted or expected and need some guidance -- but only if the child wants that contact. I That means my going to my ex in-laws who talked badly about me for over a decade...looking them in the face and watching the joy my granddaughter has in surrounding herself with family. They simply don My daughter had a new guy move in with her 2 weeks after she brought the little one to me. At 6 weeks, she wanted to introduce him to me and her. I told her straight up he had to make it to the year anniversary mark before I would allow the new guy to meet my granddaughter. I wonwho game. I better stop now...like I said, I could write a book. I hope you find that sortthrough the negotiating thing of this for the best of the kids and try to put your personal feelings secondary to that goal (not that I think you aren't doing that, just saying). Good luck.