Did you ever go to an ugly duckling stage?

I don't mean fat, unhealthy, face injury wrecked, self-destroying yourself, etc. I mean that puberty stage where things all start to change, ya know? Hairy, acne, awkward shapes, out of proportion, smelly, oily, hair thickening or thinning, hair color change, becoming too tall or not growing at all, etc?

I went through that for a long time and slowly starting to get out soon. I won't brag how I look now but I'll say the things I've gone through and what has changed. It all happened when I went onto High School. My hair had become a lot thicker and coarse-like texture, got some bad acne at first, out of proportion body, my nose looked huge on my face, my face looked narrow, my arms were really long, face became a lot oilier, my eyes looked like they had stretched out, had some bad looking teeth.

I went from cute to looking like a monster. I had to go through this for a very long time since I went through puberty very slowly and still going through it(never did get facial hair as much).

Now most of that have changed. My face is a lot different now, more proportion. My hair has become more relaxed now but gets messy easily since it's thick(I have to get it thinned out often but not too much since I like a lil thickness). My teeth are straight again thanks to my parents support and braces. My arms are still a lil long for my body but not as bad as before, my body is more proportion now. My eyes look bold and stand out more again instead of looking funky for some reason. I still have acne problems but it's a lot better now and less noticeable.

So how about you guys? Puberty can be a **** sometimes to some people.

well, imo I'm currently at your "ugly duckling" stage...sigh, getting better though.

No, because of compliments from women throughout my life, I've never really felt self conscious. I was a little chubby in middle school which prevented me from getting any girls, but then again I aimed pretty damn high and I never tried any girls who were less than popular so... Not getting a girlfriend in middle is the only time I felt "ugly" I guess. That changed when I lost weight and entered high school.

No, but I kind of wish I had. A lot of times ugly ducklings grow up to be super HOT!

I want to go through a super HOT stage.

Not really.

Hairy

acne

oily hair

not growing at all

Gaming-Planet

These things reminded me of myself.

Anyway I wouldn't consider myself ugly just because these things occurred to me. In my honest opinion I think I look good. My looks are messed up though if I'm stressed or pissed off.

But acne and not growing at all is the "a bit sad" part :(

Instantly clicks the sexy option.

Reads topic where the opening line says stuff about going through puberty.

Realises my poll choice pretty much states that I am pre-pubescent.

Derp. TC you so stealthy ¬_¬

Yes. I'm glad, ugly duckling syndrome forced me to develop an actual personality. Now I can hold a conversation and look pretty doing it.

MY FACE IS MELTING!!!!!! :cry:

I always looked the same.The only thing i had from puberty that made a physical difference of how i looked was i grew facial hair and i got acne.But now the acne is mostly off :)

Through the stage? I'm stuck in the curtains :cry:

But eh. I don't think. In my opinion my hair was pretty bad in early junior high and I've felt insecure about it until about now, and I'm not convinced that I'm overly attractive.

Not really. Aside from having longer hair, I've actually changed very little from my Junior High school ID until now. I'm 23. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :P

Nope, I've always been an ugly duckling. :PRVP11

Oh yeah.

Before sophomore year I was over weight, had glasses, and had really bad ache. That summer I got contacts, lost a lot of weight, and got rid of almost all my acene. Changed my life.

My 'ugly ducking' phase when I was in 4th-7th grade. My hair was a bit frizzy, I was chubbier, my eyes brows were horrible, glasses didn't seem to do my looks any justice at all, and the list goes on. I changed a lot when I started 8th grade, I finally learned how to manage my hair, I fixed my eyes brows, got in shape (though I do have some 'curves' according to my friends) overall, I made a pretty big change considering a few people have told me I should do modeling. If they saw how I used to look..they would be surprised.

[QUOTE="Gaming-Planet"]

Hairy

acne

oily hair

not growing at all

MigsPlusEight

These things reminded me of myself.

Anyway I wouldn't consider myself ugly just because these things occurred to me. In my honest opinion I think I look good. My looks are messed up though if I'm stressed or pissed off.

But acne and not growing at all is the "a bit sad" part :(

Instantly clicks the sexy option.

Reads topic where the opening line says stuff about going through puberty.

Realises my poll choice pretty much states that I am pre-pubescent.

Derp. TC you so stealthy ¬_¬

Murj

Yeah. It actually lasted all through high school. Once I got to college, the booty increased exponentially. mrmusicman247

Oh yeah.

Before sophomore year I was over weight, had glasses, and had really bad ache. That summer I got contacts, lost a lot of weight, and got rid of almost all my acene. Changed my life.

muffincakes87

Yeah. Age 12, I was fat and covered in pimples. Skip to age 14 and I was skinny muscular and pretty good looking. :P I don't know how good I am now, but I'm engaged to a hot babe so that's a good sign. :D

My 'ugly ducking' phase when I was in 4th-7th grade. My hair was a bit frizzy, I was chubbier, my eyes brows were horrible, glasses didn't seem to do my looks any justice at all, and the list goes on. I changed a lot when I started 8th grade, I finally learned how to manage my hair, I fixed my eyes brows, got in shape (though I do have some 'curves' according to my friends) overall, I made a pretty big change considering a few people have told me I should do modeling. If they saw how I used to look..they would be surprised.

Pika-Chama

[QUOTE="muffincakes87"]

Oh yeah.

Before sophomore year I was over weight, had glasses, and had really bad ache. That summer I got contacts, lost a lot of weight, and got rid of almost all my acene. Changed my life.

Gaming-Planet

People recgonzied me. If you mean girls started noticing me then yes. Before that sophomore year, I don't think a girl has ever been intrested in me. But after Freshman year, I couldn't believe some of the attention I was getting from some girls. I had no idea you could eye flirt before that time. I still blew it with the girl I was really intrested in, but that's because I was acting like douche.

It also changed my personality too.

I just look older, but I don't think I went through any massive change. Or at least I don't really pay attention too much.

acne... we all deal with it some worst than others... that would be my ugly duck stage lol... but I'm cleared up now 8)

I think I escaped that stage about a year ago.

Yeah, it lasted for like five years.

No, not really. I've never been very ugly or very pretty. Most of my life I've just been quite average. I've grown up and improved my look along with changes here and there, yes, but nothing major like you're talking about, or all at once.

[QUOTE="Gaming-Planet"][QUOTE="muffincakes87"] Dang, that's pretty impression. Did anybody notice you afterwards?muffincakes87

People recgonzied me. If you mean girls started noticing me then yes. Before that sophomore year, I don't think a girl has ever been intrested in me. But after Freshman year, I couldn't believe some of the attention I was getting from some girls. I had no idea you could eye flirt before that time. I still blew it with the girl I was really intrested in, but that's because I was acting like douche.

It also changed my personality too.

No, not really. I've never been very ugly or very pretty. Most of my life I've just been quite average. I've grown up and improved my look along with changes here and there, yes, but nothing major like you're talking about, or all at once.

Suzy_Q_Kazoo

Probably a little style could do some boost but it's not necessary.

yeah i went through the phase when i was younger. .

Looking back at old photos, I'd say I was a pretty hideous child :P

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No, not really. I've never been very ugly or very pretty. Most of my life I've just been quite average. I've grown up and improved my look along with changes here and there, yes, but nothing major like you're talking about, or all at once.

Gaming-Planet

Probably a little style could do some boost but it's not necessary.

I actually get complimented on my style as it is. If I have the time to get nice and ready I will, otherwise it's a hoodie, some jeans and sneakers (which happens much more often since starting college). it's just too bad I can't go and alter some of my genetic traits :P

[QUOTE="Gaming-Planet"]

[QUOTE="Suzy_Q_Kazoo"]

No, not really. I've never been very ugly or very pretty. Most of my life I've just been quite average. I've grown up and improved my look along with changes here and there, yes, but nothing major like you're talking about, or all at once.

Suzy_Q_Kazoo

Probably a little style could do some boost but it's not necessary.

I actually get complimented on my style as it is. If I have the time to get nice and ready I will, otherwise it's a hoodie, some jeans and sneakers (which happens much more often since starting college). it's just too bad I can't go and alter some of my genetic traits :P

I'm....... changing.

:P

Not really, no.

I was a fat unattractive little guy, but I'd say I'm out of the ugly duckling stage. It was actually a smooth transition. Nothing was too under or over proportionate... Not to sound narcissistic, but I'd say that I certainly don't look ugly.