I will never understand why I go through stages of having no zits, to breaking out like crazy. I don't think I'm doing anything differently. The only thing I can think of, is stress maybe. I have stopped using soap on my face and back alltogether, and am now only using Proactiv to clean them. It seems to be working. Could I be allergic to soap or something?

Yes, you could be allergic go soaps. Try Cetaphil soap.

Or maybe it is hormonal, are these breakouts roughly a month apart?
you know what I am talking about...

Well, I'm used to the monthly breakouts and stuff, but this has been MAJOR. Mainly on my back. It was disgusting.

That should be stress related. Too much stress can be very visible in our faces. Also, try using other soaps with no harsh ingredients.

A lot of it could be from stress, yes. However, things are much better now and it's looking so so much better!! I just had a lot going on. I'm really happy now.. love my job, my bf, our "babies", life is good :P