Only a year ago, I would be on my bed and under my comforter, feeling the pain and itch of all the cuts and wounds caused chronic scratching. In my discomfort, I would lock my two arms and use my phone to research: “topical steroid withdrawal”, “topical steroid withdrawal healing phases” and watch videos & read blogs of TSW sufferers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my darkness, I was searching for hope. I had put everything at stake to put my health recovery first. I had to go on an indefinite unpaid sick leave and went to the hospital twice a week for Narrowband UVB Phototherapy treatment. I also had psychotherapy sessions with a psychologist once a week.\u00a0 I put in every effort to stick to an elimination diet and washed my bed sheets every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet at that time, it seemed like there was no end to this intense physical pain that cut through my soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I learned that healing isn’t linear. I had good days, but was totally immobile on others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, I no longer need Phototherapy treatment or Psychotherapy sessions. I can’t say I am completely healed as I still feel prickly sensations & itching on my skin. In addition, if I\u2019m not careful and slip into old habits, my chronic eczema can relapse over night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But – compared to a year ago, 95% of the open wounds have healed and my skin has become stronger. I can manage the condition a lot better. I couldn\u2019t imagine I would be at this state a year ago. #lifestylechanges<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To all the eczema & TSW sufferers out there: Your Skin WILL Heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the research, experimenting, evaluation & re-evaluating you do for the hope of getting better will be worthwhile in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because, your skin has the ability to heal and it WILL heal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How are you feeling about your condition right now? Please feel free to share, and perhaps someone may be encouraged by what you say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The journey is a lot more bearable with warriors of the same goal. #eczemawarriors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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