Living with eczema or chronic skin conditions goes beyond surface irritation. Discover the deeper emotional and spiritual meaning behind the phrase “under my skin” and how inner healing can support true skin health. We’ve all heard (and probably used) the phrase “That really gets under my skin.” But have we ever stopped to think about…
At times, I sense that my skin rashes completely reflect emotions I’ve suppressed throughout my life. Growing up in a war-torn country and adapting to a new culture and language as a child was overwhelming. The correlation between trauma and my eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal has become evident throughout the years. Moving to the…
TSW, caretaking, and the grief of being a burden I think one of the hardest things about Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) I’ve had to grapple with, and still do – almost daily – aside from the pain, burning, itching, sleeplessness and even shame is knowing and seeing what it does to the people you love…
