As I approach my 10 year TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) anniversary on June 15th, sitting in my bed – the bed that has been both my prison and sanctuary on and off throughout these years, in a body that has felt more like a cage than anything else. The body that, in the present moment,…
A response to recent articles on steroid harm — and why Topical Steroid Withdrawal can’t be left out of the conversation When I saw A Midwestern Doctor’s recent article about the dangers of steroids and The Vigilant Fox breakdown of it in his recent article as well, titled “What Really Happens to Your Body After Taking Steroids” , I…
The NEA downplays TSW while promoting the drugs that helped cause it. When I was at my lowest during TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal) Burning, peeling, alone in my room, and afraid of my own reflection – I turned to organizations like the National Eczema Association (NEA) hoping to feel less alone and find more answers. Like most…
