This is a short film that portrays what life is really like living with topical steroid withdrawal. It's incredible, outstanding and I recommend everyone should watch this and let it be a warning not to use them. This short film has caught me unawares. I knew it was good because I'd heard the buzz online and spoken to friends who had seen it but I wasn't ready to watch it. I … [Read more...]
Gaslit by my dermatologist for the last time
Today I went to visit my dermatologist for a skin check-up and he gaslit me from the minute I walked in to the moment I left. He refuses to accept that topical steroid withdrawal even exists, despite it being recognise by the MHRA and basically ignored everything I said, dismissed all my concerns and views, interrupted me and talked over me... What is gaslighting? From … [Read more...]
Learning to fight for what I need
Really proud of this article that I wrote for the fantastic Happiful magazine. "Learning to fight for what I need." is my story, from intensive care, panic attacks and serious anxiety about living with the threat of anaphylaxis and potentially losing my life, to finding the mental health help and therapy that I needed. I hope you can read the article here from the … [Read more...]
Sponsoring and judging at the Free From Food Awards
If you know me at all you'll know that I've been involved with judging at these awards now for over ten years and bloody love it. This year I got involved with judging a number of categories. So here you go, with a few little highlights of the things I loved best and will be rushing out to buy! The hot allergy gossip So that's a wrap really. What I learnt … [Read more...]
10 Spring Allergy Tips For Seniors
Soon the sun will be out, the flowers will bloom, and the world around us will gradually come back to life. Spring is almost upon us – which means the allergens will be too. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year and a favourite season for many people... everyone except people plagued by seasonal allergies, that is. Allergies can make things particularly … [Read more...]