I am terrified that Topical Steroid Withdrawal is here to stay. That I'm going to be stuck like this, struggling to heal, in pain, with dysfunctional skin. Itching, shedding, flaking, cycling through flares, losing sleep and feeling like I'll never get better and heal. It's like a nightmare that keeps replaying. Not helped by my recent visit to the dermatologist who … [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...]
How running is healing my skin from TSW
Why do human beings need adventure? Why do we crave new experiences? Why do I push my boundaries and say yes to scary things? Why do I run? Running is hard! It's a challenge. It can feel like you're just really bad at it but it can also make you feel amazing and it's given me so much. This blog is inspired by fellow Chiltern Harrier Rik's blog about why he runs. Read Why … [Read more...]
10 tips for getting therapy for fear of anaphylaxis
If you've ever had an anaphylactic reaction or seen your loved one go through it, you'll know how utterly terrifying it is and how helpless you feel. Living with life threatening allergies can be tough for everyone, including you and those around you. It was a very dark time for me, after a very serious anaphylactic reaction that left me unconscious and reeling with fear … [Read more...]
Anxiety and post traumatic stress in adults with and without food allergy
Do you experience anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder as a result of your life threatening allergies, anaphylaxis and past allergic reactions? It can be really debilitating trying to cope with something that could be catastrophic if you or someone else makes a mistake. Living on high alert is wearing, exhausting and can cause real anxiety problems. I know I'm not the … [Read more...]