I know 100% that having eczema all my life has affected my body image and how I have judged, quote wrongly, my worth and value in this world. I was really fortunate to have CBT counselling a few years ago and was shocked to discover how wrapped up my fears, anxieties and completely wrong judgements stemmed from how having eczema made my feel, as a human, as a woman and how I … [Read more...]
Anxiety and itching
They tell you that eczema is caused by stress and there is some truth in that, but it's not the only cause. There are so many triggers, including food, environmental factors, airborne allergens, soap, skincare products, heat, cold and I could go on. I've always struggled with the 'stress' diagnosis because it has always made me feel that some of the blame for my skin lies with … [Read more...]
Kissing eases eczema and allergy symptoms
You heard it here first! Kissing is good for you. Well we all know that, but kissing when you have eczema and allergies could be particularly beneficial! I love this piece of news, more proof that snogging is seriously underated and I can't think of a much better treatment for eczema and allergies, can you? [Thank you Kym for this gem of news] This study, conducted by … [Read more...]