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...]
How to love your skin…
It often seems impossible to even 'like' your skin when you have eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea or any other skin condition. And let's not even get stared on what Topical Steroid Withdrawal can do to your skin. However, learning to love my skin and to love yourself despite what it looks and feels like has been a game changer. Yes it can be very difficult … [Read more...]
A day in the life of TSW
A day in the life of topical steroid withdrawal is exhausting, painful and relentless. Here's an insight into how it was and how much things have improved for me during the process. I am now 1 year and 5 months topical steroid free. Starting the day with very little sleep, sometimes 1-2 hours, sometimes none. Resting throughout the day has been almost the most important … [Read more...]
If my skin could talk…
What would it say? I imagine that my skin hates me but I think it has a much gentler voice. Ruth, it's OK. It really is all going to be OK. I don't hate you. And I'm not trying to hurt you. … [Read more...]