Tag: atopic dermatits
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Cat’s T. S. W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Catarina Sams Age: 33 Work: Project Manager Date of Withdrawal: First in 2020, then got hospitalized with eczema herpeticum and given steroids. Now steroid free and actually completely medication free since January 2022 What type(s) of steroids did you…
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Grace’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Grace Beeby Age: 31 Work: Practice Manager Date of Withdrawal: July 6th, 2020 What type(s) of steroids did you use? Hydrocortisone – both cream and ointment, Beta cream, Mometasone, Dermol (some others when I was younger but I can’t…
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Leaning In
Narcissus, in greek mythology, is a god who falls in love with his reflection. Enthralled by his outer beauty, he sits by a bank of water and stares at his face in the water’s reflection, ignoring any hunger or thirst. He eventually dies right there, unable to meet his bodies needs because he was so…
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From Across the Pond
Hello loves! From down under, to state side, we have finally made our last round — across the pond! When it comes to this last leg of the tour, funding is imperative. If I am not able to raise all of the funds needed, I may have to cut off part of the US/UK tour,…
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In Remission
This word, remission, is highly associated with cancer patients. They get to ring a gong and celebrate the absence of their sickness. And after weeks, even months, of being tethered to chemo, hospital beds, and treatment schedules, they are thrust back into the world. Believe it or not, that is petrifying. When all you know…
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From The States
Hello loves! From March to April, we get to see all of our Australian and New Zealand rockstars, but once June hits, we are on to North America! On this stretch of the documentary, we will be seeing more doctors/leaders than advocates (which is exciting!), and I can’t wait to finally meet some of these…
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Jen’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Jennifer Powers Age: 36 Work: Self employed/Coaching business, but business has suffered majorly due to TSW Date of Withdrawal: Dec 1, 2021 What type(s) of steroids did you use? Protopic, Elidel, Elicon, Prednisone, and many others (*did not specify…
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Meet Beth
Date of withdrawal: July 19, 2020 Birthday: December 13, 1989 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? The green one, whichever flavor that is! your favorite book? Behind Closed Doors, B. A. Paris (love a thriller) your favorite Robin Williams movie? Ms. Doubtfire,dear! your biggest weakness (not physical)? Not trusting my strength at times Your…
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Censored Skin
At the beginning of October, I gave in and downloaded Tik Tok. I didn’t want another app that would essentially suck up my time, but it was Eczema Awareness Month, and I wanted to reach as many people as possible. Hence, my Tik Tok account went live. I had no idea what I was doing.…
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Perfection is a Sickness
I always thought it was everyday people who perpetuated the need to have beautiful skin. To have it glow, be silky-smooth, and never have a blemish in sight. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe it starts inside a doctor’s office. Ever since being diagnosed with Topical Steroid Withdrawal almost eight years ago, it’s as if…