Eczema can be hard to come to terms with when it physically affects your body. Whether you’re in physical pain or discomfort or embarrassed by the way your skin looks, eczema can take a toll on your emotional, social, and personal wellbeing.
Having eczema can make you feel:
- Anxious
- Embarrassed
- Less confident
- Angry
- Frustrated
- Depressed
Some people have learned to listen to their body, whether it’s yelling about a whole-body flare-up or whispering a warning with a tingling itch. Let us know how you explain that eczema is more than itchy skin.
- How did you first deal with your itchy skin?
- What were other changes you noticed in your body?
- Did you tell others immediately or try to cover up your eczema skin?
- What are the biggest challenges of managing your eczema?
Let us know more about how you felt on the day you were first diagnosed, including how your perspective has changed with time and treatment. Post your response to the group and tag us on social media to keep the conversation going.
