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Archive for 30/07/2010
Having a break…
30/07/2010 by Nicki.
Hi everyone! So nice to read your comments, I can already see some of you are going through the same things I have.
Going out can be a nightmare when you have a skin condition because apart from things like smokey environments, you can have very little confidence. Even if people aren’t saying anything horrible, the staring can be enough to make you feel awful about yourself.I have always thought that those people just aren’t worth caring about (and so should you) but sometimes you need a break!
A couple of years ago I had a friends 21st and as girls do, we spent a long time planning what to wear. Being in the middle of Summer there was no way of hiding my eczema and after many tearful trying-on sessions I decided not to go.The next day however my Mum bought home some burns/ tattoo covering make up. I tried it and have a look at the result!! I wouldn’t say it’s an everyday solution as obviously your skin is sensitive, but for me it was just the break I needed and had a brilliant evening without feeling defined by my eczema.
Just don’t hug anyone!!! I frequently saw people in tuxedos across the room with arm prints on their backs…Talking of breaks, I’m going on holiday this weekend so will have lots to talk about next week, I’m already dreading the suncream/ heat/ sun combination!!
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