This time last year I was practically housebound, I hadn't seen any of my friends since July 2013 and didn't have a clue what the future would hold. If I could tell the me of a year ago that by this time next year she'd be moving back to London, have seen her friends lots and have better skin than she'd ever had in her life, she would never have believed it ... but guess what? It all came true! When you are suffering, you can't imagine ever getting better and experiencing life again - but you do. Please don't give up. This is coming from someone who spent 26/27 months suffering from this debilitating condition.I remember when I was in the hard stages of withdrawal, I was desperate to see people who had recovered telling me that it does get better. Well, I have recovered and I am telling YOU that it DOES get better. It may take longer than it took me - it may take you less, but something we all share is the fact that we ALL get there in the end. I am not telling you for a fact that I won't flare again (hello approaching winter), I'm just saying that it's all part of the process and I am going to live life to the fullest while I can. I am stronger for having gone through TSW and I have changed as a person for the better too. Thank you ITSAN and those wonderful few blogs I read that changed my life. I could not be more grateful.
Right, that's enough from me as I'M OFF TO LONDON IN A COUPLE OF HOURS!
I'll be back with another blog post soon ... FROM LONDON!!!
Cara xxx
Hi Cara,
ReplyDeleteI too suffer a lot from TSW and have been looking at your blog once in a while. I happened to come across a magnificent homeopathic cream that has been working miracles in the last week! There is an 83 year old Indian woman in Ivrea, Italy and she makes natural creams and can resolve any skin problems! She travels back to India once in a while (yes travels by herself at 83!!) and she is there right now so I will see her in mid December when she gets back (can't wait!!!!) In the meanwhile one of her patient suggested me this cream called PARVA by OTI srl which you can buy at any pharmacy store in Italy. I don't know if they do sell it in the UK but you can check it out or let me know if you need help buying it (IT ONLY COSTS 9 EUROS). I wanted to share this with many people as much as possible but unfortunately I don't have a blog about TSW because I just didn't have the courage to put photos of myself out there with the skin conditions that I was so very ashamed of.
I really really hope people can understand that natural cream is the ONLY way to help drastically because pharmaceutical companies just take tooooooo much advantage of our self consciousness trying to sell products that DO NOT work (I've probably spent over 5000 euros in the last 2 years since I started TSW). Anyways feel free to contact me via email if you want to know more information etc. I can give you the ingredients also what's inside the cream so you can see if you are allergic to anything or not.
Thanks again for your courage on sharing.
xx
Kaori
Thank you Kaori! Ooo the cream sounds fantastic! I also agree that natural is the way to go :) Thank you for letting me know about it - if I need to use any moisturisers this winter, I ask you for more info!
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Cara xxx
Hi Cara. I am in the midst of steroid withdrawal now, almost about 5 months in. So still a long way to go but it means so much to me to hear of your recovery. Like how you were, I am currently housebound and sometimes I feel utterly depressed. I am hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this but I am very heartened to see you back to normal and enjoying life again. It gives me so much hope for all of us tsw warriors.
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ReplyDeleteHello Yuvanes! I am assuming the other 2 comments are yours too so thought I'd reply under the one that is your name. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!! Congratulations for reaching 5 months but sorry to hear how it is for you at the moment (at the moment is very important to add as it won't always be like this). For me it was a long and gradual road to recovery but I can't tell you how glad I am that I did it. Best thing I have ever done!!! It's hard not to feel sad when you are so uncomfortable and have no idea when you will get better - BUT YOU DO!!!! You will too - stay strong. If you ever have a question or just need advice, please contact me.
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Cara xxx
Hi Cara. Thanks so much for your reply. Hope you are enjoying the Christmas holiday over in London and sorry for the mess at your comments section. Clearly I am not very well-versed in this but I just had to thank you so much for sharing your experience. I just have one doubt for now - sometimes, no matter how much I try, I can't seem to stop myself from scratching my wounds. Does scratching severely hinder the healing process? I am not sure what to do! Thanks so much, I am so grateful for your support during this tough time!
DeleteThank you so much for saying that! Honestly, I don't think scratching hinders the haling process really - when you can, try not to scratch but most of the time I know that is near-on impossible! I would suggest when you get itchy, trying to put something cold on your skin as sometimes that can stop the itch - worth a try anyway!
DeleteWishing you a very merry Christmas - regardless of what your skin is doing, enjoy it!!
BIG hugs
xxx
Hi Cara. I am in the midst of steroid withdrawal now, almost about 5 months in. So still a long way to go but it means so much to me to hear of your recovery. Like how you were, I am currently housebound and sometimes I feel utterly depressed. I am hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this but I am very heartened to see you back to normal and enjoying life again. It gives me so much hope for all of us tsw warriors.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from Singapore!