The many symptoms of withdrawal: Elephant skin (Before and after)

This is the first post in a mini series documenting the many symptoms of withdrawal. I thought I would start off with elephant skin as I haven't talked too much about mine and at times, it was so bad I couldn't imagine ever having 'normal' skin again. I hope they give anyone who felt the way I did some hope. 

Hang on in there, it is a long road but the destination is SO worth it. 

Hugs

Cara xxx

*All after photos taken today, Sunday 8th November 2015, with no make up or filters.

EYES

SHOULDER

LEGS

FOLDS IN NECK

LEFT WRIST

LEFT HAND (Part 1)

LEFT HAND (Part 2)

RIGHT HAND

Other posts in the series:

Hair loss (Before and after) - here

Dry & cracked skin - here

Weeping skin - here

Red skin & sleeves - here

Puffy & swollen skin - here
Your mental health - here

An unexpected post for an unexpected life change

Exactly 29 months into my TSW journey and I have some lovely news to share. I am not going to be continuing on with NaNoWriMo this year because there have been some unexpected changes in my life ... I AM MOVING BACK TO LONDON!!

This is huge for me. HUGE. When I was housebound while going through the really tough parts of TSW I used to dream of living back in London and now I have the opportunity to do so, I can't actually believe it. It was very sudden and lovely how it came about but like everything, plans could change so until I am actually there, I will call it a very exciting maybe. I am not abandoning the writing though and will be continuing on with the novel as planned after I have settled in and sorted out a few things.

I move on the 16th November and I can't wait ... although I am still in denial that I am not going to be living with my mum anymore (*sobs*).

When I first found out I was moving, I had fears about flaring in winter but really, I can't predict the future so I'm just going to enjoy every day as it comes.

I think that's all for now but I'll be back very soon with more blog posts, skin and otherwise.

Sending you all BIG hugs.
Cara xxx