Eczema Stigma!
Vent about a time that you felt embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by other’s opinions and commentary on your skin!
I remember as a child with eczema, tge stares telling me it was just dry skin, put some lotion on it! People just don't know how I struggled with it!! Ibfelt bad like I did something to deserve it!! I feel for anyone that had to out up with tge endless itching and scratching, it was so horrible!
I am so sorry you had to carry that as a child. Being told it was just dry skin when you were struggling so much with discomfort and itching had to be so incredibly frustrating. I really appreciate you sharing this perspective and the compassion you have for others dealing with that same experience! How have you been feeling lately? -Kimberli (Team Member)
A wound on my foot started a little bleeding and a friend noticed it. He exclaimed you are bleeding and went on and on about. I covered it up, but he still kept saying ugh you are bleeding
I’m sorry you had to deal with that. It can be really uncomfortable when someone draws attention to something you’re already self-conscious about! Warmly, Erin (team member)
it is right.
Totally humiliating embarrassing i just wanted to disappear runaway from everything
, I hear how difficult and emotional things are for you with your eczema. You're not alone in wanting to hide out because of the effects your eczema has on your skin. So many in our community have shared that they feel similarly and we are here to offer you any support we can. You might find some encouragement in these articles: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/5-important-reminders and https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/my-fear-of-bright-lighting
Best, Sam S. (team member).
