It's 4 AM and every piece of skin on my body is itching. I got up to take a Zyrtec and oil myself down because this Eczema is no joke. My skin was never a huge problem until I got pregnant then after its just been turmoil. Night after night I scratch my arms and back until it puts me to sleep. Scratching has become a nightly ritual because it takes me away from whatever I have gone through on that day's journey.While it may not be helping my situation physically, it definantely relieves it mentally. I've been shunned upon many times because of my skin, and I can't wait until it's all cleared up.
Now I cant seem to get myself back to sleep because I'm thinking about my future. I'm so ready to become this exciting elementary teacher; yet, it seems so far away until I can make it there. I'm trying so hard and I will no longer let what's going on around me to affect me reaching my goal. Receiveing a bachelors degree would make me the first of my siblings to graduate college. I'm so ready to make my parents and my daughter proud.
Hi Natalie! I hope you get more rest this weekend! Too bad for the other people that choose to shun those who don't look so perfect...they are missing out on awesome friendships! The trials we endure, however, shape our character and who we decide to become. I know you will be a passionate as well as compassionate elementary school teacher! I enjoyed reading your blog. Best of luck to you in getting your degree!
ReplyDeleteMaria Cimino
It is such a wonderful feeling to accomplish something so huge! I can relate to the skin problems after pregnancy too!! Mine actually started when I was nine months pregnant & my skin has never been the same since. I have rosacea as well so I battle that. Have you tried looking into a diet change to help control the eczema symptoms? I have a friend who gets relief by staying away from wheat glutten.
ReplyDeleteDoes Benadryl help with Excema? When my skin itches, I usually take that, or use an extreme moisturizer on it, but I know that Excema is worse.
ReplyDeleteK. Smith
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I've never tried Benadryl the doctor suggested Zyrtec and it calms it down for a about 24 hrs
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