Tina
I just think of it has a story telling that is how I start off , right now I am trying to write a book for each one of my children. I tell them some funny stories I tell them when they have hurt me or when there was a reason for why I did what I did . And it just keeps my mind off itchy or the pain I am in .
And if you can’t start it’s okay you will find something that will
Help you . !!

I have had episodes of significant depression and anxiety. This disease made it that much harder for me to overcome these feelings as it affected my entire face, scalp, hair, arms, and shoulders. People who saw me looked and recoiled in horror (including my own GP when I took my face mask & hat off). I had family members accusing me of using illicit drugs (meth) and "doing to yourself". I cannot take SSRI's as I go into SSRI syndrome - so anti-depressants are not an option for me. I do take Busbar for the anxiety and that helps tremendously. My "Eustress*" to counter-act the "Distress" is crafting, art, friends, music, junking, repurposing old treasures into new, etc. *Note- Eustress is something that makes you as happy as the depression makes you low/sad. You must counteract with as many happy things/times as there are stressful/depressive things/times in your life to find balance. What are your favorite hobbies? What brings you joy? Make real efforts to do those things because you deserve it!

Hi Tina. Depression. I have days where I wonder if I will ever go away. For bad days I take Diazepam 2mg. Good days I love my home and my neighbours, my cat and my daughter lives 3 streets away. I volunteer 1
Day a week I work it out day by day

Big hugs to all of you ladies … we are miles apart but we all dealt with the same issues growing up and even now in life …. I do hope today is an itch free or less itch day … sending hugs 🤗

I take meds, which I did before this, but it helps. I understand that is not for everyone, but helps me.