@ctrl.skin: Sorry for the long video (it’s been a while) Whilst I’m so grateful for where my skin is at in comparison to this time last year 🍅, I can’t help but feel depressed. I don’t want to use this space to complain, but I just wanted to share where I’m at right now. Everytime I try and live a little more, my skin ends up suffering. The damage that I’ve caused to my skin over two decades of applying steroid creams runs deep. The physical side to the illness is still very much present in my day to day, but I’m finding the mental side of the illness has been showing up a lot more lately. Sometimes it feels like I might just be posting my highlight reel here & it’s only because I’m posting when I have the energy. But I thought it was equally as important to share how I’m feeling now. Things are hard right now, but I’ve got a plan and I’ve got my support system. For those of you who are also feeling the weight of your chronic health issue, I hope you’re managing okay. I know with time we’ll get through this 💙 #topicalsteroidwithdrawal #tsw #ctrlskin #HealingJourney #healing
dude holy shit you look so good. so much respect for your perseverance
2024-10-21 16:53:05
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Bbjarna :
Been following you for ~3 years and I am always in awe about your insane mental strength. Could not imagine being as strong in your position, but you inspire me to be more positive and dedicated.
2024-10-21 13:10:08
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💫 :
Hope ur doing well mate
2024-10-21 10:12:39
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JMGT :
Been following you since COVID. Things are looking great mate. Good on you for sticking it out.
2024-10-24 09:22:26
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punkyslang :
Don’t forget how far you’ve come. You’re looking incredible and how you feel inside will match the outside improvements in time
2024-10-21 18:00:51
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megs.in.space :
I hear you man. loss of hope and set back after set back is super depressing! I hope you feel better soon my friend. you are no longer tomato mans 💜
2024-10-21 11:09:37
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Tom Gentle :
Definitely heat/sweat messes with it. Took me 2 years to get over my TSW, luckily for me it was just hands face and neck that went crazy. I feel so hard for you dude
2024-10-21 10:35:54
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Sarah Widener :
I have a different chronic illness with years long recovery and was crying yesterday about the same things. it's hard to feel like yourself when you can't do anything without feeling exhausted!!!
2024-10-21 12:13:29
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Emma :
Haven’t seen one of your vids in awhile and wow you look so so good!! Incredibly happy for you
2024-10-21 20:57:59
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LadyTJ :
You look great!
2024-10-24 12:03:23
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fl00rdu8t :
incredible progress. you look like a different person. I'm so sorry you are feeling down.
2024-10-21 10:26:38
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Vicky :
The chronic illness community are with you in feeling this way
2024-10-22 11:09:11
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Emily :
The mental strength I know you need to be able to do this is incredible. I’m sure it’s so hard, but you’re so strong. Happy for your progress
2024-10-21 18:30:27
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hotgirlwalksss :
Thank you for sharing. I have a chronic illness as well and every time I try to live a little, I get more ill. It's exhausting mentally and physically. It helps to know I'm not alone
2024-10-21 13:47:34
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quick_mafs :
Yesss it's healing. Took me 2 years mate.
2024-10-29 02:21:40
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TeaByTheSea :
Try the Oregon coast, perpetual sweater weather.
2024-10-22 05:23:04
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Megan :
One thing I’ve noticed while getting better, is that if something causes a flare e.g illness, infection or irritant, these become more defined from the ‘normal’ periods. Sounds like youre
2024-10-21 10:41:39
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M :
Can stress make it worse??
2024-10-21 23:28:41
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rajmacleod :
Have you explained what CAP treatment is?
2024-10-22 16:17:44
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user7263647428721 :
Is it eczema? The salt water in the ocean helps my sons eczema
2024-10-22 01:02:56
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Alejandro :
God bless you🙏☦️❤️
2024-12-12 13:27:11
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scruz :
looking good bro
2024-10-22 03:51:32
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cynmat2001🇦🇺 :
So glad you’re doing well 🥰
2024-10-24 12:32:12
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