I am expecting a flare up of my eczema very soon in the coming weeks as the weather change and trigger my eczema.
I will experience irritation, discomfort and stress. It happens every year.
I have learned to accept and live with my condition. I just let the condition come and go.
I have stop pressing the self-destruct button.
In the past, I used to listen to my feelings. When I feel bad, upset or struggle with stress, I will escape or self-medicate to fix my bad feelings and strong emotions.
I have stop depending on substance like alcohol, and doctor prescribed drug, or behaviour like slot machine, and sport bet to alter my mood. I used the fan and air-con or take shower instead.
I have learned to stay calm and be patient; I am learning not to panic; I have learn to wait for those bad feeling and strong emotions which are like dark clouds to go away.
They say, « this too shall pass. »
There will always be test and trials, temptation and distractions in life.
I just need to stay focus on my recovery today and I do not need to press the self-destruction button.