Katie Mackie
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You Can’t Control Everything, But You Can Control Your Mindset
How has Eczema made you feel through the years? Let me guess, self hate? Sad? Down? Negative in general at times. If you’ve felt this then you’re not alone. What people without eczema often fail to understand is that eczema is far more than just a rash; it affects everything. When we talk about skin…
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You Can Be The Reason Someone Feels Okay In Their Own Skin
Too often, I’ve allowed my mind to bully my body, using my mirror as a tool to zone in on the smallest imperfection. The mirror has always been a place I go to look for problems it seems. Why is that? It’s safe to say Eczema has always been a massive anxiety trigger for me.…
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Want To Know Why I Show Off My Eczema So Much?
Want to know the reason why I show my Eczema off so much? Because I used to do the exact opposite. Do you know how much energy and effort goes into constantly worrying about others seeing your Eczema and stressing how they perceive you? It’s exhausting. The first time I shared my unedited skin on…
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How To Remember You’re Not Alone When Your Eczema Is Getting The Best Of You
I’ve had eczema all my life. I am writing this piece to help educate those without skin conditions on how it can affect sufferers on more than just the surface level. By the time you’re finished reading this, I hope you’ll think twice before asking someone, “ooh, what’s that?” when you see their red, flared…