23.5 Months Steroid Withdrawal Ramble

Hey guys, never fear - I'm still alive!

I'm nearing the 2 year mark! Things still aren't going brilliantly, I'm still having flares and such and still taking Ciclosporin but overall I don't have too much to complain about as I've been able to go to work and live life a bit. I believe it has been nearly 2 months since my last infection so that's pretty great going for me.

I have a dermatology appointment at the end of the month in which I was going to inquire about the Dupilumab trials/ other biologic treatment, but I'm still unsure as of what to do. I do however feel I need intervention in order to carry on with my job and such. My goal this year is to be working a different job with full time hours. I'm fed up of being ill and I want to get on with my life's ambitions, of which have had to be put on hold because of being poorly. Saying this, I'm not sure what my career goals are. I've been aiming towards working in an office environment as I think that will be better for my health, but all in all I'm at a loss as to what I want to actually do. I'd love to get into copy writing or some such but not too sure what the preferred route is into such an occupation.

My diet could be cleaner, as I say every time I write a post. I do my best to eat well and reduce my dairy intake, however in the last few months I've put on a little bit of weight which I must do my best to shift. Exercising vigorously has still been somewhat of an issue though when I have endured flares so I just do what I can... which admittedly isn't a lot.

At the moment my face is doing alright, though it was far better yesterday. My arms and chest need a little bit of work and the backs of my knees have signs of irritation but overall I seem to be doing alright. I've been mostly pale this week which is good news.

Also my little space on the internet is about to hit a quarter of a million views. That is quite frankly, insane! Thanks to everyone who visits and I'm so happy from reading your comments and emails that I have been able to help so many of you to know that you're not alone, and to even show people that they may not just have 'eczema' any more, you may be suffering from red skin syndrome/ topical steroid addiction. But I will apologise for being distant. I think I'm just going through a bit of a blogging rut, which many people do, but it has been nice to take time out and reflect.

I hope everyone is doing well!