Are your beliefs truly yours? Or just what you’ve been told? The culture and community around you shape these from an early age, do you ever pause to question them?

Living with a chronic skin condition such as eczema or going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can feel incredibly isolating. The physical discomfort is relentless, but at least that can be seen and therefore more easily understood. What often goes unnoticed is the emotional and mental toll. Anxiety, depression, frustration, embarrassment, shame, guilt. These feelings are heavy, contributing to a dysregulated nervous system and inflammation. When you’re carrying them alone, they can feel unbearable.

This is an article I had published in Hypnotherapy Today Magazine, aimed at raising awareness of TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal) and other skin conditions, within the mental health space.

Each year I make a vision board, with my specific goals for the year. It might be things I want to own or achieve, places to visit, activities to do, anything! Vision boards have gained popularity, especially on social media. Let’s look at the science behind vision boards and why they work.