Body/Mind/Spirit Approach To Rosacea

It certainly isn't a secret that I live with rosacea. I make it a point to share that vulnerability with others and be completely transparent about it. And, the "first noble truth" certainly isn't a secret either... "There is suffering." However, if there is anything that one can ever do to help alleviate any of that suffering, it's worth doing, for sure.

A few nights ago, the power went off at my house in Stone Mountain because of a tree falling up the street. There were late night work crews and lots of disruption. And, power wasn't restored until halfway through the next day (some of the trees in this area are HUGE!!! I can understand why it might take so long to resolve the issue). That said, sleep was poor and a couple oof days following were pretty freakin' stressful... and my rosacea ended up a bit on the flared side of things.

Episodes like that are hard. I struggle. It's been almost 2 years with this condition, and 6 months since diagnosis, and I still struggle. All folks who live with a chronic situation often fight with episodes of flared-up symptoms, and it can be disheartening, painful, and upsetting on levels that are difficult to explain if one has never lived through it.

It's important not to compound physical suffering with any more mental/emotional or spiritual suffering, if at all possible. Then it just becomes suffering upon suffering. Even during times of flare-ups, it's important to care for yourself, to be compassionate towards yourself, and to take steps that will help lead you back towards your best level of personal wellness possible.

In that spirit, I wanted to share a written piece for all others who live with rosacea (or really any chronic illness, as this information could be applied) and might not always be making the progress with it that they'd like.This article deeply resonated with me, and so I felt moved to share it here:


http://www.kellymartinspeaks.co.uk/2014/05/rosacea-and-shame.html