As I have mentioned countless of times, stress and anxiety are common triggers for eczema, according to the National Eczema Association. My eczema is triggered, or worsened, by stress, which is why this topic is so important to me.
I know I’m not the only one with this problem out of the 35 million Americans who suffer with eczema, so I decided to create an infographic that briefly explains how stress impacts eczema.
I hope this can be a good resource for those who have trouble managing their eczema or those who know people with eczema.
Here we go!
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I never thought I would try meditation, until I figured out all of my autoimmune disorders are triggered by stress, including my eczema. I’m not entirely sure why I’m over-stressed, but. whatever the case may be, I realized quickly that I need to take care of my mental health if I ever want my eczema to heal.
This is why meditation sounded appealing to me. Meditation has many positive benefits, especially for those who are over-stressed or anxious (it also helps that I get free Headspace as a partner at Starbucks).
I was also a little excited to force myself to save 10 minutes of my time and not focus on whatever was going on in my life. My meditation journey has not been perfect, but I try my best to incorporate when I can!
Here are the times I try incorporate meditation into my routine:
When I need to fall asleep (or back asleep)
When doing chores
Before or after work
Here are specific things I use on Headspace when I meditate:
Soundscapes (I prefer the forest or nature-themed soundscapes)
Stress centered meditation sessions
Night-time Wind downs
The basics (usually for about 5 to 10 minutes)
I also turned on my notifications for Headspace to set up an alarm for the time(s) I’d like to meditate and an alarm to remind me to go to bed at a certain time if I want eight hours of sleep.
Again, I get the premium version for free since I work at Starbucks and I know not everyone can afford to pay $13 a month for an app. You should be able to try Headspace for free for one week, but if that’s not an option for you here are some other free options I have tried and liked:
Atmosphere- This is a soundscape app that allows you to create your own soundscape to fall asleep to!
Simple Habit- This app has a good amount of free 5 minute meditation sessions and you can choose what types of mediation sessions you’d like to have (stress reducing, boosting mood, etc.).
Calm- This is a free meditation app that gives you limited access for free to daily meditation sessions! A premium subscription is available.
Breethe- Another free meditation app that gives you limited access for free to daily meditation sessions! A premium subscription is available.
I work 40 hours a week and go to school full-time, so I understand how hard it can be do add more things to your schedule when it feels like the “to-do” pile is more than enough. However, by incorporating meditation into my routine, I can worry less about the small things and focus on the bigger picture.
Since I stared my meditating, my eczema flare-ups aren’t as frequent and aggravated. Along with yoga and my diet changes, my eczema has never been better! I can finally have a flare-up that doesn’t make my hands or feet bleed from writing my name or walking to the mailbox!
I’m still making sure that I apply lotion and try not to use harsh chemicals often; however, I will say that meditation has helped improve my eczema a lot!
Have you tried incorporating meditation into your routine? What app do you use? Leave a comment to share your thoughts!
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