Guest guest Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 Please don't feel that you have to apologise. The purpose of this group is to be able to share our experiences coping with rosacea both the good and the bad. What may seem like a trivial problem to some is not for others. I, like most people, have had to cope with many different problems in my life. I was born with a hip disability and since the age of 15 have often had to use a cane to get around. The pain is pretty bad. I've had numerous surgeries, been in full body casts etc. But I have told my family and friends that I actually find the rosacea more difficult to deal with. When I tell them that, they have a reference point and are able to take my concerns about my skin more seriously. The know I am not a wimp moaning about some non-existent problem. With rosacea I find it more unpredictable than my other health problem and equally painful. Also, believe it or not, there seems to be more of a stigma attached to having problem skin than having mobility disabilities. With my mobility difficulties people have shown compassion and understanding but when you have problem skin people often make incorrect assumptions - you lead an unhealthy life or are unhygienic. Whether we like it or not, people have biases regarding appearance which can compound a sufferer's problems. Anyway, again, please do not apologise for your feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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