"A waiting person is a patient person." - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Argh! Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long line for your prescription at the pharmacy? You're not alone.

Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. It can feel like eczema interrupted your life and brought a slew of frustrations at the worst moments. Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.

Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have eczema or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Here are recent conversations from MyEczemaTeam:

• "I'm taking control of my eczema. After 2 months of using the cream, the results are remarkable. The scarring is clearing up, I'm finally getting my skin back, the dead skin is falling off. I feel so much better now - I'm no longer ashamed to wear short sleeve shirts."
• "There's a lot of patience and dedication in the treatment process."
• "After 7 years with eczema, I finally have it under control."

Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyEczemaTeam.com.