"Life is too short. I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of MyEczemaTeam

When first faced with an eczema diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with a chronic disease forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control.

Members on MyEczemaTeam have various strategies for letting go of control and fear, including:

1) using guided imagery to visualize letting go
2) opening up and trusting others
3) organizing or cleaning the house
4) reaching out for support from other members on MyEczemaTeam

Here are recent conversations from members on MyEczemaTeam:

• "I am grateful to find like-minded people who relate to eczema problems so we can find solutions that work for each other! Thank you for accepting me!"
• "Some days I can't help but look in the mirror and feel that I look so ugly because of my skin. I'm tired of the pain and tired of the effort. I just have to keep in mind that these bad feelings will pass and I will be happy again at some point in the future. I must admit it is a relief to be able to read posts from others who are experiencing severe eczema like myself. Stay strong everybody. You're not alone."
• "A friend asked me to help in a hairdresser event as a hair model, which meant makeup had to be applied and I would have to walk on stage in front of an audience. The event went really well and the experience was very satisfying overall."

Have you had moments of letting go just when you needed it most? What helps you 'let go' of things out of your control? Share in the comments below or directly on MyEczemaTeam.com.