The image above some sums up how people do not see how a flare up effects you within. I have flare ups that occur with no warning sometimes or my skin can start to go dry and itchy. My flare up last week knocked me for 6 as when I do have a flare up I have noticed that my stomach becomes upset and uncomfortable. During a flare up fatigue kicks in more along with not feeling yourself. You feel as if you just want to hide away and not do anything. Which in fair rest is the best for of medicine when you do not feel yourself but when you have a home to look after and a 2 year old in tow it isn’t easy to spend a day on the sofa resting. The housework can wait but my 2 year old wants my attention and wants me to spend time with her. She does not understand at the moment that when mummy is unwell she can not do much with her but I know deep down over time as she gets older she will get to understand mummy needs her help more sometimes.