Yep, Catrin, you described my situation exactly. If I scratch, I immediately get huge red welts/hives. Now, I can't figure out why this situation is so stressful... I went through the internship search for this year and it worked out. If I, for some reason didn't get one, I can change my concentration to the program where you only need to do one internship, and I still will have the hours for my license. This is my second time around in grad school and I know, that, this too, will pass.
I took a Claritin yesterday, which helped. Also trying to apply all of the self-care strategies I use with my clients. Meh, who wants a retirement age therapist who is covered in hives???
I've been experimenting with different lotions. Since I'm just about out of the ones I have, I will be going to the store to search for more. Aveeno seems to be the best. Still wearing my wool!