I agree that it's hell. It affects everything from talking, to eating, to drinking, to taking showers, to kissing, etc..... I've developed social anxiety because of it over time and I have to fight myself to keep that at bay. I also get more anxious everytime I peel it because it hurts and swells but when I leave it alone my anxiety goes from being about the pain to worrying about others commenting or reacting to my peeling and sometimes crusty or white lips.