Psoriasis Management and Wedding PlanningPlanning a wedding is a joyful yet challenging endeavor that requires meticulous attention to detail, countless decisions, and unwavering patience. However, for individuals living with psoriasis, the process can be... By Annelyse Andal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unplugging for Wellness: The Healing Power of Social Media DetoxA few years ago, months after I was diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I discovered that social media could be used as a platform for advocacies and an avenue to vent... By Annelyse Andal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Psoriasis in an Asian Tropical CountryI live in the Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia. Our country experiences a warmer temperature annually as compared to the rest of the world; in fact, the average... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Four Rs in Psoriasis: Remission, Relapse, Rebound and RecoveryPsoriasis is a chronic condition usually characterized by itchiness and skin irritation, including red, scaly, or silvery patches. Any psoriatic patient can attest to how unpredictable cycles of psoriasis can... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosis After Diagnosis, Heartbreak After HeartbreakGetting a diagnosis after years of searching is definitely a win. You thought the numerous hospital visits and bloodwork would be over, the unexpected rush to the emergency room would... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Have You Seen the Following Specialists Yet?How many times do we need to say that psoriasis is a condition that goes deeper than the skin? Enough times until it sticks, I guess. Psoriasis is a disorder... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Psoriasis Works Like a Thief in the NightYou have been feeling okay for quite a while. These past few months have been easy, silent, and bearable. It feels like you are slowly going back to normal, almost... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: The Impact of Psoriasis on Sleep Although each of us has our own experience when it comes to sleep, the majority of us can come to an agreement that getting a good sleep becomes increasingly difficult... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Even More Ways To Support A Loved One Who Is Living With PsoriasisA few important things to mention, don’t offer unsolicited advice and act like you know their illness better than them. Believe them when they tell you that they’re in pain... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Ways To Respond and Support A Loved One Who Is Living With PsoriasisThis article is not written for the chronically ill. This is for the parent whose child is dealing with a chronic illness, for you who has a newly diagnosed friend... By Annelyse Andal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Part 2: All the Mean Questions About My Psoriasis and How to Respond to ThemPeople will always have something bad to say about your psoriasis. So much, in fact, that I needed to break down my own experiences into 2 articles. If you're looking... By Annelyse Andal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
All the Mean Questions About Psoriasis and How to Respond to ThemIf you’ve been diagnosed for a while now, I know you have your fair share of experiences about other people’s reactions when you bring up your condition for the first... By Annelyse Andal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What I Want You to Know When I’m Canceling PlansUsually, chronically ill people struggle in making long-term commitments. This even includes or setting up appointments and making plans to catch up with friends. The reason behind it can spring... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Tired Of Being Resilient, Too?Merriam-Webster defines resilience as an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. It’s not the absence of weakness or emotional distress. Rather, it is the presence... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Open Letter to the Chronically Ill Maybe you opened this article because the title struck you. Maybe it caught your attention because you weren’t feeling well, too. Maybe things are difficult, maybe you are on the... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis, Chronic Pain & Pill ShamingThere is no perfect way to manage the chronic pain associated with diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Pill shaming discourages taking medications because of taboos and stereotypes attached to... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pso Living: No New Year’s Resolutions, Just ManifestationsAt the end of every year, it has always been my tradition to make a list of resolutions for the following year. While this always is a good idea, in... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis 101 Continued: Prioritizing Mental HealthMaybe like me, losing friends is a constant worry for you ever since you got sick. Maybe you feel like you're no longer present in their lives like you used... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis 101: Protecting Mental HealthBack when my life was still normal and I did not have to deal with my illness along with its unnecessary baggage, I carried my phone with me everywhere that... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments