My Journey Towards Acceptance In Psoriasis

I have been on this journey for a long time. It has been sixty-one years to be exact. There were days I was highly traumatized. Just knowing what living with psoriasis would be like was not pretty. When I was much younger I would always think about how others would perceive me with all those scales on my body.

I am not alone

For years I was very conscious of myself and I lost my confidence. However, with time and research, I understood that this is an autoimmune condition which is nothing to be ashamed of. I joined support groups and attended conferences. So many people are facing the same condition. It was comforting knowing that I was not alone in this.

Just hearing others telling their stories about how they cope with living with psoriasis not only made me emotionally stronger, but also gave me the confidence to embrace my skin. Meeting with people gave me strength and a new bond to cherish for my whole life. Psoriasis gave me a whole new outlook on what true beauty was and it’s self-worth.

It was a major turning point in my life as I started appreciating the qualities that define beauty not just the outward appearance. Adding positive affirmations as a daily part of my life to help boost my self-esteem. Having a good skin care regime became more than just a routine to me, it became a form of empowerment. I got to know what my triggers were and avoided them.

Regaining control over my psoriasis

I felt relaxed doing all these which helped me regain control over my condition and helped improve my overall health. Luckily, I had a strong support network in my journey of acceptance. Most of the time I surrounded myself with family and friends. They didn't just see my outward appearance but loved me unconditionally for who I am. There were times I openly discussed my condition with them. This helped me break down the stigma and it also strengthened my relations with them.

When I focused on building my confidence back and accepting my skin as it is I saw a major shift in how I carried myself. Instead of hiding my skin and concealing parts of my body, I started showing off my skin as a unique part of my identity. The change of mindset allowed me to live peacefully with my condition knowing that I am not defined by how I look. While the journey of acceptance didn’t eliminate all my insecurities it taught me a valuable lesson that my worth is not measured by how I look.

This whole journey is all about embracing yourself knowing that you have flaws. But you can still live your life to its fullest. I make sure to share my journey every time I get a chance to inspire people who lost all of their confidence due to their psoriasis. You all are not alone in this journey and your appearance doesn’t define your worth. Embrace yourself with all the flaws and lead a confident life. This was not an overnight success. It took years for me to get here.

We are all in this together.