The 5 Stages: Coping With A New DiagnosisDiagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. For example- a diagnosis for the common cold may be a...reactionscomments
3 Lessons I Learned from the Book/Movie "Brain on Fire""Have you ever been trapped? Lost in your own body, lost in your own mind, lost in time? So desperate to escape...reactions1comment
Waiting On Tests ResultsAs we all know psoriasis is a hard disease. We deal with the plaques on your body, we work through the mental...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Journey: Those Who Paved the Way for UsLast night, was another sleepless night in the city. I spent some time online chatting with some people who are going through...reactionscomments
Aromatherapy as a Complimentary Psoriasis TreatmentEssential oils have been around as long as the mountains, just in a different form. When we were sick, my mom would...reactionscomments
Fish Oil and Psoriasis?I have been taking fish oil pills for over 20 years. I started taking it because I had high cholesterol, borderline diabetes...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Thankful: A Happy ThanksgivingIt's that time of year again. Time for the holidays. For most of us, it means packing on extra weight as we...reactions2comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!"The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
Winter Flares: Within FlaresMy psoriasis flares are hugely affected by the weather. During winter months, things can get pretty out of hand for me. Every...reactionscomments
Ahhh! My Psoriasis is Breaking Out AgainI’m sad to say that my psoriasis seems to be returning. For around a year and a half now, I have been...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Terminology WoesWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, it was a whirlwind. Like any major diagnosis, As you well know, it comes crashing...reactionscomments
Linear PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin in many different ways. There are at least 4 subtypes of...reactionscomments
Oh Psoriasis, Not My Hands Again!One of the hardest things about psoriasis is how bad it looks. It takes a strong-willed person to not let it affect...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
The Worst Comments About PsoriasisAs much as skin conditions like plaque psoriasis cause physical pain and discomfort, the emotional toll can sometimes be worse. For many...reactionscomments
This Pandemic Has Taken a Toll On My Psoriatic Disease2020 has felt like a 20-year stint of prison. Back in March, when the pandemic first began, my job quickly decided that...reactionscomments
How to Prepare for a Flare-Free AutumnAutumn is one of the most beautiful times of year. There's a bush near my house whose leaves turn such an arresting...reactionscomments
