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Technically the textbook description of seasonal depression (aka SAD) usually takes place in the fall or winter, when less sunlight is present. For me, as a kid growing up in...

Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights.  For example- a diagnosis for the common cold may be a little annoying and require some changes for a...

Who would you call a friend? Over the years with me having psoriasis this was a question that always stayed with me. I didn’t think I had a friend in...

Little did I know being a psoriasis patient would be my real job. It demands 24 hours of my time every day. I have to see my rheumatologist every few...

I don't have any children yet, but The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance states - if one parent has psoriasis there is a 15% chance psoriasis will be passed on to their...

Health insurance can be pretty confusing...there are premiums, co-pays, deductibles, out of pocket costs, co-insurance...the list of terms and conditions of one's plan goes on and on. We are taking...

Genital psoriasis isn't talked about much, but it's a harsh and embarrassing reality for many living with psoriasis. Let's face it, our "private-parts" are just that - private - and...

I’m very active in my community. I meet many people in my walk of life. I attend town hall meetings, visit nursing homes and hospitals. My church family allows me...

Spring is here which means wedding season has arrived. Now divorced, years ago I was once a bride. Preparing for a wedding is stressful enough, but try throwing in the...

Each year millions of adults are impacted by mental health issues. This could be a personal experience living with a mental or emotional health condition or being impacted by a...

I think a lot of times we can accept things better when we can relate to them. When I was first got the diagnosis that I had psoriasis, I felt...

This past January I started a new biologic, which has done wonders for my skin. When I first started treatment I was required to inject my first two dosages at...

Hearing about your experiences managing symptoms of plaque psoriasis matters to our community. We learn so much from one another by sharing stories and information. Learning that other people experience...

I used to love to get mail as a kid. Each envelope with my name on it was greeted with as much enthusiasm as an excited puppy. Nowadays, however, my...

We know that our eyes allow us to see things you need to see. One hot day years ago, I started talking to a stranger in the store. He began...

Although we haven't found the cure and won the war on psoriasis (yet), there are daily battles we can be victorious in... Hope you enjoyed hearing about some of my...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Psoriasis Awareness Month 2017 Wish Charm Bracelet Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING...

I don’t understand people that like to shop for new clothes. Honestly. I don’t get it. Can someone explain it to me please? You go into a store, look at...

There are many ways to know the symptoms of whether you have a cold or the flu. Some are obvious and some of them are not. It’s not the same...

There are some givens in this life. One of them is to be served with a plate for your usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When we are extremely hungry, we...