What Are Your Tips for Managing Stress?...Managing stress can be challenging when living with a chronic illness that affects day-to-day life. What are some tips to help you...reactions7replies
Psoriasis Meet My Potential Partner...Introducing someone new to the version of me that sends most people running is always an experience for me. Over the last...reactionscomments
Scalp Psoriasis vs Dandruff: Learning To Spot The Difference...When I was initially diagnosed with psoriasis, it didn’t occur to me (or my doctors at the time) that it could affect...reactionscomments
Conventional Treatment or Natural Treatments for Managing Psoriasis?...I have had psoriasis for over 55 years. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and scaling of the skin. Did...reactionscomments
Between the Sheets - Sex and Psoriasis – Part Two...In part one we touched on the first few points about having sex when you have psoriasis, a very brief recap is that...reactionscomments
Gratitude Schamatitude?...I stood in the shower at 6:15 am, eating a chocolate bar. When I made it to the kitchen, finally dressed, my...reactions6comments
National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Regional Conference...The National Psoriasis Foundation recently held its Regional Conference in three different cities. The conference that I attended was held in Dallas...reactionscomments
My First Experience Injecting Myself With a Biologic for Psoriasis...I’ve always been nervous when it comes to needles. I’ve never liked the sharp scratch that occurs when the nurse pushes one...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to Me When I Am Anxious About Flaring...I have lived through two "mega flares," you know - the ones that take over your entire life because psoriasis is everywhere...reactions3comments
My Day at the Spa...We were invited by one of our suppliers to a spa day in honor of women’s day 2019. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?...reactionscomments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)...We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand by taking our survey? Simply put, living with chronic pain...reactionscomments
Can you have Anxiety and Depression with Psoriasis?...The short answer to that is yes. Although many people tend to only have one or the other. For me, it was...reactions2comments
What Questions Would You Ask The Dermatologist?...What questions should someone ask the dermatologist when first diagnosed with psoriasis? Do you have any questions you’ve never had answered and...reactions2replies
A Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis...Just Like That!...When I stood up, after sitting on the floor watching the Winter Olympics in 1996, I felt pain I had never imagined!...reactions6comments
Spray Tanning for Wedding Was an Epic Fail...Once upon a time, I got married and wanted to look like the sun-kissed Florida native that I used to be. The...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed - Seeking Advice...I was just diagnosed with psoriasis. I was so shocked I didn't think to ask what kind. I'm 65 and have mild...reactions5comments
Are You Your Own Best Advocate?...I have been a patient advocate for 15 years now. There have been plenty of times that people ask me how did...reactionscomments
Bring On The Bathing Suit...I have had psoriasis for 55 plus years. I can count on one hand how many times I have gone shopping for...reactions2comments
Stares Know No Bounds...My mom had a stroke last month. I was shocked because she is so young. But, that is how life is, right?...reactions3comments
My New Job Was Killing My Skin...Earlier this year, I took on a job that felt like it was everything I’ve ever wanted in a position. It was...reactionscomments
