Why Journaling Helps Us Keep Perspective...I’ve always been terrible at journaling. When I was younger I would spend lots of money on fancy new journals, only to fill a few pages before abandoning the venture...reactionscomments
Seasonal Depression: Why I Used to Hate the Summer...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...reactionscomments
The 5 Stages: Coping With A New Diagnosis...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...reactionscomments
They Call Me Friend...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...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My Full-time Job...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...reactionscomments
8 Tips For Supporting Your Child With Psoriasis...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...reactionscomments
Health Insurance: How Much Do You (Really) Know?...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...reactionscomments
The Woes of Genital Psoriasis...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...reactionscomments
Why Are Advocacy Efforts Important?...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...reactions4comments
The Challenges Of Being A Bride With Psoriasis...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...reactionscomments
May is Mental Health Awareness Month...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...reactions2comments
Who Can I Relate To?...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...reactionscomments
Itch...Please someone help me. I'm covered from my neck to my knees. I itch like crazy. I'm on otezla for 35 days now. Its just getting worse. What will stop...reactions5comments
My Struggle Getting Injections Delivered...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...reactionscomments
Get rid of dead skin with this...it works!...I have been hit with this skin problem. One thing I have found that helps me better than most is what I call my "grinder". I started using "Personal Pedi"...reactions4repliesTreatment
Most Difficult to Manage Symptoms...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...reactionscomments
Stepping Up to Step Therapy...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...reactions2comments
Believing Is Seeing...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...reactionscomments
Keep Calm and Battle On...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...reactionscomments
Terms and Conditions Wish Charm Bracelet Giveaway...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...reactionscomments