I know how you are felling I feel like a MOSTER inside and out but I started a new treatmen called Remicade the 20th and today I see the redness and some of the flaking leaving , I dont know how bad you have it on ur body but I have it so bad that showers even hurt me and just to let you know if you ever need to talk I'm here ok

I do the same thing. I have pustular psoriasis but it didn't show up until last year and I am 49. If I use the steroid cream it helps keep it from being painful but doesn't make it go away. I start feeling sorry for myself and then I feel guilty because there are so many people going through cancer, HIV, etc. Do you have any hobbies or other interests that can take it off your mind? It is so cliche but take things one day at a time and grab for every positive thing and people you can find.

I got this disease when I was 17 or 18;I am now 26.I have it on my arms and my legs.It dont look as bad as it did when I was younger.Nothing really worked.You dont have to let it control you.If your friends are really your friends they will look past the obvious and be there for you when you need them most.It hurts and looks bad,but it's what's on the inside that should matter most.

I know how you feel and have slipped in and out of depression over the years. I was completely psoriasis free for two years thanks to enbrel but a strep throat infection triggered a horrible relapse. With this disease you will never be cured, but know there are drugs out there to help you and know matter how awful you feel know there are other people out there going through the exact same thing.

Ask your Dr. about Embrel, it is a life saver too me!!! I was also very depressed and had cut out my social life completely due to my psorasis. It was very embrassing and painful but the Embrel has completely changed my life around. Its a blessing from
God. )Please don't give up this really works and I have tried everything!!!!!!!! I've had psorasis for 18 Years and it Sucks!! Hang in their and keep your head up!

hey
i have psoriasis since i am 17. and I felt horrible, the way people would look at you just because they don't understand ... and i would feel bad, i would cry ... and then the guilt that "hey, why am i crying, there are others out there with worse problems, so i should shut up" ... BUT you can't think like that.
Sure you can't lose yourself and let psoriasis control your life but you also shouldn't play it down .
Cause at the end, Psoriasis is a serious skin disease where medicine in my opinion still struggles when it comes to cures.

Hi!
I found something that may help you.
I've had issues with psoriasis for around 10 years now. I have it on my elbows, eyelids, and hands.
A couple of months ago, I was searching the net for more info about it and ran across a forum. There was a guy who was suffering with this for some time and asking questions. A man wrote to him saying he had a natural treatment and may be able to help. He listed his email address. I was intrested so I email him and sure enough it was a real guy, no scam or crazy person. He wrote me back and sent a small bottle of his "Herbal Pain Spray". I was leary by his claims that this stuff would work. The bottle was nicely packaged and labled and was, after all, "all natural", so I tried it. It smelled great! I applied it on my elbows and waited. I noticed after a couple of days, that they were less red, irritated and scaly! Wow, okay so I tried it on my eyelids. Within a few days my lids mostly cleared up and my hands look so much better!
This guy is very humble and not very computer savvy. He has a great product so you're the third person I'm telling about it. His name is Henry Wale. You can reach him at raphamountain@yahoo.com.
Good luck!

Hi Amber. I got psoriasis when I was 13 and I am 56 now. Back then people would actually look me up and down and say "What's wrong with your legs?" Thankfully people are a little bit more knowledgeable now but not much. I know how you feel as I am still depressed about it. I haven't been swimming in years and I swelter in the summer with long pants on. And no, it is not killing us but our state of mind is extremely important to our existence so don't feel guilty about your feelings. I have some suggestions if you would like to send me a message. Otherwise this post is going to get way too long!!

You have two choices, or enjoy your life with psoriasis or permit that psoriasis slow your pace. It is a matter of choice. You can do the best for yourself, only you. Love yourself and love your body. Take care of your skin condition, try to comfort your skin and enjoy life do not matter what. I have psoriasis and it disables me; however, I do not permit an illness to affect my mood and my spiritual self. No way! We have only a life to live and it have to be lived until the full. Try to eat healthy and to sleep well. And pray, it helps a lot.

I know exactly how you're feeling.. I'm 18 now but I started getting psoriasis at 16 Years Old. I also had to severely... I was covered head to toe! Also having this I had other things as well and things happening at home... which did not help the depression I was suffering from, which ironically made the psoriasis worse... my social life went down the toilet, along with my grades..... but thinking that I am going to fight this helped, you need to think positively otherwise it'll just go worse. In the summer, all my friends were in cute dresses, I was dressed covered head to toe, to cover up my psoriasis because I was so embarrased by it. I had phototherapy (UV light treatment) 3 times a week and within 2 months my psoriasis was completely gone (apart from a stubborn area on my forehead, which is currently being treated with hydrocortisone cream(sp?)) but the best thing to do is THINK POSITIVE. Seriously.. I know it's hard, but it worked for me. If you ever need to talk... I am always here :)

I totally feel your pain. My husband told me that he would much rather have P than have to deal with his anxiety problem. I understand what he's saying, but he has no idea how I feel. I feel awful for downplaying what he's going through, so shame on me... right?