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Tammy
...feeling alone Tammy @tamm2

I'm 38 from Malaysia. Already having psoriasis for more than 20years. Sometimes really feeling upset for it.

Jameel khan
Jameel khan - hi
lisa
...feeling alone lisa @misslisalou

psoriosis really bad got dumped new years day after nearlly a year together,and my youngest daughters dad taking me to court for custody in a deep depression too
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Clint
Clint - Sorry that's rough it's not you don't believe that you have to fight for your rights don't let an... More »
lisa
lisa - thanks Clint I'm certainly going to fight for my daughter he has no grounds to do this and ive ma... More »
Clint
Clint - Try using lemon 🍋 every few hours for a week you may be surprised
Rebekah
...feeling alone Rebekah @rebekah

What’s been your biggest challenge whilst suffering with psoriasis?

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Jeremy
Deleted account - Self conscious in public. Itchy. Stressful. Esteem issues about my appearance with my kids and wi... More »
Jen
Jen - My biggest challenge was -and still is- accepting that there's no cure. And to get on with everyd... More »
Rebekah
Rebekah - 😪 this too. Knowing nothing will ever make it go away and I’m stuck with it forever 😪
julie
...feeling alone julie @tisme

how do they diagnose psoriatic arthritis ?? any one get itchy after using coal tar shampoo

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Bev
Bev - Me too but if I moisturise twice a day it helps a lot. Sometimes more often
Rosey
Rosey - Olive oil ,just a few drops inside ear,works wonders and Vaseline or oil coconut,hemp,olive aroun... More »
Michelle
Michelle - True Bev, moisturising does help. If I don't, my skin becomes dry and cracks. Rosey, I've heard... More »
Good
...feeling alone Good @goodman

Hi, first time doing anything like this. Been a sufferer all my life, at my wits end with it☹️
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Dean
Dean - It's so good to get positive feed back .And any help between fellow sufferers is really good can'... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - Fantastic,I love your positive attitude Dean, that does help for sure Thank you :)
Michelle
Michelle - Well Dean, since I've joined Flaym my P has improved. It's good to share and to care about each o... More »
Cazza
...feeling alone Cazza @caroline1996

Stress, insecurities, doubts, confusion, over thinking. That’s me 24/7

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Michelle
Michelle - Hi Cazza. Insecurity is an inner feeling of being threatened or inadequate in some way. We all ha... More »
Cazza
Cazza - Thank you everyone for showing me that I’m not alone as I though I was. Sorry it took me so long ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Fantastic news Cazza. Remember, we are all here for you. Don't hesitate to talk to us. We have al... More »
Patricia
...feeling alone Patricia @pasttyann

Im feelibg great now i have hydroxyzine back i dont itch has much but it sure does help maybe not when it wears off lol be glad get home tired of hotel living
Jen
Jen - That's great Patty. I'm glad you are feeling better. Quality sleep is very important.
Dakeyras
Dakeyras - Good for you lass, however my friendly advise is do not over use which version you do have as is ... More »
Riffat
...feeling alone Riffat @riffat

I m quite upset these days... as winters r approaching i m getting psoriasis outbursts:( and so is my psoriatic arthritis warming up.... wat to do ? :’(
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Riffat
Riffat - I dont eat pork and drink wine ( i m a muslim... it’s forbidden) ;) but i sometimes eat sugar and... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - Yes , sugar is a big evil for us as well as fried foods Riffat,, lemon water does seem to help ma... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - alcohol can be a big trigger also Riffat, i know with my joints
Mally
...feeling alone Mally @mally1

Hi all sorry to say that my psoriasis is getting worse buy the day it's getting me down in the dumps and I can't cope don't know how much more I can take with my life anymore feels like I don't want to be here anymore don't know what else to say now

Michelle
Michelle - Hi Mally. I'm sorry you're feeling down. P can make us miserable I know. I've been there, but onc... More »
Peter
Peter - Hey Mally , Michelle is right, also add Turmeric (good to help reduce inflamation) to your diet w... More »
Genevieve
Genevieve - Hi Mally, I know how you can get to that place...psoriasis can make me feel utterly miserable. It... More »
Gino
...feeling alone Gino @gene1

I think the most difficult thing I've had to deal with since getting psoriasis is my declining love life. My relationship wasn't exactly a romance novel but it was pretty good. Now, I have literally nothing but myself. I'm still surviving but barely.
Charlotte Bailey17
Charlotte Bailey17 - I totally understand how you feel. With the Christmas season coming soon, the loneliness gets wor... More »
Stephen
...feeling alone Stephen @Popmyster

I have just lost my wife to mesothelioma and is if by magic the stress of the last 3 months, diagnosis to death,have resulted in me being covered ..
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Tracey
Tracey - Sorry for your loss. It is never easy but when it happens so quickly it can be such a shock. Take... More »
Stephen
Stephen - Tracy Thank you.
Lou
Lou - Stephen I'm sorry for ur loss also.
K
...feeling alone K @k401

Anyone from Pakistan?
David
David - Sorry, no. If an effective product was available from what city would you order it from? would i... More »
K
K - I haven't met someone javing psoriasis in Pakistan. The frequency is very less or maybe people hi... More »
deborah
...feeling alone deborah @deborah4

Been away mostly for a couple of weeks. P in my spine has been acting up horribly. Not able to move much. Feeling a bit better today, but then it flared up all over my skin if you call it that. I'm 70% cover at the best of times for 5 yrs now. Ugh.

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Sarah
Sarah - You are a fighter. We are strong people!
Jill
Jill - So sorry to hear..I know how you feel as I too am pretty much covered...I have given up dairy, ni... More »
Erica
Erica - Sounds like you are having a rough time there Deborah. Hope you will feel better soon x
D
...feeling alone D @d5

Hi my name is D. My paternal Grandmother had seborrhea psoriasis. My father had psoriasis on his entire body. I followed my dads journey when I was 11. I have 3 sons and 2 have small seborrhea spots. Over 130 SCC removed. Still looking for hope
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Michelle
Michelle - Oh my, d. I am sorry to hear that. It sure is a lot to go through. I love that your sense of humo... More »
D
D - Thanks Michele. I have decided getting angry about it only makes me tired. I need all the stren... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Welcome to Flaym, D. You have so much experience for us to share in! I'm sorry to hear about your... More »
Flaym
...feeling alone Flaym @flaym

Is psoriasis hereditary? Do you have family members with psoriasis or is it only you in the family?

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Liz
Liz - No it just happened if low or had an accident which will set it off but as fast as it comes it le... More »
Lela
Lela - yup. I have it in my bloodline... my grandpa's sister, mom's cousin, me and my little girl 😢😢😢
Jill
Jill - So fa I am the only one with P in my family...It was triggered by a beta blocker med in my early... More »
Rosey
...feeling alone Rosey @sue2023

I flake constantly so fighting a losing battle with working,I see there are chefs and waitress and all sortsWhen I go to the social centre I'm not allowed near food service,just sucks ,I get the cupboard organising job demeaning or what
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Glenn
Glenn - Sue, put a large handful of raw oats into an old clean stocking, tie a knot to stop escape and dr... More »
Sarah
Sarah - That's pretty tough Sue. I can see how that would feel demeaning. There is such a lack of awarene... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - Sorry to hear this Sue, I used to manage a restaurant years ago in a hotel,i also did cooking, lu... More »
Patty
...feeling alone Patty @patty12

So, I have been suffering with my psoriasis now for about 7 years and psoriatic arthritis for about 3. Life is miserable. I am in constant pain. There are days when I can even get out of bed. I have psoriasis that covers 75% of my body. Its horrible.
Sarah
Sarah - Welcome to Flaym, Patty. It sounds like a real down cycle with your psoriasis right now. I really... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - Hello Patty, have you tried diet/lifestyle changes? i improved my arthritis a lot by changing my ... More »
David adam
...feeling alone David adam @davidadam

Hi dear

Sarah
Sarah - Hi David Adam, welcome to Flaym! You are not alone here, there are loads of us living with psoria... More »
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP
john,FLAKES TO BEAM UP - Hello David and welcome to flaym, plenty of support here , sorry you feel alone
AngelRondael
...feeling alone AngelRondael @angelrondael

Im suffering from anxienty from now and then and also I have a father that constantly nag about everything. He's not even at home. I have so much things going on. Too much expectations. Sometimes I cant deal with it anymore.

Michelle
Michelle - Hi Angel, anxiety is not nice and can be really difficult.. especially for our skin. It sounds li... More »
Sarah
Sarah - These are all extra pressures that certainly don't help our skin, but so hard not to feel the str... More »
Vivien
...feeling alone Vivien @vivien

Hi I'm feeling a bit down at the moment my psoriasis has flared up on the back and front of my scalp the back has split and is so painful any suggestions would be great thank u Jan x
Millionways
Millionways - Aloe vera gel might cool it down and better the wounds. And you can put on vaseline during the ni... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Jan, Welcome to Flaym. Have you ever tried oil soaks on your scalp? It can be really soothing.... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Welcome Vivien! Argh no split scalp is so sore, I've had this a lot of times too. Mine has split ... More »
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