Stress and Psoriasis

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Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Remission of my Psoriasis. When my Psoriasis went into remission for a couple of years, it was likely because my immune system turned off its attack on my body. This allowed the symptoms to fade. Due to emotional stress, it flared up again.

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Justin
Justin - I put freshly squeezed juice with tomato juice to make a tomato slurry, then store the skin. Wha... More »
Julia
Julia - Let us know if it works.
Justin
Justin - I will.
Jane
...feeling frustrated Jane @jane2445

Which comes first, the negativity and stress or the P?
Can’t get my head round what triggers this viscous circle. Some days I want to circle up in a ball and hope it all goes away.
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Jane
Jane - It was the first time I’d approached someone with P . After such a lovely response I shall do it ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Me too. Smiling all the way and my admiration has grown so much for you Jane. It took courage to ... More »
Aleksandar
Aleksandar - Stress...
Michelle
...feeling okay Michelle @mishlyn

Super stressful day yesterday..the type where you have no control. We got caught driving in a major storm. Hail bigger than golf balls. Today mini flare, no redness just new flakes. What do you do to calm yourself when this type of stress happens?

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Glenn
Glenn - I look at myself in the mirror and immediately think " my god man, youre a handsome chap 😂, but s... More »
dennis
dennis - I find everything to be funny. In your situation i feel like i would have just stopped the car a... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Dennis. Nothing wrong with that. You have a great sense of humour and that's what's important.
Sarah
...feeling okay Sarah @sarahuk

Is stress your number 1 psoriasis trigger? Me, yes! For sure...
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Sarah
Sarah - Thanks everyone! Yes I think we all respond to different types of stress in different ways don't ... More »
Millionways
Millionways - Hi Sarah, is there a way to reduce the stress? Make a list of what you have to do. And strike ... More »
Cherryl
Cherryl - Yes Sarah, for me I think emotional stress brings on a flare, albeit a delayed reaction, but a fl... More »
Michelle
...feeling angry Michelle @michelle1021

When going through emotional stress, how soon do you get a flare? Is it mild or severe?

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Michelle
Michelle - I agree with you Robin. Life is short. We should enjoy life and what it has to offer. I have made... More »
Sarah
Sarah - That scalp mix sounds great Casey. Thank you for sharing it. You have been through so much, let's... More »
Rosey
Rosey - When Mum died suddenly last Sept ,I was so overwhelmed,Drank heavy for a month and it's the only ... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Having a lot of stress at work, I saw a new spot on the back of my shoulder this morning. I was instantly in a state of panic as the cold weather hasn't been to kind on my P. :(

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Chris
Chris - That was what not shat *
Chris
Chris - One of my worse mis-spellings 😑
Michelle
Michelle - Don't worry Chris. We understood what you said :) We all get our days :)
Peter
...feeling angry Peter @peter5300

loads of stress right now... big flare up on its way , they broke in to my house last night wile i was home, i am ok

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john,Flakes to beam up
john,Flakes to beam up - Ok nice, never been there, i know of many people from there though :)
Peter
Peter - Summers are as hot as the ones in South Africa, so cant wait after the -1 this morning
Michelle
Michelle - Ai Peter. I'm sorry and I do hope it gets better quick. The nice weather will also contribute to ... More »
Peter
...feeling frustrated Peter @peter5300

So, i have that after 3 and a bit months, learnt some hard leasons and what helps my P. sadly after a bit of an unhappy weekend and some bad food, P is back in full force, but starting again after some hard dissension making, have a great day

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Sarah
Sarah - You'll have lots of supporters here for your upcoming changes Peter, whatever they may be! We are... More »
Peter
Peter - thanks all will defiantly keep everyone posted
Marisa
Marisa - Its trial and error.. but once you get back on, I found healing starts to happen in a few days.
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @mishlyn

I had a wonderful weekend & I hope you all did too! I enjoyed several glasses of red wine and am happy to say my skin is still calm :) I really think my state of mind effects my P the most. What do you think has the biggest effect on yours?

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Michelle
Michelle - We have too much on our plate anyway to worry about what other's think of us. I'm like an old lad... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Hey Mish! That is so great you enjoyed your lovely weekend away. Yes I agree I think if we are re... More »
Lynn
Lynn - I agree with the state of mind and our anxiety levels! Happy that you had a wonderful weekend! :)
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 »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

I love animals so much and hearing about the abuse breaks my heart. I will cry and cry and eventually I can't stop itching. I feel that Psychological pain, mental pain, or emotional pain is the biggest enemy to Psoriasis. What do you think?
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Kay
Kay - I agree its definitely an enemy, i was depressed and being emotionally abused by an ex, my skin w... More »
Michelle
Michelle - ahhh yes Michelle.. mine too, absolutely. I cant watch the news anymore, Animal cruelty is s... More »
Michelle
Michelle - awwwww Thank you Chris. They are so cute and beautiful. :) I'm most happy when I'm outdoors.
Sarah
...feeling okay Sarah @sarahuk

I noticed something recently. When my skin is flaring, I become much more prone to mental introspection, thinking about things and dwelling on things that wouldn't normally bother me too much. Is this a personal thing, or do others find this? ✨✨✨
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Michelle
Michelle - The problem is we think too much and do too little to enjoy life. I'm 'the living in the moment' ... More »
Jane
Jane - I experience this too. Anything becomes a major issue for me.
Sarah
Sarah - So I am not alone! Now... how to switch it around...
lisa
...feeling angry lisa @misslisalou

some people really make me angry! two faced so called friends boil my piss! and flares my skin....grrrrrrrr
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john,Flakes to beam up
john,Flakes to beam up - Thanks Michelle, Good luck mishlyn with the house renting and going back to work, hope all goes ... More »
Bev
Bev - Wishing you the best of luck with finding a place to rent Michelle
Michelle
Michelle - Thanks so much John, Michelle & Bev ❤ I am hopeful. Making this decision not to move in with mil... More »
Millie
...feeling afraid Millie @millie0611

First got psoriasis two years ago when I was going though a very stressful period in my life.
In the past two months it started spreading all over my body. I feel if I don't manage to stop it I am going to be covered head to toe in no time. Advice?
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Ruben
Ruben - Hey Nikola, be careful with corticostéroïde creams. When used on a regular base it will damage yo... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I agree Ruben. Steroids are bad for our skin. I used it more than 20 years ago and will never go ... More »
Nikola
Nikola - Thx for tips. Am using it on and of only on some parts of my body. Know that they are bad and avo... More »
Michelle
...feeling hopeful Michelle @mishlyn

The next 10 months are going to test stress & my skin like never before lol. My family will be moving in with my mother & father in law, while we save money for a down payment on a house. I am grateful, I am, but my mil and I clash. Kinda scared, lol
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Karin
Karin - I see you are reading Wayne Dyer. How about Eckhart Tolle? My heart is with you, it will test yo... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Ahhh yes :) y'all are so right. So many blessings along the way. I need to shut down the worry ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I have read one of Eckhart tolle's books, thanks Karin! The Power of Now 😊 I should pull it out ... More »
lisa
...feeling angry lisa @misslisalou

well I'm sure my psoriosis will flare as my car has broken down and looks like a big repair..stress ain't the word
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john,Flakes to beam up
john,Flakes to beam up - Cool, the movie Venom will be out soon i see on adverts :) i was reading about bad foods on the ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Oh I would love to watch Venom. I'm a Marvel fan. I know that popcorn is bad but for some reason ... More »
lisa
lisa - big hugs to all of you...truly wonderful people..yes we all go through crap,some bad people in th... More »
Michelle
...feeling okay Michelle @mishlyn

When high stress arrises for me I reach for that comfort food. Both are not good for my skin. What are some P friendly comfort foods & snacks you have found?
Thanks! Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful day! 🌞
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Shawn
Shawn - Hippeas (pea protein snacks) - organic, gluten free, diary free, gmo free - they come in differen... More »
Susan
Susan - For me Michelle I think it's almonds... Especially as of late. My boyfriend always has a big bag... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Thanks everyone for the great ideas!! 😃
Michelle
...feeling okay Michelle @mishlyn

Stress can consume me & I tend to neglect my self care routines. It's been a hectic few days. I turn to comfort food, get less sleep, water, moisturizing & lemon even, lol. Skin flaring. How do you stay focused when stress is beyond your control?

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Rich
Rich - It's easy to loose control when times become hard or stressed.. We all have our ways to fill our... More »
lisa
lisa - go easy on yourself, your only human and we all slip out of self care now and again..i destress b... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Music and singing always seem to help soothe me too Lisa.. Although sometimes I forget about that... More »
El
...feeling frustrated El @el1

Can anyone tell me if grief could affect my P ? or having Radioactive treatment ? It just seems that everyday their are new bits appearing everywhere and i have never been this bad before .

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Michelle
Michelle - Great to hear its helping El!! ❤🍋🍋
john,Flakes to beam up
john,Flakes to beam up - Your welcome ,I thought i would try it,I was seeing Clints comments here and then i posted i am ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Yes grief definitely can affect psoriasis. It has affected mine in the past. Emotional stress is ... More »
Roxanne
...feeling excited Roxanne @roxanne

Wow. Sold my house and have 11 days to get everything out .Talk about stress.I don't have time to pee let alone be stressed.
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Jen
Jen - Hi Roxanne. I know what you mean. Been there plenty times. Please don't stress! Put music on and... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Super fast! Wow! Congratulations Roxanne! I agree with Jen- put some music on.. such a good hel... More »
Susan
Susan - Well make sure you pee... That's good I think Roxanne. It's a positive sometimes with moving as ... More »


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Stress a common trigger for psoriasis flare-ups. While stress can make your psoriasis worse, psoriasis can also be the cause of stress. There are different ways to reduce your stress level that may also help your psoriasis too. See how others find ways to battle with stress and psoriasis.

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