Relationships

Love and war with psoriasis.

Mark
...feeling hopeful Mark @markshelby61

I’ve been on methotrexate for over 25 years and it works for me I have 3 monthly blood checks
Juliannel Arkin
...feeling okay Juliannel Arkin @Juliannelarkin

Good evening
I have psoriasis for 30 year I bit fed up with my psoriasis I feel stressed 😥 on and off Iam happy 😊

RIAZ
RIAZ - You are not alone, we all have that feeling. It's a rollacoaster of emotions. Medications that g... More »
James
James - hello
john,Hulk
...feeling okay john,Hulk @chewbacca

Hello all, I been through hell last 3 days, I have developed ruematiod arthrits because of this mesh in me, 4 problems to deal with,trying be positive,Maybe more problems when mesh out, My wife is the best in the world, so supportive to me,Thanks :)
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Just thought to let you know that , I have cured my irritable bowels, thats was rough. I havnt ha... More »
Rita
Rita - Hi John, Glad to hear that you’re feeling a bit better. You seem to be doing everything you can t... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Thank yu Rita, I still feelrubbish but better rubbish lol, mainly because of eye strain vision pr... More »
Sarah
...feeling sad Sarah @sarahlou

Is anyone suffering really badly at the moment coz of this social disciplining and also not seeing people?

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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - No not as such as i am an essential worker, i work in a nursing home in maintenance, Scary thing... More »
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH - Got worst p atm .. so sad , I feel freak or beast and my husband is the beauty .. "Beauty a... More »
Michael Chidwick
Michael Chidwick - My daughter is an Almoner in Stafford
Diane
...feeling frustrated Diane @diane2024

I am a suffering bad with my skinthe psoriasis it makes me ich its om my legs bottom back and stomack head and arms . It flacks it gets inflamed. And it makes me mad

Troy
Troy - I feel your pain Diane. Going through the same. Gonna bite the bullet and try a biologic.
G
...feeling okay G @gj

Today a 5 y/o girl came to me after staring for a while at my elbow P and then she said ur bleeding why is that did u fall on it? I looked at her and smiled then said no that’s my skin it’s normal to have it! Does it hurt she asked? I almost cried..
Michelle
Michelle - awww G. I'm sorry to hear this but hey, chin up. Children are precious and they only see the good... More »
G
G - Thank you michelle ❤️❤️
Flaym
...feeling insecure Flaym @flaym

Some members suggested adding an opt-in dating section for psoriasis warriors here on Flaym. What do you think?
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Michelle
Michelle - Hi GaryG Yes I'm sure that will be a worry to most especially when both have P. Thing is, it som... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Thats true Michelle, I made a choice not to pass it on and i am glad for that, It is a choice th... More »
James
James - hello
Ed
...feeling okay Ed @Mister

I was looking on the Quora page in relation to narcissists and they said being around people with these traits can lead to developing a hyper immune disease. I have psoriasis and it got worse the more time I spend with my narcissistic mother.

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Elaine
Elaine - Michelle, you are always upbeat, loving, nurturing and supportive. I'm going to endeavor to be m... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Ed, I'm sorry. Yes your mom is too old to change now I do agree with you but hey, keep your chin ... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello Ed. So sorry here this , May explain why i was so bad with psoriasis when i was a child, i... More »
Peter
...feeling excited Peter @peter5300

So i hear there will be a dating app for people with P called Psoriasis Singles, dated to launch 10/01/2020. what do you think about it? I have a hopeful view for it.

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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Why not Flaym :) Great,,It will help people meet a partner for them ,Have confidence in the ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Yes true John. So many of us feel insecure about our condition and too scared to date. Having so... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Ah Michehelle, I wont discuss my beauty options with you , thats okay :)
Sean
...feeling okay Sean @sean1

Hi, does anyone feel like their perspective on life/relationships with others has changed since P?

john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello Sean,I am a lifer and get this anywhere , I just go with the flow , At the moment i have ha... More »
Peter
Peter - My take is if they care for you it wont matter, with my P i try not let it rule me and try keep m... More »
Sean
Sean - Thanks for your words guys, it means a lot <3 Sometimes its hard to relate to other people but it... More »
Rosey
...feeling excited Rosey @sue2023

🤸‍♂️Congratulations to Michelle and John on your special day💐💖
Have a fantastic future and best wishes now and forever XX
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - 4th December 1.10 pm South African time thee wed my love :)
Michelle
Michelle - aww so sweet thank you Rosey xxx
Michelle
Michelle - Thank you Ellen :) xxx
Lindakay1948
...feeling happy Lindakay1948 @lindakay1948

Flaym and all its members were there for me I am dancing again,working again and feel truly Blessed by you all
Rosey
Rosey - Well done!❤️
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - Thank You Rosey like I said none of anything I do will ever fix me..or even cure me..but I acqui... More »
Rosey
Rosey - Yes am a believer, the people here really help, and it's good to share good and bad times. Pitt... More »
Phil
...feeling alone Phil @padavis

Bad flare up do in part to stress. Life kinda sucks right now. But I know God is in charge. Please pray.

Rita
Rita - Stress is so bad for psoriasis but easier said than done to be stress free. Hope life gets better... More »
Rains
...feeling alone Rains @rains

It feels so good outside but can only be out there for so long
carol
carol - I actually do better in cooler weather. Had heat stroke once and cannot tolerate sun or heat. I... More »
Rains
...feeling frustrated Rains @rains

Grrr this weather is starting the flame ups
Rosie
Rosie - It’s the same for me. I plan on buying thick thermal tights and comfory jumpers
Michelle
...feeling excited Michelle @michelle1021

Hi my lovely Flaymers. Hope you are all well and the P is treating you good? I have happy news. Getting married in December to my love and we will have a flaky party. To those who don't know, my love is a flaker too :) Happy times for us :)
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Rita
Rita - So happy for you. Have a lovely life and a good marriage.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Yep, jose antonio The flakes are an added bonus :) , Theres more to me than most people with ... More »
carol
carol - Happy for you.
Sarah
...feeling insecure Sarah @sarahld

Hello everyone
I’ve joined this social site because I’m feeling pretty miserable and anxious about my guttate psoriasis it’s neck to feet basically big bright red spots everywhere
Feel partners/friends dont understand😔

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carol
carol - I have to agree. Noone really understands unless they have lived it and it is that way with ever... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Have you noticed that only ignorant shallow people do not understand others with conditions? It's... More »
deborah
deborah - Hey Sarah, me too, much of the time. xo.
Michael2019
...feeling happy Michael2019 @michael2019

Completely clear thank God

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Linda
Linda - There is hope!
Natalia
Natalia - Please, explain how
Julia
Julia - Yes please explain how you were able to clear it
Rosie
...feeling alone Rosie @roskw

To be honest sometimes I think it would be easier for people with P to date other people with P. Some people without P will never understand and it’s just so much harder to date when you have P. 23 and never been in the dating game

Mishlyn
Mishlyn - stay strong & know that you will find your perfect person.. you need to believe in it in order fo... More »
G
G - Don’t worry I am sure someday you will find the right person who will accept you and your Pso, we... More »
Rosie
Rosie - Thank you G and thank you Michelle for your beautifully spoken words.
Christine
...feeling hopeful Christine @christine10

Hello! How do you tell your new partner that you have P and what's the reaction? Thanks
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello Christine,I always have in my past told them first as you get to know them,I just bring it ... More »
G
G - Hey Christine, for me i was straight forward with my skin condition, it didn’t matter to me if he... More »
Christine
Christine - Thanks for your kind thoughts. Any other answers?:)
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