The burden of dealing with a skin disease on a daily basis can weigh heavily on people with psoriasis, making them more prone to depression, anxiety and insomnia. If you feel you have to cope with your condition on your own, withdrawing from family and friends, think again. Learn how talking to them about it and staying connected can lighten your load.
A decent night’s sleep is a great way to get set up for the day’s challenges. Psoriasis can make it difficult to achieve this modest goal, opening the door to stress and anxiety. Take steps to improve your sleep when stress from psoriasis causes insomnia and makes the condition worse. It will be a lot easier to say good morning.
When your skin is inflamed, the body releases chemicals causing it to itch. Most people with psoriasis find this the most annoying symptom. It can range from mild to severe, but itching – and the common-sense need to resist scratching – afflicts everyone with the condition. If it’s driving you mad, don’t despair: enlist your doctor’s help.
Do you find it hard to resist scratching even when you know it prevents your skin from healing? There are numerous strategies you can try to bring your itching under control, from soothing your psoriasis in the first place, to regulating temperature and humidity at home and wearing the right clothing. Don’t forget that the doctor can help, too.
