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Sun-01-04-2012, 13:33 PM
Dear All,
I just wanted to introduce myself and talk about my Psoriasis a little bit. It would be nice to have someone to speak with about it, if someone had the time.
I am 25 years old, male, working in a busy job in london but without too many life-responsibilities. I am not married and do not have children so life is sort of simple on the whole.
I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few months ago although i noticed it first about 2 years ago localised on my elbows.
The psoriasis came to life when i was in a highly stressful sitaution at work. I tried to fight the stress and ignore it at first but i eventually quit my job and became unemployed for a few months. I was severely stressed due to work, i used to get stomache cramps and breathing problems in the evenings. In short i hated my job and my colleagues. It was my first encounter with stress but it was severe. I would say that i have not really been highly stressed since but i've noticed that since being very highly stressed in the past it can sneak up on me from time to time and it is something i try my best to control.
I've noticed that when i bcome stressed the Psoriasis tends to become worse. It shows on the back of my hands and knuckles. As of today i'm feeling quite chilled with everything and it's not showing on my hands and is only lightly on my elbows. I'm enjoying life, have a very nice job with great colleagues and a nice girlfriend.
From what i have noticed the Psoriasis is directly linked with my stress levels so i am always trying to keep my stress to minimum.
As already mentioned I am treating it by keeping a stress-free life but also:
- I am very active with exercise which i think helps. I go to the gym 3 times minimum a week and do a variety of weight lifting a long cardio sessions. I think this helps a lot and also helps to keep me stress free.
- I have not quit, but i have reduced my alcohol intake massively. I get drunk very rarely now and hardly ever socially drink. I do not drink with meals either.
- I have upped my water intake substantially and eat fruits regularly (not sure if this actually does anything though)
- In terms of medicine i take prescribed Dovonex Ointment for my elbows which i massage into my skin in the evenings
- I also take vitamins D, Evening Primrose Oil and Cystenine (in 1 tablet) (otherwise known at Skin, Hair and Nails) and i also take Omega Oils 3, 6 and 9. I also take vitamin c every two days. I have been taking these for about 6 weeks now and i think it is benefitting me somewhat.
- I have done a few sun bed treatments at my gym just to experiement what would happen but this seemed to make no difference.
Well that's all i have to say... I think that stress is the key here and it is this which causes outbreaks. So i'm going to try my best to live a stress free life... but obviously this is easier said than done...
Thanks if you read. I would love to have any comments!
Kindest Regards,
Richard
I just wanted to introduce myself and talk about my Psoriasis a little bit. It would be nice to have someone to speak with about it, if someone had the time.
I am 25 years old, male, working in a busy job in london but without too many life-responsibilities. I am not married and do not have children so life is sort of simple on the whole.
I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few months ago although i noticed it first about 2 years ago localised on my elbows.
The psoriasis came to life when i was in a highly stressful sitaution at work. I tried to fight the stress and ignore it at first but i eventually quit my job and became unemployed for a few months. I was severely stressed due to work, i used to get stomache cramps and breathing problems in the evenings. In short i hated my job and my colleagues. It was my first encounter with stress but it was severe. I would say that i have not really been highly stressed since but i've noticed that since being very highly stressed in the past it can sneak up on me from time to time and it is something i try my best to control.
I've noticed that when i bcome stressed the Psoriasis tends to become worse. It shows on the back of my hands and knuckles. As of today i'm feeling quite chilled with everything and it's not showing on my hands and is only lightly on my elbows. I'm enjoying life, have a very nice job with great colleagues and a nice girlfriend.
From what i have noticed the Psoriasis is directly linked with my stress levels so i am always trying to keep my stress to minimum.
As already mentioned I am treating it by keeping a stress-free life but also:
- I am very active with exercise which i think helps. I go to the gym 3 times minimum a week and do a variety of weight lifting a long cardio sessions. I think this helps a lot and also helps to keep me stress free.
- I have not quit, but i have reduced my alcohol intake massively. I get drunk very rarely now and hardly ever socially drink. I do not drink with meals either.
- I have upped my water intake substantially and eat fruits regularly (not sure if this actually does anything though)
- In terms of medicine i take prescribed Dovonex Ointment for my elbows which i massage into my skin in the evenings
- I also take vitamins D, Evening Primrose Oil and Cystenine (in 1 tablet) (otherwise known at Skin, Hair and Nails) and i also take Omega Oils 3, 6 and 9. I also take vitamin c every two days. I have been taking these for about 6 weeks now and i think it is benefitting me somewhat.
- I have done a few sun bed treatments at my gym just to experiement what would happen but this seemed to make no difference.
Well that's all i have to say... I think that stress is the key here and it is this which causes outbreaks. So i'm going to try my best to live a stress free life... but obviously this is easier said than done...
Thanks if you read. I would love to have any comments!
Kindest Regards,
Richard
