Lonely.

[CatherineP]

Hello, I am new to all of this, my dermatologist suggested this to me so I have someone to talk to, as right now it feels like I am the only one, as psoriasis is sch a taboo subject. I am 19 years old, and have had psoriasis since i was 14, and I have it quite severly now. There isn't a part of my body that doesn't have patches on it. I'm wondering how other people cope with the pressures of every day life? being a young woman, i feel like i have been stripped of my femininity, and my ability to even feel like a woman. I never wear dresses, or anything that reveals any part of my skin. I feel depressed all of the time, and whenever i see pretty women, who are able to wear what they want and are confident it makes me want to break down. I have a wonderful boyfriend who supports me, but I can't feel confident, even though he tells me he thinks i am beautiful, i don't believe him. i trust him more than anything but there is always a voice in my head telling me he wishes i looked 'normal'. I am so fed up feeling like this and need someone to talk to who knows what it feels like to constantly be uncomfortable in their own skin.