What's it like having psoriasis?

[Grizzly Bear]

Yep, I meant the clammy sheets too..  
Love the cats, my cat Oliver looks like that and he's always licking me. I try to not squeal because in his mind he's doing me a favour but I hate it when pets lick you!

Turnedlight, i'm so sorry, yes, it was your post that i read about clingy clothing.
I will endeavor to try harder to remember things  
Here, will these make you forgive me .......?

I have 3 cats.
2 furry daughters & a furry son lol
My furry son licks me on the odd occasion. His tongue is like rough sandpaper lol
Bless them

A very familiar story , yes it's a very embarrassing disease and swimming in public swimming pools was off limits for me, I didn't have the balls to try to go in , my swimming was in the sea where no one could see me .

Same here, i would go to a place that had no one around.
Had to drive miles to find a quiet spot.  

We have a pool in the back yard (just one of those above ground types but large enough to relax in) and at my worst, I wouldn't even go swimming in it.  It wasn't self consciousness that bothered me, just that I didn't want to shed all those scales in the pool!  Perhaps a bit silly of me and I think I'll get some swimming in this year (or splashing anyway, it's only 4 feet of water and 24 feet across)

You lucky lady Kat.  
Did Mr Kat build it ?

Never boring mate, having to listen to my sister go on about her dog for hours for me is boring.

Anyway I digress....

Everyone has a valid opinion and yours is just as valid as everyone else's I find it interesting reading everything people have been through with P, for a long time I've never really spoken to anyone about it, as Fred said earlier everyone and there dog has an opinion things to try etc etc, even though they mean well they seem to get offended when you say hey thanks for the suggestion but it wont work or tired it etc etc, with creams and stuff I never put them on just before i'm going to bed, or if i do it'll only be on my hands and face.

I'm with you on swimming in the Bristol channel, if i wanted the ready brek glow I'd eat some not going swimming in nuclear waste, I'm also with you on wearing long sleeves in hot weather and being looked at like a crazy fool.

The only thing I am determined with though, is this thing will not beat me. I will not surrender to it, and it will not stop me from doing what I want to do.

Bav, do people look at you oddly when you wear long sleeved shirts etc on a hot day ?

If someone stares at me, i tend to stare back as if to say.......**** off  

@Grizzly Thank you for you input.

#1 I know Bournemouth, Nice

#2 I can't/don't want to swim, but that is a good idea to have a psoriasis and/or other skin complaints only day, I'm sure it would encourage others to have a go.

#3 It all makes sense to me, and I'm sure others can relate.

#4 Re Cotton Clothing: Yes most of my clothing is cotton, especially underclothes, T-shirts, and Trousers.  

A couple of years ago I got into Bamboo Socks they are fantastic, spend a little bit extra on them and don't go cheap.

We also have Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow cases, and quilt covers. A bit more expensive but sooooooooooooooooooooooo comfy and cosy.

Oh and on a side note, if you live in a hard water area get yourself a water softener it will help immensely. (I don't' sell them or have involvement with any company, but can recommend a reasonably priced source for Europe) Ever been to a hotel and after your shower your skin feels all nice and soft? It's down to the Water Softener.  

Yes Fred, i have a water filter jug & a filter kettle too.

The water here on Exmoor is medium to soft so having a shower tends to make my skin feel good.

I would say that it makes my skin as soft as a babies bum but i would be fibbing because it feels like a cheese grater.

Right, off to find my last remaining brain cell.....or i could go & scrub up with some of my wiffy pine tar stuff

By the way everyone, it will be xmas soon