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Thu-25-09-2014, 11:42 AM
Hi Sandra and thank you for bringing the subject up.... Such a shame that it drives people towards suicide.... I can understand why, because unless you have been in the position of being in pain with the arthritic side and the constant being covered in scales, and being looked at as a freak.
How would you understand!
A lot of the medical profession tend to look at psoriasis as a skin problem and a bit of an annoyance...... But we know it's a chronic illness and the physical parts that we feel and others see are just the tip of the iceberg..... We all try to put on a brave face when we meet people, but inside we are generally suffering.
The psychological side effect of this disease is as bad or in some cases worse than the actual affliction. I have read on other sites and on here where people are feeling suicidal and at the end of their tether.
A few will find their way to various sites, some more supportive than others, I'm always glad when they come here because I think the fact that it is independent keeps people coming back and I think the support the club gives is always positive and helpful.
I hope you cite the article tomorrow when you go to see your consultant and I know you will be forceful and tell them what you need, my advice as always is be assertive and if that doesn't work break down and cry
I wish you much luck and wait to hear what the consultant offers, I'm hoping for good news so you can get on the road to recovery
Jim
How would you understand!
A lot of the medical profession tend to look at psoriasis as a skin problem and a bit of an annoyance...... But we know it's a chronic illness and the physical parts that we feel and others see are just the tip of the iceberg..... We all try to put on a brave face when we meet people, but inside we are generally suffering.
The psychological side effect of this disease is as bad or in some cases worse than the actual affliction. I have read on other sites and on here where people are feeling suicidal and at the end of their tether.
A few will find their way to various sites, some more supportive than others, I'm always glad when they come here because I think the fact that it is independent keeps people coming back and I think the support the club gives is always positive and helpful.
I hope you cite the article tomorrow when you go to see your consultant and I know you will be forceful and tell them what you need, my advice as always is be assertive and if that doesn't work break down and cry
I wish you much luck and wait to hear what the consultant offers, I'm hoping for good news so you can get on the road to recovery
Jim