Depression and psoriasis

[jiml]

I have been on anti-depressants for a few years. They were prescribed to me after I had major brain surgery to help control epilepsy ( Due to this surgery, I have been seizure free for 3 years )  

But at the same time I got referred to a psychiatrist and since then I have constantly been monitoring my thoughts and feelings.
When the psoriasis on my hands got really bad and I was trying to cover my hands and hide them, I instantly felt miserable and tearful because I thought it looked so disgusting.
I don't remember feeling like that years ago.

Does all this therapy help us at all? Or does it make us more aware of the things we are least happy about in our lives? I don't know...

Good evening Charlotte you raise a good point at the end of your post. I have never seen a psychiatrist. I think I'm fortunate that I've always been a glass half full person.... I think talking your problems through with someone does get the problem out in the open. I think when you have identified the cause it's so much easier to accept and deal with. Rather than bottling it up
With regards to your hands and trying to hide them I can recognise myself in that situation.. It was always hands and face I dreaded having an outbreak on as they were the first things people notice.
I'm glad the surgery for epilepsy was successful and you are 3 years without a seizure that's brilliant. But it has brought on depression and the need for anti depressants .... That's a shame and probably why you hate the look of your psoriasis more now than before the surgery... So after beating about the bush in answer to your question in my opinion yes I think a psychiatrist can help. But I also think by coming here you have helped yourself.. You are now among a very friendly bunch of people with similar problems to you, who are always ready to talk. So never be alone there's always .... Well nearly always a friendly person here to talk with
Jim