If you could talk to your psoriasis, what would you say?

Dear P. S Oriasis You have been with me for near twenty two years. We first met when I was six months old and since then, my life has never been the same. You were there when family members looked at me in horror and made snidey comments. You were there when strangers pointed and stared at me. You were there when I was physically and emotionally bullied throughout my school years. Did you help me? Of course you didn't! You flared up and just made things worse... We've tried to help you and many others have chipped in to help and reduce your pain but you just ignored us. You've even stolen from me! How can something stay with you for so long and have the nerve to steal from you?! My confidence and my self esteem has been taken away because of you, yet you obviously take pleasure in watching me struggling in my work and social life. That was bad enough, yet you decided to welcome you're partner into my life. All Ms P. Arthritis has done is pain and I'm getting sick and (very, very, very) tired of it! I just want to know how much longer the two of you are going to mess up with my life? I'm terrified that at some point in the future, you will do this to any children that I may have. What's the point?

To reply to Bluebell30 Hi, my name is Dominic and I work for the Psoriasis Association. For information or advice about psoriasis, why not contact our helpline by calling 08456 760 076 or emailing us at mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk. Hopefully one of our helpline advisors will be able to give you some tips to help manage your psoriasis between now and your appointment with the Dermatologist. Apologies for taking the thread off topic.

hi p, i see you have invaded my body, this has been most distressing, im the most self concious i have ever been. thoughts of the present, and future scare me so much. with all the fear and depression, i feel, honestly as if im being threatened. in the midst of all this however, there exists a wide range of books, vegan diets, alkaline water, and oils and bath salts that i have in store for you. at present im too depressed to completely change my lifestyle, but beware, it will not always be this way, because i know i can get you back for all the nights out i missed, all the hurt and feeling of isolation and get rid of you you may have threatened me, but without considering one thing, i don't respond kindly to threats

Dear P- Well id just like to say thank you. For u have taught me how to accept people more easily. You have taught me not to judge a book by its cover. You have taught me to accept. You have also taught me who i need in my life and who isnt worth my time due to their judgement towards me. But.. You have also taken away my childhood, You have caused me severe pain and many sleepless nights. You have starved me of every ounce of my confidence. You have given me anxiety and depression. I couldnt be like all my friends, wearing pretty dresses and shorts, short sleeves n nice tops. Your also ruining my future, I will be forever judged, i will have a few failed relationships and also friendships. I will be looking in the mirror and not like what i see for as long as i live. But.. You cant have all of me, you cant change my personality and you cant ever take away my hope and dreams, For u may have won the battle. But i shall win the war.

I hate you and everything you ve done to my body over the years. I think im happy when im alone.. im not.....i like to have fun, laugh, meet people and to be with my friends and family. I have to be someone i dont want to be, all because of you 'P'. You ve made my life so so hard, please give me a break.

I'd like to thank you psoriasis because of you I no longer ever drink alcohol I stopped smoking , I eat super health and work out every day you've got me into a ridiculous daily route of moisturizers creams and supplements. Your keeping me single which is good for the bank balance and stress levels. I've got a sneaky feeling your never going to leave but thats ok I'll keep working hard living my life and when you feel like f%#king off I'll through you a leaving party old friend