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Ok, so I'm coming out the closet about something... I have psoriasis... There, I said it. Well, it's really not coming out the closet now, because in recent years I've been very vocal about my condition and the effects it has had on my life. But for years I hid in shame. Here, I'll share my struggles, but most importantly I'll share my accomplishments when dealing with this disease. Even if you don't have psoriasis you can relate to my blogs, because it's not all about psoriasis it's about life. For serious inquires email me at AlishaBridges@hotmail.com
Ok, so I'm coming out the closet about something... I have psoriasis... There, I said it. Well, it's really not coming out the closet now, because in recent years I've been very vocal about my condition and the effects it has had on my life. But for years I hid in shame. Here, I'll share my struggles, but most importantly I'll share my accomplishments when dealing with this disease. Even if you don't have psoriasis you can relate to my blogs, because it's not all about psoriasis it's about life. For serious inquires email me at AlishaBridges@hotmail.com
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Feeling so empowered about #psoriasis!! More to come!!!
Does anyone know how to design tumblr pages? I need this to look less like a blog site and more like a website!
My #psoriasis is a lot better than the last time I posted pictures! I’ll discuss what I’ve been using in a upcoming post, so stay tuned!
1 year ago
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Loving yourself is the first step to accepting your #psoriasis
Psoriasis: Don't Hide From Help
As a child, Alisha B. had a few patches of what looked like a rash on her knees and elbows. She and her parents didn’t think anything of it. Then things changed, and her skin has ever been the same since.
After she had the chicken pox at… (Click the Link to Continue Reading)
1 year ago
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Don’t for get to check in for the Psoriasis Psuperhero of the month tomorrow at 10am est! Learn how a psoriasis conquer deals with the embarrassment of having this disease!
SWITCHING MY BLOG TO WORDPRESS… BEINGINMEINMYOWNSKIN.WORDPRESS.COM
I really need a big favor from a few folks who have #psoriasis! Please inbox me for details.
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I had the same skin disorder since I was three. But I only have it on my legs and sometimes on my arms. They leave ugly scars, I tell you.
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1 year ago
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How often do you think about your #psoriasis?
Psoriasis Psuperhero of the Month: Jessica B.
I met this lovely young lady through Twitter! Everybody welcome Jessica B. as the Psoriasis Psuperhero for the month of February!
(Jessica and her son Trevor)
Name: Jessica B
Age: 32
Location: North VA
3 words that describe your journey with psoriasis: Embarrassing, painful, and acceptance.
Describe a time when you felt uncomfortable about your skin, how did you get over it: I was most uncomfortable in high school, when I could never wear black or dark-colored shirts for fear of embarrassment caused by my very painful scalp psoriasis. Sometimes kids would say my hair was dirty and that was causing dandruff. If only they’d known my struggles…
What are some successful over-the-counter methods you have used: I studied in aromatherapy for a time, and a successful treatment I found was a geranium oil and peanut oil mixture. Also Psoriasin seemed to work, but I didn’t want to use it because it stung.
Where’s the last place you’ve been to with your skin exposed, how was that experience: My psoriasis is mainly on my scalp, but it shows a little when I have my hair up. I honestly don’t think about how it looks, I’m just concerned with whether or not I have flakes on my shirt.
How are you conquering psoriasis and not suffering from it: I decided years ago to treat it as best as I can and not let it define who I am. I still struggle, but recent acceptance of psoriasis (thanks to Kim Kardashian and Leanne Rimes) has made me accept my own personal flaws.
5 out of 7,000,000
1 year ago
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Psoriasis Psuperhero of the Month: “Ez” Goen
This is the Psoriasis Psuperhero for the month of January! I met this gentleman at the NPF conference in June as well! I didn’t get the chance to talk to him as much while there, but we have kept in touch via Facebook! He’s an inspirational guy! Thanks for all you do Ez Goen. Happy New Year!
Name: Tom “EZ” Goen
Age: 50
Location: From Dyersville IA but travel the USA
Age Diagnosed: 43
3 words that describe your journey with psoriasis: Embarrassment, Misunderstood and excitement.
How do you overcome the shame of having this disease: I have no shame instead I advocate and educate about it across the Country. I had shame and depression 3 years ago.
If someone was rude to you about your psoriasis how would you respond: I respond by educating about Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. I like to show off my feet with no toenails. I did have a few people ask me if I had Aids. Told em nope, kind of the opposite, my immune system is too strong and it is not contagious
Whats the hardest part about having this disease: It caused me to be disabled. Not really from the Psoriasis but the PsA. With PsA you can see what goes on with someones skin on the outside. You can only imagine what goes on in the inside with your bones and joints.
What has helped you the most in dealing with your skin: Acceptance. I believe my biologic shots have helped a lot as well as the vitamin D that I get from the sun while riding over 30,000 miles around the Country these last 16 Months.
How are you conquering psoriasis and not suffering from it: Acceptance. These were the cards that I was dealt with.
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