How on earth are we meant to live up to that kind of pressure? Well obviously we can't! No one is perfect. I certainly know I'm not. Maybe practically perfect like Mary Poppins but even that would be a stretch!
I know I used to place a lot of pressure upon myself when I was younger to look nice, be a little bit trendy but most of all look as pretty as I can. Are you the type of person that buys clothing to hide your skin? I no longer do that. I might buy clothing specifically to hide body parts I don't like but not to hide my psoriasis. These days I am much more about comfort. Who cares what I look like as long as I am clean & not overly slobby. I'm no girly girl that likes to dress up and wear make up. As long as I don't look like a bogan I'm happy.
I'd like to think that I have come to terms with the fact that I can
bare my skin. That I am not afraid to show of my arms or legs (within reason I dress modestly without looking old fashioned). I would like to think that I don't care what people think about my psoriasis. I don't worry about it anywhere near as much as I used to. To be honest there are some days during summer where I see people staring at me and think take a picture it will last longer. I never say it out loud but I have thought it. Although I know my boys have said it, well Brodie has.Are you comfortable in your own skin or do you hide behind your clothing?
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I definitely dress to cover. I hate myself. It's extremely hot in Oklahoma, and humid, but I have to wear long sleeve shirts in public.
Hi Jamie, I was like that for an awfully long time. Especially when my skin was at its worst. I felt ashamed of my skin. Perhaps one day you might regain some confidence and be able to wear short sleeves. Hang in there.
I wish I could. I just feel like a monster. My arms and hands are plastered with it. I can live having to cover my legs and feet, but it's impossible to keep my hands covered.
I am so sorry to hear that Jamie. What sort of stuff have you used on your hands? I had P on mine not all that long ago & using the tar based potion from my derm has really helped. Perhaps you could try some coaltar based creams & see if that helps your hands.
I don't have any medicine, can't afford the prescriptions or the doctor. It really stinks. The best treatment I ever got was when I got to be on a tester program, I used Clobex spray. They gave me 4 oz bottle at a time, it took 2 months to complete clear up. I have since then purchased 2 bottles of Clobex spray - 1 oz bottles $300. Lasts about 2 weeks. I hate this disease.
Can you go to the pharmacist and try some over the counter medicines? With any luck perhaps you might be able to get into another tester program. It's certainly something worth looking into.
Its a shame you don't live here in Australia. I'd be able to help you more then.
I used to live near the ocean and would always cover my arms. I thought my arms had gotten fat. Since I moved to the Valley, the burbs of Los Angeles (inland) I don't care. It gets to be too hot to worry about it. Now I wear sleeveless tops and dresses all the time.
You're right Kat, sometimes it gets way too hot to care about what your wearing just as long as you're comfortable.
Wouldnt it be nice if we lived in a world that people could be accepting of each other no matter how they looked. Todays society is so superficial. I dont have psoriasis on my arms or legs but I also hide under clothing as I am overweight. I have gone through much of the same emotions that those of you have over your P.
Also, I love your blog, I dont know if Ive ever commented on how lovely it is. Keep up the fantastic job :)
Thank you & I know what you mean Me,Myself and I. I'm no skinny Minnie so I hide myself for other reasons. Today's society can be very superficial which is such a shame. It would be an ideal world if everyone didn't worry about how everybody else looked or worried about what others thought of them. Perhaps one day it wont matter but I guess that would only ever happen in the movies.
Hi, thanks for following me. I've joined your Blooming Lovely blog. I'm from the special needs blog hop.
My now 5yo had severe eczema as a baby. It was through a very restrictive diet that he cleared up. He does have periodic rashes still though, depending on what he eats; his diet must still be limited. The eczema isn't an issue anymore, but he's severely autistic.
Oh, & I hide behind clothes too; I prefer to be modest but right now it's mostly because of being overweight.
Thanks again... Michele
Hi Michelle,
I'm glad that you have found something that helps your son with his skin. It can be very hard to find the right balance.
Thanks for following back :)
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