I read in a book that people that have Psoriasis are weeping through their skin. Last night as I lay awake itching I had a lot of time to think and it got me to wondering about something. I know in my life I have had a lot of disapointments and pain. I was emotionally and physically abused as a child. I had to take care of my Mother who was sick, and also help raise my Brothers. this started when I was 10 and basically I lost my childhood. When it came time for proms and weddings I got nothing, they had the money, I was just not important enough. I have never had a day in my life where I felt special or pretty. I got married at 18. I loved him and we are still together, but I think I got married so fast to escape my miserable home life. I did not escape it though because anytime my Parents needed someone to drag into the middle of their fights they called on me. I thought I was helping them. :rolleyes: They eventually got a divorce after 33 years of marriage and lots of abuse. My Mom died three years later from lung cancer. My own marriage has been full of let downs and pain. We have had marriage trouble and financial trouble. When I look in the mirror I see someone that looks sad. I see someone who has given up on having any dreams come true. I am in physical and emotional pain. I am on antidepressants and Xanax. Not helping much. I am not sharing this to make you feel sorry for me. My point or question is are any of you in emtional pain that could be manifesting itself as Psoriasis? This question is causing me to look at what I am doing to cause this, and how do I let it all go. Maybe it is because I turned 40 this year and became a Grandmother, but I have been looking at this and it is really bugging me. Thanks for letting me vent, I am having a bad day, after a bad night on pain and itching. :(

I'm sorry for all your troubles. Seems like the medical profession can't help you very well with your depression if you still feel this badly. Have you tried counselling?

Hi Ksayre,
Sometimes our emotional pain is worse that the physical. Some how we have to let go of things that we have no control over. It's hard to do but, there comes a time, it's let it go or let it destroy you. You had no control when you were growing up so now you can let this go. Try not to be bitter about how you were treated because there is nothing you can do about it now. It is hard but you have to keep trying. We all have some difficult times and just want to give up. I know I have felt like that with my p. Many, many times I have just sat down and cried when I could not stop the pain. Then I get mad and keep going. When things get bad, just hang on and and be determined that you are not going to let it get you.
Granny

Grannyfanny is right. Emotional pain is worst than the physical. You have no control of what happens to you as a child. Sometimes we just have to let it go. I have had ups and downs with p for over 40 years and other stuff. You just try not to let it get you down. Think of more positive things. I know that is hard because the p is always there bugging you. We totally let p run our lives. Everything in our lives is done around what stage the p is in that day. From the way we dress, to where we go, even what type of make up to wear for the day, what type of shoes we wear, just everything. Try not to let this get to you so much. Having p is surely a roller coaster ride. Just keep your head up and stay positve.

Wow, you've really been through a lot in your life! I know it's hard to stay strong, and yes, emotional pain can be worse than physical. But as far it causing p, no, I don't really think that. I think we with p have a genetic blip waiting to go off that at some point does. But stress and pain can definitely aggravate it. I hope you find some support and help.