Anyone?

[-broken winged angel-]

So here recently, I went to my doctor for this issue I've been having with my legs... An itchy scaly rash up and down my legs. He diagnosed me with a form of psoriasis. He explained to me that I'm going to have to deal with this for the rest of my life. I'm scared to be honest. And now I'm afraid to wear shorts in the summer.

And on top of this I have old self harm scars I'm learning to deal with. I just got over my self harm not too long ago. But this isn't helping me at all...

I told my boyfriend about it and he told me that it isn't going to effect our relationship. But this is going to be difficult to live with and I'm not sure I can take dealing with this for the rest of my life. I'm not even 18 yet! I turn 18 in a couple of months... I'm scared and I don't know how to deal with this... I don't want this ruining my life... If anyone can help me, please...

[Ballerina123]

Psoriasis can be managed well if you use the treatment as prescribed.
I have it a little bit on my leg too as as long as I put cream on regularly it reduces or foes away completely. I don't get pain or itching anymore.

as for scars I have them to and i have to live with them but I've had them 7 years now and they have faded a lot and more use to them. They are just a part of me now and I rarely hide them because it's now obvious they are old.

Just because something is for life doesn't mean it will ruin you life just it will take a little longer to get use to it and manage it.

Sorry you're going through this x

[BrittianyNicole94]

I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. I'm sure it is difficult for you. My cousin has psoriasis and he uses the medications he is prescribed, which makes things a lot better for him. It may seem hard now, but soon enough I'm sure you will come to terms with things and you will be able to manage them. It takes time, take one day at a time. If you need someone to talk to, I'm always here.