Dr. Andrew Thompson | How to Support Your Mental Health when Living with Psoriasis

Welcome to The Styling episode! This episode is designed to help us dress as ourselves (instead of Aunt Doris). The focus is on how to dress so we can still feel great - even if our skin is misbehaving.

Discussions around why Psoriatic Arthritis is underdiagnosed, what to look out for and how to decide whether to treat or not with Consultant Rheumatologist Dr. Laura Coates find the blog article with all links at www.thepsoriasisgeek.com/early-PSA

There is a blog post and resources that accompany this episode. You can find them at www.thepsoriasisgeek.com/episode22

If you enjoyed this episode- you will love the blog post that goes with it. You can find it at www.thepsoriasisgeek.com/dating

Today I talk with Jude (@theweeblondie) about all things dating as part one of our six week dating special. Jude is so open and honest about her experiences, and she shares several tips and tricks we can use to make dating much more fun. Let me know your thoughts @gemma_boak :-)

This interview really surprised me. I thought I knew what resources where on offer, but actually- the Psoriasis Association goes way and beyond what I thought they did. I always thought these places were for people newly diagnosed, who needed to find out what psoriasis is. I have had psoriasis since before the internet was a thing so where I got this naive view from I am not entirely sure. By the end of the interview I was a superfan and subscribed as a member. Let me know if this happens for you too :-)

The more time I spend in the psoriasis community, the more I realise that psychological support is not optional, it is essential. The only thing is, starting down this avenue can be overwhelming and a bit scary. In this episode we look at strategies you can use at home and in the clinic with Dr. Andrew Thompson.

In todays episode, we talk to Reena about all things Psoriasis. With a focus on really coming 'out of the psoriasis closet' and the importance of mindfulness and a healing mindset. We dive into itch management strategies because I know that we all need something for the itch at some point! If you love this episode make sure you leave a review :-)