Not just a "makeup diet"

My last post was about how my skin was looking like crap, and how I intended to wear only paraben-free makeup. I attributed the chemicals in regular makeup for the dry patches on my face. Not to mention tired looking skin. I didn't even imagine there was a bigger underlying condition. I knew I had psoriasis, but I didn't fathom th impact it was about to have in my life. Psoriasis is genetic, although it can skip generations. There are many types of psoriases, including psoriasis arthritis. You can experience one or more at any time. Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease. There is no cure for it, but there is treatment. The skin cells develop at a faster rate than normal, hence red, silvery dry patches. Basically, your body starts attacking itself. Stress, colds, flu, and certain foods can cause a flareup. Or it just flareups whenever it perceives a toxin. It is not contagious! I had the worst flareup in my life. My skin hurt all over. The dry patches on my body were uncontrollable. There was no relief, and I made it worse by scratching. My skin was so irritated and sensitive.Soon, my joints started hurting, I could barely move, or do everyday chores. I hurt inside and out. I can't wear certain clothes brecause they hurt my skin. I was sleeping in pain, and waking up in pain. I would cry and ask God to just let me die. The worst was that my daughter saw me in pain, and even had to help me with simplest chores. The dry patches on my face became worse and turned red. I had to completely change my skincare, and makeup routine. And even with makeup on, I just didn't look or feel like me! I had to turn down job offeers, and interviews. I saw only a few people, and even then I wanted to hide with embaressment because of the spots that were noticeable. So, instead of a makeup diet, I had to change my eating habits. I plan on writing another post about the dietary changes I made. I am slowly healing. Sometimes, certain foods start a flareup, but I'm getting it under control. What most people don't know is that psoriasis isn't just something that shows up on your skin, it can change the quality of your life. I don't want to be ashamed to have it. And I never want it to rule my life!