Mental Well-Being

Mental Well-Being

8 Steps to Accept the Things You Can’t Fix About Chronic Illness

Accepting the things you can’t fix can help you go from surviving to thriving when living with a chronic illness. 

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How to Manage Sleep Anxiety So You Can Rest Well and Prevent Flare-Ups

Getting a good night's sleep can mean the difference between a flare-up or not. Here's how to get one.

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It’s OK to Feel Self-Pity with Chronic Illness

I usually try to focus on the positive and feel gratitude for how much my disease-modifying treatment has given back to me. But sometimes, during a flare, I wallow in self-pity. And that’s a perfectly natural reaction to loss.

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10 Empowering Quotes to Get You Through the Day with Psoriasis

These quotes serve as reminders of your resilience and strength, inspiring a positive outlook despite the challenges that psoriasis can bring.

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The Benefits of Self-Compassion When You Live with Chronic Illness, Plus 13 Tips to Practice It

Being kind to yourself can reduce stress and potentially inflammation too. Here's how to start.

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This Silly Thing My Primary School Science Teacher Taught Me Helps Me Get Through Hard Days

A simple change in perspective can go a long way.

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This Wise Little Narwhal Has Something to Teach Us All About Invisible Illness

Migraine representation in children's books is important for everyone, not just kids.

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The Link Between Situational Depression and Chronic Illness

Learn about the difference between clinical and situational depression among people with chronic illnesses like COPD.

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How to Cope When Stress Is Making Your Psoriasis Worse

When stress is making your psoriasis worse, and vice versa, finding ways to relax is key. Read on for a range of techniques that can help you feel calm and regulated again.

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8 Tips to Find Lower Cost Therapy

Mental health treatment is expensive. Read on to learn about more affordable options that might help you get the support you need.

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Understanding the Link Between Psoriasis and Mental Illnesses

Research shows those living with psoriasis are more likely to be diagnosed with conditions like depression, anxiety, or bipolar, but why? Here's what we know.

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If You Experience Health Anxiety, You’re Not Alone

Health anxiety is common in people living with chronic conditions — and your fears are real and understandable. Learn tips for reducing anxiety and how to get help if needed.

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Learning to Move Forward and Coexist with Psoriasis

Joni shares advice on coming to terms with living with psoriasis by researching the condition, finding support, and speaking up.

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Mindset Matters: Moving Through the Strange Feeling of Grieving Your Old Life

Grieving your old self is a little different than grieving a loved one who's passed. Here's how I moved forward.

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How to Stop Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill with Chronic Illness

Worry and anxiety are common among people with chronic illnesses. These tips can help you slow down and understand your emotions to both improve your mood and your quality of life.

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We Need to Talk About Chronic Pain and Suicide

People with chronic pain are at a higher risk of mental health conditions, which can lead to suicidal ideation and suicide. Several factors can heighten this risk, which is why it's important to speak up about it.

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The Pain-Energy Cycle and How to Pace Yourself with Chronic Illness

It can be hard to resist the urge to do everything at once when you have energy between flare-ups. But it’s important to remember to rest.

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Mindset Matters: How to Gently Stop the Mental Spirals That Accompany Chronic Illness

It's easy to spiral into negative thought patterns with chronic illness. But with a little self-awareness and reframing, you can start to get your thoughts under control.

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Ask Joni: How Can I Get My Confidence Back?

Welcome to Ask Joni, an advice column by Joni Kazantzis, the community guide for Bezzy Psoriasis. Joni has lived with psoriasis for over 25 years and is passionate about sharing what she has learned with others. In her column, Joni answers questions sourced directly from community members. This week she discusses getting your confidence back.

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Mindset Matters: Fostering Self-Love and Rediscovering Yourself Post-Diagnosis

Mindset Matters is led by Nat Kelley, a certified life and mindset coach. This month, she focuses on ways to practice self-love and find the "new you" after a diagnosis.

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Understanding Grief When It Comes to Your Chronic Condition or Disability

Having a chronic condition or disability can mean living without a lot of things. It’s important to talk about this grief and find ways to cope.

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How Nature-Based Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health

Medication isn’t the only way to treat your mental health when you live with a chronic condition. You might be surprised by all the benefits you can find right in the world around you.

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How Jess Tran’s Psoriasis Diagnosis Was the Wake-Up Call She’d Been Needing

Jess Tran went from dealing with one set of body image issues to another. Here's how she learned to accept herself and heal.

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How Therapy Can Help If You’re Living with a Chronic Illness

Finding the right therapist — one who understands life with chronic illness — can make all the difference.

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Growing Up with Psoriasis: My Journey to Embracing My Skin

I wanted to find the version of me that welcomed self-acceptance, and wholeheartedly loved herself — spots and all.

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What Living with Psoriasis Has Taught Me About Prioritizing My Mental Well-Being

The hardest thing to accept was that I would never look "perfect" to myself or to others.

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My Psoriasis Journey: Learning to Accept the Skin I’m In

It took years, but I finally learned how to accept the skin I'm in. My psoriasis doesn’t stop me from loving myself and embracing my skin.

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How I’ve Coped with Chronic Illness Throwing My Life Plans Out of Orbit

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition, like MS, can throw your life plans off course. Grieving the losses and finding ways to move forward is a process.

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Medical Burnout in People with Chronic Conditions Is Real — Here’s How to Cope

It’s important to address burnout as soon as possible to keep yourself healthy and happy.

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Having a Chronic Illness Helped Me Prepare for the Uncertainty of the Pandemic

Managing ulcerative colitis means accepting the unpredictability of life. That skill has become invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Reimagine What Fulfillment Means to You When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned

Life’s uninvited challenges, like illness and loss, can help us find deeper fulfillment in the present moment.

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8 Tips for Navigating Difficult Times That I’ve Learned from Living With a Chronic Illness

There's tremendous wisdom to be gained from the experience of living with a chronic condition.