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PsoriasisNet Spotlight Article
Psoriasis Can Lead to Depression
Does having psoriasis leave you
feeling sad or hopeless? You are not alone. These are symptoms of
depression, which can hit people with psoriasis hard. One study
estimates that about one-fourth (24%) of people living with
psoriasis suffer from depression. The good news is that you do not
have to feel sad or hopeless.
References:
1. Wahl AK, Gjengedal E, Hanestad BR. “The bodily suffering of
living with severe psoriasis: in-depth interviews with 22
hospitalized patients with psoriasis.” Qualitative Health
Research 2002; 12: 250-61.
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“I want to do many things;
I want to be a positive person and talk to other people.
But the psoriasis stops me from seeking the contact I
want with others. I’m afraid of rejection.”
Psoriasis patient, Norway1 |
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