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Managing the Emotions of Psoriasis

Make Stress Relief a Daily Practice

Stress a major trigger for flare-ups and pain in psoriasis and flare-ups will only slow down the treatment. Which is why it is important to make stress relief a part of your daily routine. There are several stress relief activities on can engage in, the first of all is exercise. Engage in exercise regularly at least three times a week, its helps boost your mood, helps to lower inflammation, and also helps keep your weight in check which can help ease the symptoms.

Other activities like, deep breathing practice, meditation, yoga, or spending time on something you enjoy would help you control and manage your emotions better. If none of these activities work you can consider seeing a social worker of psychologist. Therapy can also be very helpful in relieving stress. Your doctor should be able to recommend a therapist.