i love you guys

[jbrickman]

i thought this would be a good time to take a moment and say thanks to all of the participants of this board.

i was diagnosed with psoriasis in august of this year. it sent me into a deep and serious state of depression and hopelessness. i spent the following two months resolved to a fate of ineffective, harmful treatment and an unfulfilled life.

the wealth of information you all graciously take personal time to share is highly valuable. it not only inspired me to help myself, but instilled a great hope and a far more positive attitude into my life. it has also moved me to take time for this message board every day, and help those who are in need of anecdotes and information.

so this thursday i will be joining my parents for thanksgiving dinner, with thankful thoughts of all of you in my heart.

thank you npf boards,
-jbrickman

[theskinyouarein]

Your message echoed my sentiments. We're new to P (my 8 yo son was dx'd in May '06). I felt many of the same feelings you expressed and feel the same sentiments to all who give so generously of their time, intellect and heart to help us on our "journey." Happy Thanksgiving!

[Dulane]

You guys sound like a bunch of gushy drunks...and its still morning!

Hahahaha.

But you are exactly right. It's great to come to a place where others understand...and they like us even if we haven't brushed our teeth or changed out of our PJ's. (Just Oil up...that's all I ask!)

I'm sending little butterfly kisses...can you feel them? You know...the kind you give with your eyelashes or that little kids blow at you?

This can be a wonderful place for support...but if you all got well and went away...I'd be happier yet. (Are we in purgatory?)

:rolleyes:

[theskinyouarein]

I'm sending little butterfly kisses...can you feel them? You know...the kind you give with your eyelashes or that little kids blow at you?

This can be a wonderful place for support...but if you all got well and went away...I'd be happier yet.

Butterfly kisses...we love 'em. The thing that makes this place so special (oh, there I go again being mushy) is the people here really do UNDERSTAND...

[mystery]

Yep, I echo the sentiments here. Half of the therapy for Psoriasis seems to be the moral support and understanding that only people who share this affliction can provide.

Without this board I believe a lot of us would be more stressed out and have bigger flares, and be more depressed and isolated as a result.

[mamaooch]

I am extremely thankful for everyone on this board. Having PA and pppp is stressful enough without support. I have found that the people on this board have saved my sanity, and helped me with all the info I needed to help combat the disease.

Thanks Again!

Love you guys, you all rock!
Cindy

[scratchydee]

I love you too man!!!!!!

I could not agree more. Before I found this board I felt soooo alone! I thought I was the only one suffering with this awful disease. So many people here have helped me through some pretty bad depressing days-whether they realized it or not! I appreciate everyones advice, support, humor, and thoughtfulness. I will be forever greatful to all of you :D

[twinieten]

Me too! I've learned so much since comming here. I've learned about treatments, and options, products as well as what living with p is like... Since my p isn't so bad, so I am still an outsider. You all have welcomed me with open arms and you have have helped me to understand what it's really like for my son to have to live with this disease. Everyone's advice, support, and stories have made such a difference for us! Someday, I hope I can meet you all!

[kaynorth]

I only found this site when I was diagnosed with PA 3 years ago although I had been suffering with P for 20 years. Nobody really knew I had it and gave up trying to get it treated as nothing seemed to work.

Thankfully my P is fairly mild and my PA is stable but I dont think I would have recovered quite so quickly without the support of all the wonderful people on here.

No one can understand the mental stress of it unless they have had it, however much they care about you.

My love to all

Kay

[baldwin123]

Same sentiments here! This is a wonderful site!

Growing up, I knew no one with P well enough to talk to about it... Then when I was diagnosed with PA, I really felt alone... It is a blessing to have found this board, to have learned so much, and to feel a part of this community!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Jen

[Stillworking]

It is a wonderful feeling to know that you are not the only one. A thousand thank you's and many happier tomorrows to all.

[purplebutterfly]

Awwww...I'm glad to have found this site myself!! Looking forward to getting to know you all better :)