When I'm super, super stressed out, my psoriasis flares up. For almost all of my marriage, I had active flareups. It got so bad that my skin was often raw and inflamed, and it scarred my skin permanently. I had to try multiple medications to calm it down.
Feb 3, 2026 20:28After my divorce was finalized, and I began settling into my new life, my psoriasis went away. Like magic. But it wasn't magic. It was my nervous system recalibrating. Now I only get occasional flareups, and I know right away that I need to reduce my stress level.
My point is this: PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO TELL YOU. Stress manifests differently in everyone, so please pay attention and take care of yourself.
You're so right, stress is a major trigger for psoriasis. It's not talked about enough.
