After my trip to the Philippines in 2006, I developed minor dry scalp. My mood had changed upon entering junior year. I was stressed with scholarship applications, college decisions, ACT exam, projects, teachers, Orchesis...the dry scalp did not hinder me from achieving my goals. Even when I entered college, I was still moody yet reluctant to slow down, until I developed low tolerance to psoriasis. With psoriasis, I noticed a series of deficiencies. I was insecure and self-loathing. I was at the pinnacle of my life one year, and the next, I was at a pitiful grave. Finally, after months of self-diagnosing and unsuccessful attempts of self-healing, I realized I had to do something to escape the dark, and lonely place I dug myself. In 2009, I was clinically diagnosed with guttate psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease that damage the joints and skin.
I know there is a stark difference between now and the past. I look for ways to make myself feel better everyday, and I have such a strong network of support from family and friends. I hope you can find that space in your mind and heart that you are beautiful/handsome and that you are valuable and loved. Peace .<
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