Knowing that psoriasis and diabetes are both closely related to one's mood, it is important to pay attention to adjusting your mood. Now we have found the reason why these two diseases of yours recur: they are caused by worry, fatigue, and irritability, along with an uncontrollable craving for food.
Li Zhaozhang is 61 years old, 1.60 meters tall, and weighs over 80 kilograms, making her obese. Watching her walk makes you feel tired just observing her, and it’s hard to find clothes that fit her properly. But what troubles her even more is the persistent skin itching from psoriasis rashes on her body, which irritates her mind. Over the past year, her blood sugar levels have significantly increased. How could these two stubborn conditions both find their way to her?
Recently, she came to Beijing for a check-up, and the results showed her blood sugar had risen again. What should she do? Experts carefully asked her when she first discovered her diabetes. She said: within a year after developing psoriasis, her blood sugar was found to be slightly high. It was in the autumn of 1995, during the unit's title evaluation process where she wasn't selected, leaving her feeling very uncomfortable. Subsequently, there were some issues at home that made her mood even worse, and within less than a month, she developed psoriasis. In early 1996, during a health check-up, her blood sugar was found to be higher than normal, and after further examination, experts diagnosed her with diabetes. Since her blood sugar wasn't excessively high, the experts advised her to control her diet and get adequate rest. Initially, she followed the doctor's advice, keeping her blood sugar relatively stable without significant increases, and her overall health was good.
Considering that both diseases are easily influenced by mood, the expert then asked about her recent work situation. After some thought, she felt that there were no extraordinary events or much stress at work recently. The expert then asked about her family situation. She suddenly fell silent, pausing for a moment before saying: Two months ago, her mother was hospitalized, suspected of having pancreatic cancer, and surgery was recommended. The expert explained to her that the recent increase in her blood sugar might be due to anxiety over her mother's illness, poor sleep, and lack of strict dietary control. She nodded and agreed, "It could be. I was indeed uneasy during that time, always worried about my mother's condition." Friends visiting her mother brought many food items, and fearing waste, she ate more than she should have. Currently, after a consultation, her mother has been ruled out for pancreatic cancer and has been discharged after treatment. However, her blood sugar has gone up again, and the psoriasis rashes have also increased. Why does her condition seem to follow her mood? When her mood is low, her condition worsens.
Listening to the patient's words, the expert carefully said, "Knowing that psoriasis and diabetes are both closely related to mood, it is crucial to adjust your mood. We've now found the reason why these two diseases of yours recur: they are triggered by worry, fatigue, irritability, and cravings. Finding the trigger is a good thing, and the fact that your mother has been ruled out for cancer is great news. You should be happy! Moving forward, you need to adjust your mindset, establish a healthy lifestyle, and pay attention to a balanced diet." She listened and repeatedly agreed, "I can't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture anymore. I will definitely stop indulging in cravings and unnecessary worries."
The director of the Dermatology Department at the Beijing Red Cross Donghua Hospital stated that psoriasis is easily influenced by many factors and prone to recurrence. Both psoriasis and diabetes are affected by emotions. Li Zhaozhang has been unhappy due to issues at work and home, combined with excessive eating, leading to her weight being far above standard. Consequently, she developed psoriasis, diabetes, and obesity. Therefore, using the concept of "different diseases sharing the same origin," a "common treatment for different diseases" approach can achieve treatment and prevention for these three conditions. Patients should actively cooperate with doctors' treatments, maintain emotional stability, adopt reasonable eating habits, and avoid disease recurrence or aggravation.