silentheron25 said:Girl, I honestly don't know why you're dropping all that cash on basically nothing. Those little fish can't actually cure psoriasis; they just scrape off the scales. And you can do that yourself just by soaking in water. It's wild to me how much people turn this into a business just to get rich. If you're at the coast, just swim in the ocean. I went recently when the weather was nice, and a school of tiny fish surrounded my legs while I was scrubbing the scales off. The ocean is the best thing ever. It stings a little, but trust me, going to the beach is better than wasting money on this. I'm telling you this because I want to help—we all want to beat this thing. But don't rush into this blindly; it's not cheap, and the cure rate is basically zero. Believe me, I have over 15 years of experience with this. I'm not here to sell you anything. Sun and salt water are the answer. Maybe some natural creams like Psorex, which worked wonders for me personally. But hey, it's your call.
Look, the decision is mine!!!!!
That's exactly why I'm doing it! Besides, I'm already at the coast, so if I decide to hit a beach, I've got a full 21 days to do that... even though I doubt it'll work!!
Because if I hadn't worked up the courage to try this, I would never have gone to the ocean on my own and shown everyone what I'm dealing with. Sometimes I can't even stand looking at myself. Where am I supposed to go? People are staring! Honestly, I'm doing this for my mental health too, because I absolutely loathe this disgusting disease!!!
I know that even if it helps, it probably won't last longer than two years. And I know there's a chance it won't help at all!! But it hurts... so I'm going for it, period!!
To be honest, I'd rather pay for this than spend whatever crazy amount I've already wasted on stupid drugstore creams that were "clinically tested" and blah blah blah... they cost like $67... all those creams, capsules, gels, ointments... I paid through the nose for them, and for what? Nothing worked!!
I'm only 19, and I want to do this FOR MYSELF!!! Even if I'm a little scared it won't work, if it fails, I won't regret it! People can say whatever they want. So many different brands and products have been mentioned on this forum... who could even try everything? I've had enough... I can't even remember everything I've tried anymore!!! Everyone's body reacts differently to everything! You can't rely on anything, especially with an incurable disease. There isn't one single cure, period! Everyone just uses whatever they want or whatever someone recommends...
Besides, a disease is a disease. No matter what it is, you have to treat it from the inside. Topical stuff is just a temporary fix. It feels good while you're applying it, then you stop and everything goes back to how it was!!
And besides, those little fish aren't just nibbling scales like you said. During the treatment, as they "nibble," they release an enzyme called dithranol that prevents the rapid cell turnover (which is the whole problem with psoriasis), and that's how they control it!!
And from what I've noticed, the placebo effect works great for me, so I'm putting my faith in that too, even if it doesn't technically count!! When someone gives me something for my psoriasis, if I tell myself it's going to help, it actually does help—at least for a little while!!
So, I believe in that power of belief. Maybe it'll save me, who knows... hope is the last thing we have...
Thanks for the advice, really. I want everyone to be healthy just as much as I do!!
But at the end of the day, every one of us does what we do for ourselves... and what our elders advised us to do... don't skimp on your health!!!! Health is everything... and we all know that very well!
Hey everyone, hope you're all doing great!