The Mental Health Side of Lichen Sclerosus
Introduction This week I make my contribution to World Mental Health Day and took a closer look at the mental health side of Lichen Sclerosus. In this episode, we discuss what research has been done on Lichen Sclerosus and mental health. Further, I highlight some stories from other LS warriors who talk to us about how Lichen Sclerosus has impacted their mental health. Important Message about Lichen Sclerosus and Your Mental Health First and foremost, when it comes to Lichen Sclerosus and mental health issues, you are not alone. You aren’t alone in feeling isolated, anxious, confused, scared, frustrated, lower self-esteem, etc. Many of us struggle with similar feelings. In fact, I often hear women reach out to me saying they find the mental health aspect of Lichen Sclerosus to be worse than the physical. The Research on Lichen Sclerosus and Mental Health Study #1 Perhaps unsurprisingly, the research on…