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    Cotton gloves over a thick ointment at bedtime

    Put on a thick ointment or cream before bed (Vaseline works well for many), then pull on plain cotton gloves. The gloves keep it on your hands instead of your sheets, and you ca…

    PsoriasisSkin care & topical hacksSleepHandsIncludes a product

    Personal experience, not medical advice.

    Shared by Pocketful editors

  • From the research

    Put movement and enough sleep on the calendar

    The NIH says research suggests more physical activity, enough sleep and cutting down stressful situations where you can may help with IBS symptoms. Treat a daily walk and a cons…

    Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (2017)

    IBSTriggers & lifestyleSleepDigestiveStress

    Personal experience, not medical advice.

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    End the day by writing down three things you're grateful for

    Stress is a common psoriasis trigger, so dermatologists suggest a stress-management habit you practise even on good days. One example: write down three things you're grateful fo…

    Source: American Academy of Dermatology

    PsoriasisMind & moodSleepStress

    Personal experience, not medical advice.

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  • Band-Aid Hydro Seal strips for cracked heels

    For cracked heels in winter I use Band-Aid Hydro Seal large strips. The box shows an elbow, but they're perfect for heels, especially overnight when your body weight rests on th…

    PsoriasisSkin care & topical hacksSleepHeels & feetIncludes a product

    Personal experience, not medical advice.

    Shared by RJJ

  • From the research

    Book a daily 10–15 minute "worry time" and park worries until then

    Set a short daily slot to write worries down and work on solutions. When a worry pops up at other times, tell yourself you'll set it aside for worry time. The NHS says this gets…

    Source: NHS Every Mind Matters (2026)

    AnxietyHabits & routinesSleepStress

    Personal experience, not medical advice.

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