About
PsorChat's Rob Traister
Rob
on Rob, from an interview by Ed Dewke:
"I
live in Front Royal, Virginia — a small town about 70 miles west
of DC in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I run a publications consulting
business and do writing, editing, publication design, web site
design/management, marketing, etc. I'm single [no longer!
Rob is now married. -Ed] and am addicted to
all forms of outdoor activity: hiking, mountain biking, kayaking,
rollerblading, etc.
"My
P first came on noticeably after a bout of mono and strep when I was
21. It's the good old-fashioned plaque variety and the first eight
years I had it, I had coverage of about 40%, with the worst being about
60%.
"For
the past few years it's been more controlled and my coverage is below
20%. I made significant lifestyle changes: stopped smoking,
started exercising, and got into therapy to deal with my negative
self-image.
"I
treat my P with light therapy, exercise, and a topical rotation of
Dovonex, Olux and Luxiq. I take vitamin E when I can remember to.
"I
use my P as an excuse to spend a lot of time reading in the tub.
Above all, I try not to stress about it. I wear short sleeves and
shorts in warm weather and if people stare I try to educate them.
Or really scare them, if they're rude. Ever hear of Anthrax?"
[August, 2003]
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