How to Make Sure Your Partner Gets a Good Night’s Sleep, Even When You Can’tWhether it be insomnia or painsomnia (inability to sleep due to high levels of pain), lack of sleep is never a good...reactions2comments
Flare Day Survival TipsFlare days do more than inflict an unconscionable amount of pain on our bodies, they have the power to destroy our plans...reactions6comments
What Happens When I Fail to Listen to my BodyI fought my body for most of my chronic life. The problem with that was that my body wasn’t the enemy, psoriatic...reactions1comment
Why I Added Journaling to My Pain Management PlanI love that I am able to express myself and share information through written word. Writing gives me a voice when I...reactions1comment
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in RemissionWhether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to...reactionscomments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family AffairEven after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom...reactionscomments
What I Have Learned from a Wet WinterIn my article, The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic Arthritis, where I live makes a difference in how...reactionscomments
The High Price of Living with PsAThose who have never experienced living with a long-term illness have no clue how expensive it is to live with an illness...reactions8comments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or...reactions2comments
Tips For How To Pace Yourself With PsADo you struggle with pacing yourself? I do!! Even though I have improved I am always looking for new ways to prevent...reactionscomments
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When SocializingWhen I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or...reactionscomments
Eat, Love, and PrayEat, love, and pray, that is how I get through each day. While it may sound silly, these three actions have made...reactionscomments
Finding a Family Car That Didn't Increase My PainPsoriatic arthritis creates enough pain in my life and the last thing I need is to add to it. With that said...reactions2comments
Living with PsA is a Balancing ActLiving with psoriatic arthritis has taught me the importance of balance. If not careful, my whole world can fall apart leaving me...reactions1comment
The Importance of a Workout BuddyPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I worked out stress free. While I enjoyed having company while exercising, I didn’t NEED to...reactionscomments
Starting the New Year with a New Approach to Living with PsAAre you dreading or looking forward to the New Year? As long as I can remember, the New Year has always come...reactions1comment
My Joy Jar: Reminding Me of the GoodA few years ago I received a joy jar from a friend. You may have seen them called memory jars on Pinterest...reactionscomments
Bracing Myself for the HolidaysDo you look forward to the holiday season? I used to, that is before pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis and my...reactionscomments
When Your Barista Listens Better Than Your DoctorI miss the days when my doctors took the time to get to know me. Prior to 2010, my doctors knew me...reactions1comment
