The Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriatic ArthritisAfter I got over the initial shock and denial of my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), It swiftly came to my attention how much this condition impacts every single aspect...
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Is Much More Than Skin DeepPsoriatic arthritis: it's all about swollen joints and rashes, right? If only. I've lived with my disease for more years than I care to count and I am still learning...
Changing My Tune: Learning How to Stay Out of an Emotional FunkLike it or not making errors in judgment or mistakes in regards to how we manage our chronic illnesses is something we all will do at one time or another...
Laughter Can Be Your Best MedicineSometimes, laughter really is the best medicine. And when you have psoriatic arthritis, easing pain and relieving stress is always welcome. In August 2015, I attended “How to Dance in the...
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. I call it my joy jar because that...
The Most Difficult Part of Life with Psoriatic ArthritisThere are a great many difficult parts of living with psoriatic arthritis. There is the pain, joint damage, fatigue, and complications from the medicines just to name a few. All...
