Active 7 days agoApproved for disability after 3 yearsHi everyone, I just wanted to come on and say after 3 years of misery I was finally approved for disability. 3 long years of misery, my house in total...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityCopingDepression
Help very scared embarrassed My skin has like a glue residue on like someone covered me in fresh hoemadede hard candy. It hurts won't scrub off turns from gray. Brown to black...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsDepression
Got main pain in shoulder and neck and groin areaI've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis....though I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for over 10 years...in the last year I have progressively got worse especially in shoulders neck and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingCaregivingDepression
Acute Anterior Uveitis I had my first attack just over two weeks ago but my head is still painful and I often feel sick. How long will this pain last?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingAwarenessDepression
Re-Flare? Flaring in a joint that has already taken a beating?I may be experiencing a flare in my dominant wrist/elbow for the second time because of a sunburn. It's so disheartening when an idea like a joint (not your main...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDepressionAwarenessFlares
Not diagnosed I just moved and it is taking months for an appointment with a rheumatologist; have Sjogrens, another autoimmune. I am self diagnosing at this point. My appt is in June...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionCopingFatigueFlares
Getting through holiday flares & depressionWhile I adore this time of year (Autumn being my favorite season!), I always end up flaring which then pushes me into a holiday depression, so I'd love to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionCopingFlares
Hands and FeetHi, I'm new here. I've had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 11 years now. Most recently (maybe the last year or 2), I've noticed such an increase in pain in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionSymptomsWork & Employment
What are the emotional and physical effects of receiving a diagnosis?The issues of stress, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, etc often come up in this community's posts and articles. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any articles or sources that address...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthDepressionDiagnosis
Am I Crazy For Thinking I Have Psoriatic Arthritis & Depression?Hello, all. I was diagnosed with Psoriasis several months ago after finally going to see a dermatologist for the scales on my scalp, ear, and upper lip that I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesRheumatologistDepressionDiagnosisMental Health