Yes, I am Able Bodied - Don’t Label MeI asked someone the other day what does being able-bodied really mean. They said it is someone that is very healthy, with...reactionscomments
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
What I Wish My Roommates Knew About ArthritisFour years of college and one year in the workforce has brought me together with no less than 17 roommates, most of...reactions1comment
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
PsA Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions2comments
Top 5 Psoriatic Arthritis Patient ResponsibilitiesWith the wealth of knowledge and information available, literally at our fingertips, there is no reason why we can’t be informed about...reactionscomments
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
7 Ways My PsA Turns Me Into a ToddlerWhen my psoriatic arthritis is active, I often feel like a woman twice my age. I’m stiff and sore and don’t move...reactionscomments
How Arthritis Treatments Affect my Birth Control ChoicesThe last thing I ever expected my pediatric rheumatologist to bring up was sex. But as soon as I entered high school...reactionscomments
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
Accepting My New Normal: A Few Tips From Someone Still StrugglingNormal. What does it even mean? Like everyone else? Like myself? Fitting into some notion of what I am, was, or should...reactions10comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Everything So Much WorseSince your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis, have you had an injury? Illness? How about a “simple” procedure at your doctor’s office? Even...reactions8comments
Can I Get It Right the First Time?I have been seeing different doctors since the beginning of time (since 1963). I have completed hundreds of forms over this time...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Triggers and Traumatic EventsIf you’ve spent any time at all surfing the web looking for information about the causes of psoriatic arthritis then you likely...reactions1comment
Multiple Diagnoses: How to Advocate for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Endometriosis.net, and was written by Alene Brennan." Because my health challenges...reactionscomments
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
Small VictoriesWhether it is missing out on a promotion for work because of your illness or not being there to see your son’s...reactions1comment
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
You Only Need One Good FriendBeing young with chronic pain isn't fair. It's had a huge impact on my future, and I've already dealt with issues my...reactionscomments
