A Bad Day vs. A Bad LifeHow many times have you been in the throes of a flare and uttered the following words; “I hate my life”? I...reactionscomments
Recognizing My Limitations and Sticking with ThemWhen I was a child, the number one way my parents could get me to do something was simply to tell me...reactions3comments
Changing My Attitude Towards FoodThe longer I live with chronic illnesses like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and fibromyalgia, the more I find myself learning about my body. ...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Why I Shouldn’t Have Feared the Cost of Treating my Conditions NaturallyHaving a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis may require more doctor visits than the average person. Because of this my husband and...reactionscomments
When Another Medicine Doesn't Work: Feeling DefeatedHopeless. Lost. Defeated. Unfortunately these feelings are not uncommon to me. Sometimes they feel like a vicious cycle of emotions when it...reactionscomments
They Said What?! Top 5 Comments I Hope I Don't Hear AgainWe all know one or two people who fail to consider if what they are about to say is inconsiderate and just...reactions25comments
Learning to Help MyselfThere are so many devices, treatments, and products designed to help make living with psoriatic arthritis a little easier. Judging when we...reactionscomments
If I Were Mother Nature: Controlling My Symptoms By Controlling the WeatherWeather has the power to make my PsA symptoms better or worse. Based upon how my body reacts to certain types of...reactions1comment
Taking A Nap: My Guilty Pleasure (and Treatment!)Do you find yourself feeling guilty for needing to rest or nap? I used to. In addition to feeling guilty I would...reactionscomments
How to Improve Your Plantar FasciitisDid you know that plantar fasciitis pain that persists for more than 6 weeks is considered “chronic”? Turns out I’ve been chronic...reactions4comments
Looking Out for Number One: ME!Nobody cares about my body as much as I do. I learned this first-hand many years ago after several physicians prescribed medications that...reactionscomments
Accepting Help From FamilyI have always enjoyed having family over to visit and to host large get-togethers at my house. When company is invited over...reactionscomments
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
Running the Race with No End in SightThe doctors, the bottles of medicine, the constant pain, the anxiety, the appointments-sometimes it all closes in on me, burying me under...reactions5comments
Providing Emotional Support: A Beginner's GuideSomeone you love has just been dealt a tough blow. Maybe they find their diagnosis a bit of a relief after years...reactionscomments
Soaking Up Moon Beams and Watching the Sun RiseSeveral years ago, I discovered that I didn’t suffer from insomnia like my doctors and I had both presumed. My issue with...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
My Loved One Has Psoriatic Arthritis: Views From the Other HalfSometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in...reactionscomments
How Faith Has Made Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierFaith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell...reactions6comments
