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Whenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When big things happen, we often expect extra support...

“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes over. I forget words, names, how to do...

I am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over the years. I suffer from psoriasis and psoriasis...

I was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints didn't appreciate. The sky opened up outside, and...

Psoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really painful day can derail your plans by keeping...

When I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet, setting boundaries is one of my most effective...

Time to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of the entheses. These are the places where bones...

Did that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the more you know about your disease, the more...

Psoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard to feel heard and even harder to get...

Throughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help with my mental health. The first time was...

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms upend life as it was. PsA can add...

While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot of us who feel it. I have spent...

Stress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are different for all of us, and not everyone...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

We all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with anxiety, stress, and depression. Practicing meditation increases creativity...

Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some active community members. We...

Chronic pain is generally considered any pain that lasts for more than three months. If a person is experiencing pain for a long period of time under the care of...

Forgiving someone else it’s normally easier than forgiving ourselves, how interesting! I work with people who go through a lot of suffering, not only through physical pain but also through...

Many of us wake up in the morning and simply want to crawl back under the covers. That feeling may be especially tempting for people with psoriatic arthritis. Mornings are...

Painful and frustrating, a psoriatic flare is never a welcome experience. The good news is that over time most living with psoriatic arthritis have learned what brings the most help...