Accepting The Life I Have Now, Even If It Is Not The One I Want“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things...reactions7comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain ScaleOne of the most common tools that doctors use to assess the severity of psoriatic arthritis is the pain scale. This tool...reactionscomments
How to Deal with Tough Mornings and Chronic PainYou wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and half-closed eyes, you slowly roll over the bed to...reactionscomments
The Various Faces of SupportWhenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When...reactionscomments
My Kids Cashed In On My Brain Fog But I Turned The Table!“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes...reactionscomments
Yes, I Am Aging Gracefully With Psoriatic ArthritisI am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over...reactionscomments
My Resting Pain FaceI was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints...reactions14comments
How to Cope with Psoriatic Arthritis on Painful DaysPsoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really...reactions2comments
Boundaries That Make My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Less PainfulWhen I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet...reactions1comment
Community Views: Time to Talk EnthesitisTime to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of...reactionscomments
Five Types of Psoriatic ArthritisDid that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the...reactions17comments
Rheumatologist MisunderstandingsPsoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental HealthThroughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help...reactionscomments
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot...reactions15comments
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic ArthritisStress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are...reactions2comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Meditation as a Healing ProcessWe all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: JohnLife with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month...reactionscomments
Emotional Toll & Finding Relief For Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical PsychologistChronic pain is generally considered any pain that lasts for more than three months. If a person is experiencing pain for a...reactionscomments
