PsA Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
The High Price of Living with PsAThose who have never experienced living with a long-term illness have no clue how expensive it is to live with an illness...reactions8comments
PsA Related Anger: Better Out Than In?I’m often asked how I’m feeling. I get asked how I'm doing, like they will somehow get the magical answer of, “Amazing!”...reactions21comments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
What Defines You?What defines you? Is it the way you dress, how you talk, the way you walk into a room? Or are you...reactionscomments
The Caregiver's CaregiverChief Caregiver- every family has one. Whether it’s a spouse, child, parent or friend, in every support network there is always one...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
Join The Big Girls ClubThis was said to me a few years ago after putting on a considerable amount of weight in the past 10 years...reactionscomments
Do You Think I Like Feeling This Way?Lately, I find myself wanting to shout from the rooftops, “Do you think I LIKE feeling this way?” Do you think it...reactions4comments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or...reactions2comments
How to Fall in Love with Shot DayWe are genetically hardwired to hate pain of any sort and to avoid it at all costs. We wear shoes so we...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
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When SocializingWhen I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or...reactionscomments
Why Do Autoimmune Conditions “Collect”? – Part 1If you’re reading this article, it might be because you saw the title and thought “yes, this is me!” If so, you...reactions18comments
Wisdom Gained as a Young Adult with Psoriatic ArthritisI admit it: I'm actually a cranky old lady in the body of a twenty-two-year-old. While other girls smell like perfume, I...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Has Made Me a LiarI’ve always valued honesty, truthfulness, and integrity. In fact, one of the reasons I married my husband is because of his unabashed...reactions2comments
5 Facts About Psoriatic Arthritis That Might Surprise YouWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or know someone who does, there are a few facts about psoriatic arthritis that might surprise you...reactions6comments
Daily Struggles with Psoriatic ArthritisObviously, getting out of bed is probably the biggest struggle every single day. That is a given. But I am constantly surprised...reactions18comments
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
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
