When the Green-Eyed Monster Rears Its Ugly Head: Dealing with Feelings of JealousyWebster’s dictionary defines jealous as, “hostile towards a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.” Based on this definition, why wouldn’t we feel jealous of those who appear to... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Can You Hear Me Now?" My Story of Psoriatic Arthritis Related Hearing LossThere is a reason that the phrase, “Hindsight is 20/20,” is so common. My hearing loss and its link to psoriatic arthritis is no exception. Unfortunately, this particular aspect of... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Be Informed: Don't Stick Your Head in the SandWhen I was younger, if someone was saying something that I didn’t want to hear, I thought that if I pressed my hands tightly over my ears while loudly singing... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I'm Done Punishing MyselfI was extremely miserable during the first 12 years of my chronic life. Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and a couple of other chronic conditions came close to destroying me both physically... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Invisible Illness - But You Look Fine!When others can't see your pain and difficulty functioning, you may be faced with skepticism and doubt. Those with an invisible illness like PsA often get accused of faking or... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 be? Not sick. Not tired. Not hurting. Oh... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Never-Ending Pain with Psoriatic ArthritisWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, how do you best manage pain and how do you try to stay positive in the face of dealing with pain each and every day?... By Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 was guilty of doing just that for the... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 that I couldn’t do it. If restrictions are... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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. Some of those lessons have included learning how... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 the medicines just to name a few. All... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 I always opt for the insurance plan that... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 comes to pass that another medicine not working... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 blurt out rude or demoralizing comments. But it... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
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 need to use the different aids can be... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 weather, I have come up with how I... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With Anger From PsAPsoriatic arthritis comes with a whole host of different emotions. One of the hardest that I have struggled with is dealing with anger. It is a fairly foreign emotion to... By Leanne Donaldson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 also feel anger towards my body for not... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 for about 4 years then! One common symptom... By VickiN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments