Changing My Tune: Learning How to Stay Out of an Emotional FunkLike it or not making errors in judgment or mistakes in regards to how we manage our chronic illnesses is something we all will do at one time or another...reactionscomments
Scheduling Outings: Needing Time to Prepare & RecoverRecognizing and accepting that everything I do comes with a risk has made it easier for me to make plans. Gone are my days of scheduling events/outings and just hoping...reactionscomments
My Joy Jar: Reminding Me of the GoodA few years ago I received a joy jar from a friend. You may have seen them called memory jars on Pinterest. I call it my joy jar because that...reactionscomments
Looking at the Past with Rose-Colored GlassesRaise your hand if you have ever uttered the words “I want my old life back” or “I wish my life was what it used to be”. My hand is...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Without PsoriasisThere are times when you may have all of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without having psoriasis. Continue reading to understand why and how that may be possible. Though...reactions6comments
Member Spotlight: Leanne DonaldsonChances are you've seen Leanne Donaldson around the community. Not only does Leanne contribute to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, she also runs her own blog called Smiles and Sundays. We're honored to to...reactionscomments
5 Things I Avoid During a FlareFlare-ups from psoriatic arthritis and other painful chronic conditions do more than inflict pain and fatigue; they also alter my emotional state. Back in December, I shared different ways I...reactions14comments
Learning to Give Yourself InjectionsOn the day I was diagnosed, if you had told me I would soon be giving myself injections once a week to treat my psoriatic arthritis, I would have told...reactions2comments
Five ways to Entertain Your Little Ones When You Can’t Get Out of BedI am often asked how I managed to get through my daughters younger years while living with multiple chronic illnesses. My answer? A lot of creativity and bribery! I would...reactionscomments
Those Strange PsA Symptoms...We know that psoriatic arthritis is so much more than just chronic inflammation and joint pain. While swollen, painful joints are the primary symptoms of PsA, there are a number of other...reactions174comments
Saying Goodbye to the Old MeI meet new people almost everyday. New people that will never have the benefit of meeting the “old me”- the “before diagnosis me.” The old me could multi-task like you...reactions5comments
A Newfound Appreciation For My EntourageMy family and I often make light of the roles my chronic conditions have required them to take on. Since I need my husband to drive me most days, we...reactionscomments
Reflections of a Mom on Mother’s Day Living with Psoriatic ArthritisBeing a mom is hard. Being a mom living with psoriatic arthritis can feel downright impossible. When I first found out I was going to be a mom, I had...reactionscomments
The Path to the Right Diagnosis with PsAThe journey that leads to a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is as unique as the people who have it. Some people exhibit symptoms and are diagnosed at a young...reactions1comment
Talking Pain: The Conversation EquationMy first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was a case of swollen knuckles that resulted in bulbous disfigurement at each finger's bend. I woke in tears each morning afraid to touch, well, anything...reactions2comments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic ArthritisI know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You are frustrated. Maybe you are even angry. Yes...reactions9comments
The Ghost of Past Fears: Stigma of Using Mobility Aids When TravelingLiving with multiple chronic illnesses and having limited mobility has forced me to face fears that I never expected to. The stigma that society has placed on who should use...reactionscomments
Pajama PartyIn the 17+ years of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis, my life has become one big pajama party. Adjusting to this wasn’t easy as I was...reactionscomments
"Shoe" Pain AwayLike many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my love-hate relationship with shoes. I absolutely love shoes...reactions12comments
Managing Fatigue: Sleeping Beauty and the Chronic BeastFatigue is a cruel beast that wreaks havoc in the lives of those of us who live with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis. It has no respect in regards...reactions28comments
