Five Minute Me-Time ActivitiesWhen you have a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, life revolves around scheduling doctors’ appointments, taking medications, easing pain, worrying about flares...reactionscomments
The Final CountdownLiving with a disease like psoriatic arthritis forces a person to deal with things that make them uncomfortable. For me, one of...reactions1comment
My Loved One Has Psoriatic Arthritis: Views From the Other HalfSometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in...reactionscomments
Is Your Exercise Plan Doomed to Fail?The worst mistake I made while attempting to come up with an exercise program since being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was trying...reactionscomments
How Living with PsA is Like Riding a Roller CoasterI spend a lot of time at Disneyland. While I always expect to have a magical visit, I never expected that thrill...reactionscomments
If I Was A Tortoise With Psoriatic Arthritis?What would my life look like if I was a tortoise with psoriatic arthritis? This is a story where my imagination has...reactionscomments
A Conversation with Rheumatologist Grace C. Wright on the Effects of PsAIn another article I discussed how I didn't want to come to terms with the fact I was dealing with psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Hiding Out in Aisle 9: Avoiding OthersPsoriatic arthritis does more than inflict a ridiculous amount of daily pain on our bodies. It creates many changes in our lives...reactions3comments
Managing Feelings of IsolationThere are many words used to describe physical pain. Hot, tingling, radiating, sharp, or throbbing, just to name a few. But when...reactions2comments
Managing Work Relationships While Living With PsAEveryone stares as I slowly make my way across the room. I’m sure I know what they are thinking--Late again, huh. Geez...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsAAs I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter...reactionscomments
Even Experts Need Help SometimesAfter living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in our household for 13 years, you’d think I could maneuver the ins and outs...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Downsides to Sharing Health Challenges with the Wrong PeopleWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness, your health, how you treat your condition and your challenges are nobody’s business...reactionscomments
Easy And Healthy Daily Habits That Don't Require ExerciseMaking the commitment towards a healthier you is an arduous journey to begin. I get it. Excuses are available in bulk and...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...reactionscomments
Why Lists are So Important to MeI love lists. I make lists for everything. List making became more important to me after being diagnosed. Physical pain messes with...reactionscomments
If I Could Turn Ahead Time with Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is a real disease that causes me pain every day. It affects my everyday life in the worst way. It...reactionscomments
When Your Chronic Illness Is Used As An ExcuseIn my experience, there are three types of people in this world, those who genuinely care about what others think, those who...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
