SSDI and PsA...I "retired" from my job as a Research Paralegal for a 1 attorney law firm in August 2020 after years in pain management but no real answers. I agreed to...reactions8repliesCopingWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look...“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!” Looks are deceiving. It doesn’t matter if people...reactions32comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
3 Steps to Protect Your Mental Health...There is an unending array of emotions that any individual can carry: joy, love, hardship, loss, and pain. From the heights of happiness to the depths of loss, experiencing emotions...reactionscomments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Community Views: Acupuncture...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means living with pain. The inflammation of the joints and connective tissues causes discomfort. You often have difficulty moving. Managing symptoms means looking for new...reactions5comments
Biologics Side Effects...Hello everyone! I’m new to this community and am excited to read about everyone’s journey with PSA!! I’m curious if anyone is hypersensitive to Biologics and if you were finally...reactions2repliesBiologicSide Effects
How Music Helps Me Cope With Psoriatic Arthritis...I cannot emphasize enough how much I love music. Not just listening to it, but also playing music and reading about musicians too. It just fascinates me and has been...reactions5comments
High Blood Pressure...Has anyone else with Psoriatic Arthritis have blood pressure issues Submit your own question!...reactions15repliesComorbidities
Sleep schedule...Hello, I was wondering if there are folks here who’ve made changes to their sleeping schedules and can share some insight. I know generally they say 8 hrs average sleep...reactions19repliesSleep
7 Reasons I’m Glad I have Psoriatic Arthritis...I have lived with psoriatic arthritis for so long that it’s hard to imagine life without chronic pain. At 53, psoriatic arthritis has been with me for half my life...reactionscomments
Integrative General Practitioners...Hi there, I wondered if anyone has had success with integrative GPs - at least that is what they are called in Australia. My take on them is that they...reactions6repliesDiet & Nutrition
Incomplete Information About Psoriatic Arthritis...Even with the influx of information about psoriatic disease, there remains a difference between what people think or assume about psoriatic arthritis and its reality. This isn't just limited to laymen...reactions15comments
Join pain after switching from Enbrel to Skyrizi...Wondering if anyone out there has suggestions for me! I have been stable on Enbrel for about 10 years since starting for joint pain. Always had extremely minimal psoriasis in...reactions4repliesSymptomsTreatment
Fatigue despite treatment...Hello, New here to this community and newly diagnosed. I was wondering if others have similar experience with having fatigue on and off? I have been on treatment for a...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedFatigueSleep
Body pain that is not in your joints- “Mystery Pain”...Hello, I’m wondering if anyone could respond about body pain that is not just in your joints. I was diagnosed with PA last year, due to a photograph I had...reactions2repliesFlaresNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
