Seeing the PossibilitiesOne thing that happens to me when I go through a lengthy period of not feeling well, is that I develop a feeling of negativity. Instead of a whole world... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips For Dating and RADating is tough, especially when you live with a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. Join Kat as she talks about her experiences with dating and gives some insight about... By Kathryn Elton, OTR1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeking SleepI used to be a world-class sleeper. Once I was visiting my parents, sleeping on the couch in the living room. A tornado warning came up in the wee hours... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Friendship: How My Chronic Illness HelpedRaise your hand if you wish there was an easy way to weed out the “fake” friends. There is! Relationships are hard. Friendships are even harder when one person has... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
You Deserve a Break TodayIt has been my experience that humans tend to be harder on themselves than others, to the point that we often become so enveloped in our negativity, we are paralyzed... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Medication ChangeAbout this time a year ago I wrote about how I was changing to a different biologic as my first medication was no longer working as well. I had had... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fitness for FatigueWe’ve all heard it over and over (and over and over) again: it’s so important for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to exercise. Physical fitness can be extremely useful... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Hi, How Are You?This greeting has become so commonplace in our day-to-day interactions that somehow it has lost its true meaning. That is, to actually inquire how a person is doing. I know... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Reading ResolutionAs I’ve mentioned before, I dislike New Year’s resolutions. They’ve always struck me as another mental self-beating-in-the-making when I can’t live up to them. But I’ve been thinking about it... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Happy New YearSome tips about making or not making resolutions and why. ... By Nan Hart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Create SMART Exercise Goals in 2018The New Year is a time filled with promise and hope. It's also a time for reflection, thinking about the year that has passed, celebrating your achievements and switching gears... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Got Pets? In Flare? Try These Tips for the Same Level of CarePets are so lovely when I'm having a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare. They lift my spirits, they take care of me, they’re the reason I don’t tear my hair out every... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Mindfulness and RAI recently had the opportunity to take a great workshop that centered on mindfulness and the practice of Tai Chi which was amazing. Along the way I discovered that using... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Don't You Just...?Why don't you just give up gluten? Why don't you just stop eating sugar? Why don't you just go to the gym? Why don't you just start taking probiotics? Why... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Updating Goals for 2018For four years running (2014 Goals, 2015 Goals, 2016 Goals, 2017 Goals), I’ve taken the time to review goals set for the year, examine how I did, and set goals... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want to be in the workforce. Additionally, and depending... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Analyzing ThisI finally started seeing a new psychologist after years of feeling conflicted about "firing" my old one. I've technically seen him three times now, but the first appointment was many... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Mind is Made UpOver the years of contending with RA I have come to realize that there is a need to utilize the skills associated with will power. The thought of practicing will... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning StiffnessMost people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience joint stiffness. But did you ever notice you are more stiff in the mornings? Morning stiffness has been defined as “slowness or difficulty... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
When a Cold Is Not Just a ColdTis the season for flu, colds, and other nasty critters shared via coughs, handshakes, and sneezes. I start getting twitchy on public transit when I see uncovered coughs and hear... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments