Love Thyself...In this month devoted to love, take the time to pamper yourself a bit...here a just a few ways. Nan ...reactionscomments
Reading Resolution...As 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...reactions9comments
The Reality of Care...Until the recent passing of our beloved dog, Leah, I had not really considered the parallels between her situation and mine, in...reactions6comments
Another Medication Change...About this time a year ago I wrote about how I was changing to a different biologic as my first medication was...reactions13comments
Mindfulness and RA...I recently had the opportunity to take a great workshop that centered on mindfulness and the practice of Tai Chi which was...reactions2comments
How Low Can You Go?..."Every limbo boy and limbo girl...all around the limbo world" I have that silly Chubby Checker "Limbo Rock" song in my head...reactions6comments
Mind Reader...Here’s a thing: expecting others to know we’re in pain if we don’t tell them. Here’s another: feeling frustrated or angry with...reactions5comments
Are You Working Out With RA Or Is RA Working Out With You?...I seem to have gone on a workout sabbatical. I can’t really explain why, but I seem to have developed workout anxiety...reactions2comments
The Holidays with the Dragon...The Holiday Season: that fine part of the year that starts with autumn’s sweet, sharp nip in the air. Outdoors, it’s beautiful!...reactions10comments
Old mindset, new limitations...Against the advice of her parents, Karen Horney decided to attend medical school in 1906, at the University of Freiburg in Germany...reactions3comments
Losing Again...Keeping my weight under control (if not as low as I’d like) has been an ongoing battle for me since I was...reactions2comments
Facing the truth...Over these many years of dealing with RA and encountering, working with, and supporting many others with RA, I have come to...reactions7comments
Seeking: Modest Health Care Professionals...Modesty is sometimes an undervalued characteristic in people and health care professionals in particular. When I was a child, it was confidence...reactions2comments
Same Drug, Same Procedure, Different Cost...My primary RA medication is a biologic that I get via infusion every four weeks. Normally I get the treatment in a...reactions8comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Apparently Only Old People Get Sick...After a long day at work, I got on the bus recently and took a seat at the front of the bus...reactions6comments
Spring Ahead...Season changes, especially the transition to spring, something everyone looks forward to. But for those living with RA, it can sometimes pose...reactionscomments
What is Weakness...Is weakness a state of mind? A feeling? Is it physical or mental? Can I control it? The definition of "weakness" is...reactions3comments
Day After Day...Chronic pain is so different from temporary pain. The ephemeral pain that can be brought on by injury or sickness garners a...reactions2comments
