If you’ve been experiencing feelings of isolation as a result of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), then you aren’t alone. Even before we entered the new world of Covid-19, feeling isolated and lonely while attempting to manage psoriatic arthritis was very common. If you add in everything going on in recent months, the number of PsA patients who struggle with feelings of isolation has, understandably, exploded. And these feelings are, at least in my case, the trumpeters that usher in two horsemen of the mental health apocalypse: anxiety and depression. That’s why it’s crucial to be proactive and intentional about how we ride this storm.
Social media is a wonderful thing. It allows us to connect with people all over the world. We can find like-minded individuals, others with the same chronic conditions, and even far-flung relatives with whom we’ve…
If you have a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) like I do, fostering strong relationships with those closest to you is key, whether with your significant other, friends, or family members. But with so…
I have had the blessing of being a Contributor for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com for a little over a year now. Writing and sharing my story with the Psoriatic-Arthritis.com community has been one of the most rewarding and…
