AS vs Depression vs MenopauseIs anyone else having trouble untangling which symptoms are which? I constantly struggle trying to figure out why I am feeling what I am feeling. The low back and hip...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAlternative TreatmentMedical MarijuanaMental Health
Has AS Brought You Any Blessings?Living with AS certainly is not the easiest ride. However I think that there are so many negative aspects to it that sometimes it is easy to overlook that it...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesMental HealthTips & Advice
Has Your Condition Brought You Any Blessings?Living with Axial Spondyloarthrtitis can come with so many negatives that it is sometimes easy to overlook that it can also come with a few blessings too For me, it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceCoping
The Animals Who Sit At Our Side Hello all, I just found this forum today and am so stoked to have people to talk to about ankylosing spondylitis who won't glaze over after the second syllable. I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Has AxSpa affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?May is Mental Health Month. There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingMental HealthVenting
CymbaltaHi everyone, I am currently on Cipralex for anxiety & depression, and my GP (who I love) is recommending I try switching to Cymlata as it can also help w...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthDepressionComplimentary Treatment
Feeling pretty lowGoing through an incredibly emotional trying time right now with martial issues and then today I got word that my humira can't be filled until I get a new rheumy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthIntimacy & RelationshipsDepression
Highly Sensitive Person and chronic illnessHas anyone heard about the Highly Sensitive Person and how they deal with ankylosing spondylitis? I was classified as a Highly Sensitive Person while investigating why small degenerations caused by...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesMental HealthAxial Spondyloarthritis
Soothing tricks and habits?I attended a lovely gathering online last night, a remote version of Ceilidhs (Scottish/ Irish social tradition). We listen to few turns of tunes, stories, songs or poems, then we...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Mental and physical hurdles with a new biologic prescription Hey all. I'm really curious to hear about your experience transitioning to a biologic, whether it was your first time on any biologic, or a move to a new biologic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentMental Health
