I'm Not High Maintenance, I'm Chronically IllEveryone likes a “low-maintenance” girl — the girl who can tag along with friends at a moment’s notice, without worrying about the...reactions1comment
Being Around People Who Get ItI’ve had quite a few people come and go from my life ever since I got sick. I try my best to...reactions2comments
Getting out of Bed with Spondyloarthritis, Part IIMotivation to begin exercising is a major problem for me. I'm just tired - mentally and physically - from family drama, a...reactions3comments
Our AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Community is on Instagram!Did you know that you can find our AxialSpondyloarthritis.net community on Instagram? Give us a follow so you can engage in great...reactionscomments
Thinking About Food I can’t imagine another time when food played a more central role in our society. We can watch cooking shows at any...reactionscomments
I’m On A DietMy doctor and I had The Talk, you know the one. We talked about the dreaded BMI, exercise, and carbs. She asked...reactions2comments
Why Working from Home is Best for my Ankylosing SpondylitisEver since I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), work has been a source of worry for me. Most jobs, from customer service to...reactions3comments
Mindfulness and ASWe all know that stress is the worst thing for an individual with AS. I know this, and for me having AS...reactions1comment
A Gem for My Axial Spondyloarthritis: Somatics!Before my diagnosis, every week I was going to the gym, playing squash, and badminton. I would not get any "side effects"...reactionscomments
I Used To Be The Person Who Didn't Understand Chronic IllnessBefore ankylosing spondylitis, before any strange symptoms, and well before I ever thought there could be something wrong, different, or sick about...reactions3comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis Doesn't Give a Damn About College DeadlinesBeing a student is hard enough as it is. Being a student with a chronic illness is a whole new level of...reactions2comments
This Winter is Rough on the Joints!I like winter, with Christmas celebrations, the arrival of a New year and fresh perspectives. I feel efficient as the season evolves;...reactions2comments
What My Days Look Like Living With AS: Part 2Editor's note: You can read about the first part of Katie's day with AS here. It’s now about 8 AM. I pull...reactions1comment
Mornings with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Waking Up in PainI never was an early riser. As a teenager, I could easily sleep til noon on the weekends without concern that I...reactionscomments
How AS Saved My Mental HealthI was in a pretty dark place mentally just prior to my AS diagnosis. I was living in China and between jobs...reactions12comments
How to be Gentle with YourselfIt's been a whirlwind of a year. It's February 2021, and goodness knows we've all been through a lot. For my family...reactions1comment
My AS, Five Years From DiagnosisUnlike many stories that I’ve read, I do not remember the day I was diagnosed. Not really. That period of my life...reactions3comments
Identity Crisis After DiagnosisOur identity is what makes each of us unique. Whether it’s our outward appearance, personality, or even our last names, one’s identity...reactions2comments
Chronic Illness And Sensory OverstimulationInspired by a post by The Unchargeables, an Instagram account dedicated to those of us with chronic illness, I was thinking about...reactions2comments
The Spirituality Of IllnessI remember the first time I prayed in a long time; I was in my mid-20s and I was dealing with a...reactionscomments
