An Amazing WeekI am always grateful for a good week. But there is always a sense of sadness that comes with it. A sadness...reactions8comments
It's Already 2 Years Since My DiagnosisIt has been 2 years since I received my diagnosis of AxSpa and fibromyalgia. I remember this day like it was yesterday...reactions4comments
Having Independence as a Disabled PersonIn 2021, I started identifying as disabled. My chronic fatigue took over my life in late 2020, and a few months later...reactions5comments
Social Media Self-CareI'd be surprised to hear that most people aren't feeling like a combustible blend of exhausted, wary, and squashed flat under the...reactions3comments
Living My Best AS Life!When I was first diagnosed in 2018, I thought my life was over. I had already lost my job, and I lost...reactions10comments
Evaluating My AS Offensive SchemeI love the names of NFL offenses. I only have a rudimentary understanding of what they mean, but the names intrigue me...reactions8comments
Psoriasis and AS: The Stress ConnectionSeveral years ago, my boyfriend and I moved into a new, lovely apartment with a killer view of the NYC skyline. We...reactions3comments
How I Pass Time on Bedbound DaysOne of the worst feelings in the world is having a day where you’re glued to your bed, but knowing that time...reactions4comments
The Burnout That Comes With Searching for a DiagnosisAfter Christmas I had fallen into a huge state of burnout. Not only had the holidays exhausted me down to my bones...reactions5comments
Botox Injections for Muscle SpasmsI’ve had two pain management procedures. First being steroid injections into my muscle spasms, a very painful experience that did not work...reactions4comments
How I Finally Improved My Sleeping PatternIf you read my previous article "Trouble Falling AS-sleep," you will know just how abysmal my sleep pattern had become. After writing...reactions17comments
How I Balance My Social Life With AxSpAIt’s no secret that AS has changed my life forever. Five years ago I was a completely different human. I was able...reactions6comments
Real Life Self-Care TipsI’m not a fan of mainstream self-care culture because it tends to crowd the space for essential health and wellness practices with luxury...reactions4comments
Trying To Find Some Positivity Out of My Rheumatology AppointmentToday was my 3 month follow up appointment with my rheumatologist. I am trying keep a smile on my face and find...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness Burnout: Taking a Step BackI've been part of the Health Union community for two years! And I'm so proud of that fact. I pride myself on...reactions6comments
The Chronic Monster in DisguiseWho knew I would wake up one day not feeling the same ever again. Who knew, something I call the chronic monster...reactions1comment
Signs Someone is Struggling With Their IllnessThere’s a lot of weight that comes with living with a chronic illness. We often don’t show it, because if we did...reactionscomments
Ireland’s National Arthritis Week Here in Ireland Arthritis week takes place between the 4th and 10th of April. I always like it when there’s an international...reactionscomments
My Experience Living With Chronic PainI have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. It began in 2017 when I was working as an account...reactions11comments
Having a Productive Day With Less Usable HoursI saw a post on Instagram not too long ago discussing how many chronically ill individuals have less usable hours in a...reactions4comments
