Signs Someone is Struggling With Their Illness...There’s a lot of weight that comes with living with a chronic illness. We often don’t show it, because if we did...reactionscomments
Breaking the Vicious Cycle...I’ve returned to that point again, one I’m sure you’ll recognize. The dreaded flare. Bit by bit the pain has crept back...reactions3comments
Uveitis & other eye diseases caused by AS and the treatments...I would like to know how others who have any eye diseases that are know to be a symptom of AS how...reactions7repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
Spiritual Health, Caregiving, and AS...While not a topic that pops up often, it’s one that’s close to my heart. The journey I’ve taken with Keegan, my...reactions2comments
HLA-B27 Gene...I have been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis that my rheumatologist says might be AS instead. The jury is still out. However, I...reactions2repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Comorbidities Diagnosis
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
A Realistic Outlook on Exercise...If you read my articles "An Unrealistic Outlook on Exercise" and the "All or Nothing Approach" you'll know that I haven't been...reactions14comments
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
3 Tips for Caregivers When They’re Not Needed...Sometimes Keegan, my husband with AxSpa, doesn’t need me. Sometimes, Keegan is back at 80% or 90% or 99%, and I am...reactions4comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
Coming Out of the "Chronic Closet"...To be frank - when I was first diagnosed with AS I was embarrassed. I didn’t know a single person with an...reactions14comments
A Piece of My Heart...I woke this morning around 4:30 a.m. thinking of my father. When I was a child, he was up at the crack...reactions3comments
March Is the Worst Month (and the Best Month)...I’m sitting here after a long day of work along with Keegan, my husband with AS, talking about how the weather wrecks...reactions1comment
There Is No Universal AS Experience...One of the things that really helped me understand and move through some of the grief and confusion of my AS diagnosis...reactions4comments
Self-Care For Spoonies: More Than A Buzzword...The National Institute on Mental Health says that self-care “means taking the time to do things that help you live well and...reactions4comments
