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Don't Judge Me for My Good Days: Psoriatic-arthritis.com

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  (This was posted Feb 16, 2024 - but I thought it was such a great topic that I wanted to repost it.) Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good day. Or it might be a good few hours. Or it could be someone doing their best to function through the pain. You don't honestly know what someone is going through, especially when they have lived with the pain for a long time. You'd be surprised how much pain people can learn to smile through. Read the full article at psoriatic-arthritis.com
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Learning to Help Others and Help Myself: Psoriatic-Arthritis.com

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Being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at any age is rough, but it can be especially challenging in childhood and young adulthood. No one sees the struggle and pain: they see a young face and assume you have the energy and strength of any young person. While I do sometimes appreciate being able to hide my illness, there are lots of times I wish others could see I was struggling. Click here to read the full article at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com.
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Psoriatic Disease Gave me Thick Skin: Psoriatic-arthritis.com

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  When I say that living with psoriatic disease gave me thick skin, I'm not referring to psoriasis. Instead, I'm focusing on how this condition forced me to get tougher out of necessity. Being diagnosed with PsA opened me to a new world of criticism and advice that I had to learn to cope with. People often feel the need to share their thoughts and opinions with you - even if they aren't very kind. Read the full article at psoriatic-arthritis.com
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Good Shoes for Arthritis Shouldn't Have to Break the Bank - Psoriatic-Arthritis.com

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Photo credit: Psoriatic-arthritis.com Here's a controversial opinion: good shoes for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) do not always have to be expensive. There, I said it. There's a lot to unpack in that statement. I am not implying that any old shoe from the clearance rack will work for you. Nor am I saying that you shouldn't consider investing in well-made orthopedic shoes; footwear is an excellent investment, and some brands are known lifesavers.  Read the full post at psoriatic-arthritis.com
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