4 Emotional Challenges of Living With Psoriatic Arthritis

4 Emotional Challenges of Living With Psoriatic Arthritis

I often wonder how different my life would have been if, after giving me a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), my doctor had also given me a referral to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. To say I was unprepared for the emotional rollercoaster of life with this chronic disease would be an understatement, especially since many of these emotional challenges repeat themselves as time passes.

When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, all I wanted was to function as I did before. I didn’t want to rely on others. I thought I could overcome this disease with enough willpower and treatment, but life with psoriatic arthritis is much more complicated than that.

Here are four of the most emotionally challenging aspects of living with psoriatic arthritis–and my tips for dealing with them.

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When I mention psoriatic arthritis, people usually think about joint pain and rashes, not emotional challenges. In my latest article for @healthgrades, I share four of those emotional challenges and the effect they have on my life
One of the hardest things to explain to family and friends is how Psoriatic Arthritis is both physically and emotionally draining. In my latest article for Healthgrades, I share four emotional challenges that PsA patients experience.
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When I mention psoriatic arthritis, people usually think about joint pain and rashes, not emotional challenges. In my latest article for @healthgrades, I share four of those emotional challenges and the effect they have on my life

Published by Cynthia Covert

Diagnosed in 2001 with psoriasis, followed by fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, endometriosis, and later a botched hysterectomy turned her world upside down. Cynthia shares her experience, advice, and tips for how to make life with chronic pain easier and less painful.

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