ARTHRITIS AND YOUR SOCIAL LIFE Arthritis is treatable, but there may be setbacks from time to time. Flare-ups may occur once a year or less, or several times a month, and could last hours, days, or weeks. This can impact the way you interact in your social and professional life. Here are some tips to …
HOW TO TELL PEOPLE YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS Once you have been diagnosed with arthritis, it is important to let people around you know what is going on. Your family and friends can be a valuable source of social, emotional, and sometimes physical support. Here are some suggested dos and don’ts to help you properly communicate …
COPING SKILLS FOR ARTHRITIS Arthritis is a physical disease that can cause psychological setbacks. Having a strong mental outlook is very helpful in dealing with the emotions that get stirred up when dealing with a chronic disease. Be positive: It is very helpful to focus on what you are able to accomplish in your life …
STAYING MENTALLY STRONG WITH ARTHRITIS Arthritis is a physical disease with mental challenges. Dealing with ongoing pain and physical limitations can be emotionally overwhelming at times. Your mind can help manage and even overcome your arthritis symptoms. THINK POSITIVE: many studies show that an optimism can improve your health, and could also decrease your arthritis …
GETTING SUPPORT FOR ARTHRITIS When you have arthritis, you may start to feel alone and isolated at times as you privately deal with the ups and downs that come and go. It is important to keep lines of support available to help you cope. YOUR DOCTOR: Your medical team will provide the main support as …
HARNESSING THE MIND TO BEAT ARTHRITIS Medications, activity modifications, physical therapy, and healthy lifestyle will be your best tools to fight the physical challenges of arthritis. Meanwhile, dealing with arthritis requires a strong mental outlook to combat common negative thoughts and feelings. Here are ways to use your mind power to strengthen your fight against …
MY ARTHRITIS IS DEPRESSING People with chronic arthritis can have symptoms of depression 4x more often than the general population. Dealing with pain and activity limitations week after week can take its toll on a person’s emotional well-being. What can you do if you are feeling down? Depression and anxiety are examples of several medical …
