'I’ve learned it’s OK to take care of my body the way I need to, even if people don’t think my symptoms are real.' A day in the life with psoriatic arthritis:
I’m in college now, but I started having chronic pain in high school. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis when I was 17. That was 2 years ago, and I’m still trying to understand what feels best.
I haven’t always been good about that. I used to push myself a lot, even when I didn’t feel well. But it’s way harder to recover when I go past my boundaries. Now I respect my limits. It also helps that I have some pretty understanding roommates and suitemates. My symptoms vary by the hour, day, or season -- I’m in a little bit more pain when it’s colder. And there are times when I have to tell them, “I can’t go with you. I can’t walk across campus right now.”I’ve always been pretty athletic. I danced for 11 years when I was younger. My flares haven’t been as bad since I started going to the gym and exercising more.
One of my biggest issues at the gym is how I hold things. I used to grip the handles for dear life. But now I really try to be mindful that I’m pulling with my muscles, not my hands. I’ve stopped beating myself up and trying to push through the day when I feel bad. It always helps when I give myself some grace.
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