How living with ankylosing spondylitis can affect friendships
Let me start out by saying that making friends isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Now, throw in ankylosing spondylitis and you’ve got yourself a situation. But I’m not just talking about making friends in this post, I’m also talking about friendships in general....
How social media has helped me find comfort and positivity in ankylosing spondylitis
I often hear people talk about the evils of social media: an invasion of privacy, feeling the need to compare yourself to others, time wasted endlessly scrolling through feeds…the list goes on. When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, no one in my...
Think before you eat! Mindful eating for ankylosing spondylitis.
The topic of diet and inflammatory disease is saturated with conflicting advice, let me share my thoughts. I have been there, tried the diet , failed on the diet and repeated that same process for years. I was just trying so hard to find any way to help my symptoms...
A Day in the Life – of a girl with A.S.
Imagine being so tired that you head to bed early, only to lay awake on account of not being able to find a comfortable position. Imagine finally falling asleep, but waking up every hour to switch what side you’re laying on because your hips ache and your knee...
From panic attack to self-care and hoping for a change – my way of dealing with ankylosing spondylitis.
After I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I forgot how to trust my body. I have always been a healthy person with very few physical limitations and all of a sudden, I’ve found out that my body was attacking itself and slowly deteriorating. Finding out about a...Join ASone Community
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