Comments on: Lifestyle Changes & Eliminating The Blame Game

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:51:57 +0000

Thank you Ra guy! I have just realized this exact thing and am currently making scary decisions . The thing is I have two young children and a husband as well to consider, it is very important I get this right. I need to stop feeling guilty for having ra and find solutions. I am looking forward to following your posts it is a lot to deal with, nice to find a place to take a breath

By: Su

Su — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:50:31 +0000

Thanks RA guy, it’s nice to know there are people out there who understand how difficult it is. It can be a lonely world when people don’t understand what you’re going through.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:22:30 +0000

Thank you. I feel like I have finally found a place that understands. Acceptance for me has been a hard since starting this journey 2 years ago. I am slowly learning to adapt and learning to ask for help (a biggie for me). I am looking forward to using this site in my quest for a postive outlook on living with RA. Thanks again.

By: Bronnie Thompson

Bronnie Thompson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:52:24 +0000

Thanks for a wonderful post. I live with fibromyalgia, and I’m researching how people who live well despite having chronic pain (of any type) actually do so. What I’m discovering is that accepting doesn’t mean giving up hope, that pretending the pain isn’t there and grimly continuing as before doesn’t work, and that giving up and stopping life doesn’t work either. It seems that acceptance means being comfortable with doing things differently, staying involved with what is important in life, getting good support, and making your own decisions about how to live despite the pain. It might mean telling other people to take a hike if they want to interfere with your choices, or being persistent if there is something you want to know about and people (treatment people) don’t want to or cant be bothered to find out. Its a journey that doesnt end. I’d love to hear if this resonates with you. Thanks for your great site. Bronnie.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:34:33 +0000

I have been struggling with admitting I have RA. I have one of those gray area cases, but over the past few months it has become apparent to me that my symptoms are getting worse, I have been avoiding taking RA meds because I am afraid of the side effects and actually accepting I have a disease. Your blog made me realize I wasn’t alone in dealing with the changes that RA brings to your life. I hope I am able to overcome my mental resistance and fears, so that I can find some peace in my life,