http://www.creakyjoints.org daily 1 2008-08-31T00:41:38Z http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-frog-and-the-pot-of-hot-water As the tale explains, problems can unexpectedly overwhelm us. Dr. Laurie shows us how to prevent them from doing so. No publisher drlaurie relationships life pain fear, anxiety, and stress family communication advice friends emotions ethereal cereal rheumatoid support depression 2008-12-11T05:37:56Z Page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/a-better-nights-sleep-part-two Sleeping well is essential when battling arthritis. Dr. Laurie explains how to do so. No publisher drlaurie advice treatments sleep relaxation ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T06:12:58Z Page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-most-beautiful-people Dr. Laurie finds that beauty, love and inspiration come hand-in-hand. No publisher drlaurie relationships life education family rheumatoid support emotions community dating friends ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T05:42:54Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/a-little-change-will-do-you-good Losing weight, altering your daily schedule, letting go of stress -- all can be difficult to commit to, let alone do. Dr. Laurie has the answer. No publisher drlaurie life activity and exercise fear, anxiety, and stress advice emotions medication ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T05:11:20Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/meditation-can-help-you-feel-better It seems so simple -- casting negativity away. But, as Dr. Laurie explains, if you can learn to do so, it's another means of reclaiming your life. Here's how. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice meditation rheumatoid ethereal cereal depression 2008-12-11T05:23:41Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/taking-unpredictability-head-on Knowing that you're not alone is one thing -- but how to maintain a semblance of control in your life? Dr. Laurie lays out a battle plan. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice ethereal cereal depression support unpredictability 2008-12-11T06:27:23Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/arthritis-most-worrisome-trait-unpredictability You don't know from one day to the next what to expect. When something happens, you try to reason -- was I stressed? Am I having a reaction to medication? Is the disease progressing? Dr. Laurie explains that you're not alone. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice emotions ethereal cereal support unpredictability 2008-12-11T06:29:43Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/take-five-daily Dr. Laurie encourages us to commit to one relaxing thing every day. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice support relaxation ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T05:53:29Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-upside-of-complaining Complaining can be good? Dr. Laurie says yes -- when you do so in the right amount. Read up or listen in as she tells us how. No publisher drlaurie life pain family fear, anxiety, and stress communication advice friends ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T06:08:19Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/a-better-nights-sleep-part-one Sleep is an essential ingredient in the arthritis survival kit. Studies have shown that quality sleep can help repair not only physical but emotional and mental stresses. No publisher drlaurie life fear, anxiety, and stress treatments sleep relaxation ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T06:12:27Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/getting-over-the-hump Frustrated over your lack of exercising? Dr. Laurie shares with us ways to jumpstart our physical activity. No publisher drlaurie life activity and exercise mobility advice emotions ethereal cereal depression 2008-12-11T06:18:40Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-road-not-yet-traveled-... Dwelling on the future can stop us dead in our tracks. Dr. Laurie explains that -- if we focus on the present -- we can be less fearful and lead happier lives. No publisher drlaurie life fear, anxiety, and stress mobility advice emotions future ethereal cereal unpredictability 2008-12-11T06:21:34Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/its-a-dreary-dreary-day-... Miserable weather can bog down our emotions. Dr. Laurie shows us how to combat the negativity and feel happier. No publisher drlaurie life advice emotions ethereal cereal depression 2008-12-11T06:23:27Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/time-for-emotional-spring-cleaning Feeling down? Dr. Laurie shares ways to sweep away the negative thoughts. No publisher drlaurie life fear, anxiety, and stress advice support emotions ethereal cereal depression 2008-12-11T06:47:09Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/i-have-arthritis.-who-would-want-to-date-me A reader wrote in to Ms. Meniscus worried that -- because of her arthritis diagnosis -- no one would possibly want to date her. Dr. Laurie steps in to shine light on a relationship problem all-too-common for autoimmune disease patients. No publisher drlaurie relationships life pain advice support dating ethereal cereal 2008-12-11T06:58:35Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-step-after-dating-.. Last time I wrote about dating and arthritis. This week, I came across two different articles that address the next level of a relationship when you have arthritis -- sexuality and intimacy. No publisher drlaurie relationships life advice support dating ethereal cereal sex and intimacy 2009-01-12T19:10:56Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/mighty-endorphin-power-rangers A response to my last column got me thinking: one of our members pointed out the inexpensive beauty of endorphins for feeling better. No publisher drlaurie relationships life activity and exercise pain advice support emotions dating ethereal cereal sex and intimacy 2008-12-01T06:51:40Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/letting-your-inner-essence-shine-through Without realizing it, arthritis can lead us to hide behind a protective shield. Dr. Laurie illustrates how tearing down that barrier reveals our true beauty. No publisher drlaurie life pain public perception advice support emotions community ethereal cereal 2008-12-01T06:51:09Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/arthritis-and-the-guilt A reader writes that she is in so much pain and is so tired, she feels wracked with guilt. Dr. Laurie explains why guilt has no place in an arthritic's life -- and how to cast it away. No publisher drlaurie relationships life activity and exercise pain family communication advice support emotions medication ethereal cereal depression 2008-12-01T23:10:26Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/happiness-and-the-holidays For some, December hits and stress ensues. On the heels of a newly-published Harvard/UCSD "happiness" report, Dr. Laurie explains how discovering and focusing on what makes us happy can actually alleviate some of that tension. No publisher drlaurie relationships life family fear, anxiety, and stress advice emotions holidays friends ethereal cereal 2008-12-16T15:08:57Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/steering-into-the-new-year Making resolutions and stressing ourselves to keep them may not help at all. Dr. Laurie shares a new approach for entering 2009. No publisher drlaurie life activity and exercise fear, anxiety, and stress support ethereal cereal emotions holidays advice unpredictability 2008-12-30T01:11:49Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/sometimes-our-light-goes-out As a new year begins, Dr. Laurie explores what happens when we lose energy and hope -- and explains how to rediscover them. No publisher drlaurie relationships life family energy community emotions relaxation happiness friends ethereal cereal depression 2009-01-14T10:32:54Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/escaping-the-arthritis-wire-cage Dr. Laurie explains how small, easily-manageable changes to our daily activities can help us escape feeling trapped. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress mindfulness hope and inspiration advice ethereal cereal emotions research depression future unpredictability relaxation addiction support happiness 2009-01-27T10:44:41Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/being-happy-for-everyone-else Displaying cheerfulness for those around us -- solely because they cannot handle the sadness of disease -- can cause more harm than good, Dr. Laurie writes. No publisher drlaurie relationships life fear, anxiety, and stress family communication support emotions ethereal cereal guilt depression public perception friends advice happiness 2009-02-09T23:08:11Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/dr.-lauries-healthcare-battle-plan Shuttling between several doctors? Dr. Laurie explains exactly how to protect yourself. No publisher drlaurie medication family mindfulness communication energy community surgery education hospitals relationships health-care and insurance support mobility emotions research pharmacist independence life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice treatments doctors and nurses friends unpredictability future diagnosis ethereal cereal 2009-02-24T00:27:34Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/what-to-do-when-anxiety-strikes Chronic illness can plague us with worry. Dr. Laurie explains how to relax. No publisher drlaurie life pain fear, anxiety, and stress mindfulness communication advice triggers emotions depression relaxation unpredictability energy hope and inspiration ethereal cereal happiness luck 2009-03-10T19:34:06Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/acceptance Dr. Laurie explains how denying our reality prevents us from finding happiness. No publisher drlaurie life medication pain diagnosis fear, anxiety, and stress mindfulness hope and inspiration advice comfort treatments emotions ethereal cereal future happiness acceptance and denial relaxation unpredictability energy depression 2009-03-24T02:40:23Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/how-to-talk-about-your-chronic-illness Dr. Laurie explains how to overcome fear or embarrassment -- and tackle those situations in which we must share our diagnosis. No publisher drlaurie family mindfulness communication energy community acceptance and denial relationships support mobility emotions public perception independence life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice friends unpredictability future guilt diagnosis rheumatoid ethereal cereal travel 2009-04-06T22:12:10Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/not-disappointing-your-loved-ones Dr. Laurie explains how to make plans -- knowing that flares are unpredictable. No publisher drlaurie activity and exercise family mobility communication energy community acceptance and denial depression relationships support comfort emotions mindfulness happiness public perception independence life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice relaxation friends unpredictability triggers future guilt ethereal cereal 2009-04-21T03:14:45Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/a-child-with-a-chronic-illness Caring for a sick child? Dr. Laurie explains how to navigate the complicated terrain. No publisher drlaurie juvenile medication love family mindfulness communication energy community parenting and children still's disease meditation education hospitals surgery happiness relationships humor health-care and insurance spirituality god support comfort emotions research pharmaceuticals depression pharmacist life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice treatments doctors and nurses relaxation friends unpredictability faith hope and inspiration steroids future guilt diagnosis spondyloarthropathy rheumatoid ethereal cereal 2009-05-02T12:12:46Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/thats-what-friends-are-for Dr. Laurie explains how friendship may be the best medicine. No publisher drlaurie relationships life medication shopping fear, anxiety, and stress family communication energy comfort community ethereal cereal doctors and nurses emotions relaxation support advice friends depression happiness 2009-05-20T04:42:59Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/to-work-or-not-to-work-...-and-how Dr. Laurie shares a book tackling jobs and arthritis. No publisher drlaurie fear, anxiety, and stress family communication advice men community ethereal cereal careers and work books future friends support unpredictability women 2009-06-02T16:23:10Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/navigating-the-dangers-of-american-medicine-today Dr. Laurie shares a new book, chronicling a doctor's own journey through the American medical system. And she has much, much to say. No publisher drlaurie medication family communication advice pharmacist treatments doctors and nurses books support surgery friends ethereal cereal hospitals 2009-06-16T21:29:25Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/stroke-of-insight Dr. Laurie finds inspiration in a stroke victim's tale of recovery. No publisher drlaurie relationships faith recovery family communication energy relaxation fear, anxiety, and stress emotions research doctors and nurses stroke future community hope and inspiration unpredictability ethereal cereal happiness independence 2009-06-30T23:52:11Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/food-exercise-environment-...-and-your-immune-system Dr. Laurie finds inspiration in an author's battle against cancer. No publisher drlaurie life cancer food advice support diet doctors and nurses books inflammation education ethereal cereal 2009-07-15T09:17:17Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/vacation Dr. Laurie urges you to take time for yourself. No publisher drlaurie summer love family mindfulness energy parenting and children sleep acceptance and denial pain trip depression relationships humor recovery support comfort vacation emotions spirituality happiness pets independence life shopping fear, anxiety, and stress advice holidays relaxation friends dreams mobility faith hope and inspiration future marriage travel ethereal cereal swimming 2009-07-29T06:16:19Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/why-its-so-important-to-fight-depression Arthritis patients and their loved ones can be especially vulnerable. No publisher drlaurie walking activity and exercise love honesty family mindfulness communication energy community parenting and children medication sleep acceptance and denial meditation happiness relationships humor health-care and insurance god support mobility emotions spirituality depression seasonal affective disorder life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice relaxation friends recovery faith triggers hope and inspiration future guilt side effects ethereal cereal 2009-08-12T07:41:32Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/what-are-you-tolerating Dr. Laurie says you may be draining your energy needlessly. No publisher drlaurie activity and exercise honesty family mindfulness communication energy respect happiness relationships support mobility emotions depression independence life fear, anxiety, and stress advice diet doctors and nurses debt friends unpredictability triggers hope and inspiration careers and work future guilt ethereal cereal 2009-08-25T20:56:21Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/finding-the-courage-within Dr. Laurie describes how we scare ourselves into inaction. No publisher drlaurie family energy surgery hands and knuckles hospitals depression support emotions flares happiness unpredictability life pain fear, anxiety, and stress advice treatments friends dreams faith future guilt ethereal cereal 2009-09-22T05:38:36Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/your-story Dr. Laurie explains how to cope with life's changes. No publisher drlaurie self perception life love fear, anxiety, and stress family mindfulness communication advice support emotions ethereal cereal marriage happiness diagnosis rheumatoid energy depression 2009-10-05T21:58:01Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-holidays Dr. Laurie helps us prep for the emotional onslaught. No publisher drlaurie life family fear, anxiety, and stress advice support holidays friends ethereal cereal 2009-10-20T13:11:24Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/cause-and-effect A new study finds that inflammatory diseases may chemically cause depression. No publisher drlaurie juvenile medication advice treatments emotions research doctors and nurses inflammation rheumatoid ethereal cereal depression 2009-11-04T07:25:24Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/loved-ones-blunt-the-pain A new study finds family and friends lessen the pain we perceive. No publisher drlaurie relationships pain family support pets respect ethereal cereal 2009-12-01T23:40:46Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/just-being-who-you-are Dr. Laurie asks, "How are you cultivating your being?" No publisher drlaurie life mindfulness advice meditation ethereal cereal happiness 2009-12-01T23:40:08Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/can-a-month-of-giving-change-your-life Dr. Laurie contemplates the benefits of helping others. No publisher drlaurie relationships life pain volunteering family energy comfort community research emotions happiness friends ethereal cereal depression 2009-12-16T02:43:01Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/new-year-new-you Dr. Laurie explains how to overcome the guilt of failed resolutions. No publisher drlaurie life activity and exercise fear, anxiety, and stress mindfulness food advice mobility diet holidays emotions acceptance and denial new year's ethereal cereal 2010-01-12T08:14:01Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/ditch-those-january-blues Dr. Laurie shares how to kick-start our happiness this time of year. No publisher drlaurie life advice support emotions depression ethereal cereal happiness 2010-01-27T06:02:52Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/finding-someone-to-love Dr. Laurie writes that allowing yourself to be loved is crucial. No publisher drlaurie relationships life love fear, anxiety, and stress mindfulness communication advice future dating ethereal cereal unpredictability 2010-02-10T03:14:10Z Web page http://www.creakyjoints.org/columns/ethereal-cereal/the-middle-way Dr. Laurie explains that we do not exist solely in extremes. No publisher drlaurie life fear, anxiety, and stress communication advice comfort ethereal cereal 2010-02-24T06:45:09Z Web page