Julie Greenwood

Friends, have I ever told you how much I've struggled with psoriasis? Psoriasis has truly been the most difficult part of my journey, emotionally speaking. Psoriatic arthritis continues to give...

I am medically retired, yet my days seem as busy as ever. Most days of the week, I have some type of medical appointment. A normal week includes mental health...

Remember that character Pig-Pen from the Peanuts gang? He was the one who was always followed by a cloud of dirt. When my psoriasis was at its worst, I felt...

The energy I have on any given day is precious and fleeting, so I allow myself the luxury of a house cleaner. I originally went through a cleaning company. I...

I don’t know how you’ve been feeling, but at my house, life has felt particularly stressful. Maybe it’s because my husband is working from home and we’re together more than...

I’m going to admit something that I fear won’t make me popular in the chronic illness community. I don’t really get the spoon theory. Yes, I know that life hands...

Trust plays a big role in the doctor-patient relationship. When you have a chronic autoimmune disorder like psoriasis, that relationship is more important than ever. I know many people who...

A couple of months ago, I was standing in the bathroom, looking at my face in the mirror, examining all the imperfections. I bet I’m not the only one who...