How do you cope?

Many people ask me how I am able to cope with my illness. The answer is simple: THERE IS NO ONE MAGICAL ANSWER. In general, I use whatever works, whenever it works. And when all else fails, I simply cry. Then I pick myself up and carry on with the next challenge.

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This video blog shares some of my coping techniques. I hope that you will, in return, share some of yours with the rest of us by clicking on the comments option below.

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Susan S.

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How I Cope When All Is Bleak

I don't always have the perfect attitude, but I try to keep in mind that things tend to get better when everything is really bad. Statisticians refer to this as the floor effect. This video shows what I look and sound like now that everything seems really lousy. Please ignore the fact that I'm overdue for a haircut.

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Susan S.

Silver Ring Splints

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It's been a while since I've posted, but I'm getting back into the groove.

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Over the past year, I have discovered which orthotic devices are helpful for me. By far the biggest winner is my Silver Ring Splints http://www.silverringsplint.com/ . These very attractive rings have reduced the pain in my hands by about 70%. I had no idea that the reason my hands were hurting so bad were a result of the hyperextention of my fingers, because my fingers did not hurt very much. Thank you Dr. Francomono in Baltimore for sending me to this wonderful company that provides splints long distance. I wear them for almost all of my normal activities (take a look at this video!):

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