Being young with arthritis

Tyabc

Hi, I was recently diagnosed at age 17 after struggling with issues for as long as I can remember. Despite that, the diagnosis hit me like a truck realising that this is what my life is now. I joined this community in hopes there was other people my age who feel like they don't get a future just like I do. It would be great to find similar people who understand.

noddingtonpete

Hello @Tyabc and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I hope that others will connect with you to share their support and experience and yes people on here do understand what you are going through.

Have a look through the following which might be of help, and if there is anything else just ask.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Peter