How To Tell if You're With a Supportive Partner, Part 2A lupus diagnosis can feel like being suddenly abandoned in a foreign land. You thought you understood how your body interacted with...reactions4comments
What To Expect When You Take ImmunosuppressantsLupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that instead of attacking invading germs, the body's immune system attacks its own skin and...reactions6comments
How To Stay Positive When You Feel Like CrapA question I often get asked as a lupus patient, along with "Why is your hair so messy?" and "How much coffee...reactions9comments
The Struggle of Getting Diagnosed With LupusIf you are struggling to get diagnosed, you are not alone. Most people search for answers for 7 years before they are...reactions3comments
Creative Outlets for Lupus Patients, Part 2When you have lupus, it can sometimes feel like you are just surviving instead of living. Making time for creativity can help...reactions3comments
How Adopting A Dog Helped Me Cope With LupusAt one of my lowest points with lupus, I impulsively adopted a shelter dog. I had been feeling isolated from friends and...reactions7comments
My COVID Vaccine Experience, Part 2As I maneuvered my car past the line of people trailing into the hospital, I felt a sense of deja vu. Same...reactions2comments
My COVID Vaccine Experience, Part 1After quarantining for 9 months, I was excited when immunocompromised people were scheduled to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in my state. As...reactions1comment
Decorating for Christmas On a Budget With LupusAffording Christmas decorations when you have lupus isn't always easy. Fortunately, you can find many different decor options at Dollar Tree and...reactions3comments
How I Host the Holidays Without FlaringIt's that time of year again: stockings hung over a crackling fireplace, mistletoe decorating the doorways, and carols sounding over the loudspeakers...reactions3comments
How I Manage Money While Living with LupusDuring the year I spent relearning to walk and speak after a severe lupus flare, I made the decision to leave my...reactions3comments
Lupus and Domestic AbuseContent Note: This article describes domestic abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions1comment
Lupus and DepressionEveryone knows the feeling of being sad, disappointed, or stressed. These feelings are normal, especially after a negative experience like a falling...reactionscomments
2 Ways of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others"I have chronic fatigue, but that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm tired 100 percent of the time," I explained to a new...reactions7comments
A Brain Inflammation Flare Made Me Forget What I Liked and DislikedIn 2014, I stood up after teaching a violin lesson one day and forgot how to walk. A severe episode of lupus...reactions3comments
Words I Invented for Fatigue Because the English Language is InadequateWhen I first got sick with lupus, I was not a stranger to feeling tired. Throughout high school and college, I had...reactions10comments
How I Beat Post-Exertional FatigueA month ago, I decided to change up my workout routine. Instead of my usual Pilates and light weight-lifting, I searched YouTube...reactions5comments
How I Handle Housework With LupusLike many lupus patients, I don't have as much energy as a healthy person my age. I sleep 10-12 hours a night...reactions4comments
5 Creative Hobbies or Outlets For People with LupusStill haven’t found a creative outlet? Here are more ideas to try! (Energy Level: Moderate) When I was a young child, my...reactions1comment
Lupus Taught Me About CreativityWhen I was a child, my brother was the creative one in the family. From a young age, he loved to draw...reactions4comments
