Documentary
Hi, I just watched a documentary called Pain Warriors on Prime. I can totally relate! The medical profession has failed alot of us with chronic pain issues! I recommend watching! People shouldn't have to take their own lives because the Dr's don't believe them. My heart goes out to the families that have lost loved ones. You are not alone!
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Thank you for your kind and inspiring words. You are so right, it is truly heartbreaking when people are feeling ignored or overlooked by their medical team. We need to support each other now more than ever! I want to add some resources for anyone who may be reading this that is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or has a loved one that they are concerned for. The National Security Prevention Hotline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255 for free 24/7 or can be accessed through a live online https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. We also have a great article with additional resources for anyone who may be interested: https://lupus.net/mental-health/general-resources. Thanks for sharing with us and starting this important conversation about mental health and chronic illness and for reminding us that we are not alone!
Sending hugs to all,
Gabby (team member)
I will have to check that out. Thanks for sharing and you are right we have a lot of work to do to make sure people feel seen and heard. ~Racquel~ lupus team member 
Thank you for sharing this documentary! I have not seen it. But I will be watching it tomorrow. That said, you are not wrong, many living with chronic pain have been wronged. So many are being forced to cut cold cold Turkey from meds they have taken for years. It’s just awful. Something has to change, sadly I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Amber (lupus.net team moderator)
