Exercise for People Living With LupusBetween joint pain, fatigue, and sun sensitivity, it can be difficult for people living with lupus to find the right type of exercise for them. While some people with lupus... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beware Lupus Advocates of PhishingBeing an advocate, you must watch out for a lot of things. Let me teach you one. Now you have modern-day phishing, and it is so bad because of the... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stages of Accepting You Have LupusLupus might impact your skin, joints, or kidneys. But living with a long-term chronic illness forever impacts your mindset. In many ways, adjusting to life with lupus can feel like... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What Is In My Hospital Bag: The Fun StuffIn "What Is In My Hospital Bag – The Basics, Part 1" we discussed the bare minimum of what you would want to take in your hospital bag. Basically, the only... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Peace Comes with BoundariesDo you have problems saying no? Does setting boundaries for yourself and others create stress that creates flares? Sometimes, we can all get caught up in taking on more than... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Interview With My Spouse About My LupusI decided to interview my husband to learn someone else's opinion of me and to know the support I have. Nothing really changes, everything is really the same. I just... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus, Depression, and Self-HarmContent note: This article describes experiences with self-harm. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources. --- I wanted to write about a sensitive... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dear Giver of Unsolicited AdviceHave you ever had someone try to give you advice about lupus? Has anyone said to you, “You should use this product to cure your lupus?” Maybe they said, “Just... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not Giving Up!Editor’s note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with self-harm and suicidal thoughts and behavior. What should people with lupus know when they feel like they’ve tried everything in... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sleep DisordersInsomnia and night terrors can be the worst things to experience. Also, I suffer from sleep paralysis a lot. When I was a child, I would have the most horrific... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is Lupus Cerebritis?Four years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I stood up from my desk one afternoon and forgot how to walk. My feet and legs didn't hurt; they just remained... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Lupus Preparation Kit: Being Prepared in Lupus EmergenciesHow many times have you had to be rushed to the emergency room due to a lupus situation? You aren’t feeling well and as usual, lupus strikes out of the... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Painful DayBeing in school can be really overwhelming because of the time I get to do the homework and classwork with being a mother. Today I found myself in complete pain... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With the Loss Associated With Having LupusWhen we are growing up it is fun to sit and think about what the future will look like. We think about who we will marry, the job/career we will... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How A Minimalist Mindset Improves My Life With LupusI first discovered "The Minimalists," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, through a friend. My friend was in the process of paring down his possessions as he packed to move... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Adopting a Disabled Dog Helped Me Accept My Own DisabilityThree years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I was scrolling through emails on my phone during my lunch break when a picture caught my eye. Beneath the logo of... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Life in Full Bloom: How Gardening Created a Healthier MeHave you ever wondered if you planted a seed how well it would grow? I have often looked at gardens in awe and wished I could create something so bountiful... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies. Yes, there is a cost associated with lupus... By Christopher Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cysts and LupusI hope I am not alone when I say that an ovarian cyst can be very painful. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is a complicated disease that leaves many individuals confused... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments