From Lupus to Menopause, Part 2The words "you are bleeding out" will hit anyone like a ton of bricks. It was the possibility of death that scared...reactions2comments
When Family and Friends Do Not Accept Your Illness"Chronic illness will show you two things very clearly: the amazing compassion of some people you hardly know at all, and the...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause: The Slippery Slope of Lupus Issues, Part 1All aboard, next mood swing in t-minus 6 minutes. Is it hot in here? Wait, have you seen my glasses, my keys...reactionscomments
Restless Legs and the Endless Search for RestOver the past decade, I have experienced varying levels of restless leg syndrome (RLS). When it’s been at its most severe, during...reactions2comments
Let the Notes Take the Pain AwayImagine, you are driving down the expressway in morning rush hour traffic. The red lights from the cars in front of you...reactions1comment
DepressionEditor’s note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with suicidal thoughts. I just recently entered a depression stage where it is...reactionscomments
How I Balance Work and LupusI’m 3 hours away from the end of my workday when I realized I’m in steroid withdrawal. Sweat beads on my forehead...reactionscomments
Stigma and Shame I Have EncounteredSomeone told me that I disgust them. Someone told me that I should kill myself. Someone asked me, why I would bring...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
Sleep DisordersInsomnia and night terrors can be the worst things to experience. Also, I suffer from sleep paralysis a lot. When I was...reactions2comments
Painful DayBeing in school can be really overwhelming because of the time I get to do the homework and classwork with being a...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
