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
Coping With Loneliness in LupusCoping with loneliness is depressing, especially for me. I have been feeling lonely for some time now. When I am sick, I...reactions1comment
Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while...reactionscomments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense...reactions2comments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have...reactionscomments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not...reactionscomments
