What Lupus Actually Looks LikeOftentimes people who do not have lupus think they know what lupus is. They may know a friend of a friend that...reactions2comments
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
Educating Others and Rising Above StigmaSometimes it's not that easy to walk around with an autoimmune disease in the world because no one understands. Just recently, this...reactions4comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey! *Now Closed*The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
How Lupus Made Me Fall in Love with Thrift ShoppingWhen I was at my sickest with lupus cerebritis, my mother-in-law, who had moved in to take care of me, introduced me...reactions9comments
The Hormone Connection to LupusI’ve always been interested as to why there is such a higher ratio of women who get diagnosed with lupus than men...reactions3comments
Getting Through Lupus Fog to a Clear MindI've been looking for my glasses while they were on my face. Searching high and low for my phone as I was...reactions11comments
Life After My Lupus DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with lupus has changed my life forever. There is so much I wish I could do that I can't or...reactions9comments
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
Experiencing Social Anxiety With LupusI have previously written about the effects depression can have on us lupies but I wanted to talk about another aspect of...reactions2comments
How Lupus Changed My Approach to Setting Life GoalsI've always been a Type A, goal-oriented person. In the weeks leading up to New Year's Day every year, I research the...reactions3comments
Facing My Covid Fear and Moving Forward"I cannot walk out of the house this sick." Though fully vaccinated and being personally vigilant about COVID precautions in my home...reactions3comments
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and PTSD?Many things can affect whether a person gets lupus or not. Other health conditions are among them. One condition that can increase...reactions15comments
Making It All Work: Consider Your Health When Starting a New JobI'm pacing around the house, saying, "will they call?" My family keeps calling to check on the status of my interviews. "Should...reactions4comments
When Symptoms Progress to DamageApproximately 1 year ago, I had to pause the first immunosuppressant I’ve ever taken for lupus: azathioprine. After 3 years on that...reactions2comments
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
Managing Lupus With Symptom TrackingOne of the most difficult aspects of my journey with lupus is keeping track of my symptoms and communicating them to my...reactionscomments
Lupus and Thyroid Eye DiseaseGetting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can leave you with some unanswered questions. Your doctor will...reactionscomments
Standing Ovation To Our Support TeamDealing with lupus or any chronic illness is difficult and can be even more difficult without the proper support team. There is...reactions1comment
Depression Should Not Be a Dirty WordOn the outside, you look like you have everything together. You are back on your own feet for the first time in 5...reactionscomments
