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
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...reactions13comments
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
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
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...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions12comments
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
Painful DayBeing in school can be really overwhelming because of the time I get to do the homework and classwork with being a...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
The Difference Between Lupus and CREST SyndromeLupus and CREST syndrome are both autoimmune disorders. Getting an accurate diagnosis can be hard because the 2 have several overlapping symptoms...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
Managing the Unimaginable: Lupus Symptom ControlA lupus diagnosis can be scary and confusing. Managing lupus can be overwhelming for the newly diagnosed as well as the warriors...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
