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
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...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
How I Learned To Manage My Lupus With ExerciseBefore I was diagnosed with lupus, I was never a fan of exercise. In gym class in high school, I was usually...reactions3comments
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
Recent Negative Doctor's AppointmentWhy should a doctor feel that they have the right to force a specific treatment onto an individual? If that person does...reactionscomments
What I Find Most Frustrating About LupusHave you ever experienced panic because you took a list of flare symptoms to your doctor and they didn't respond with any...reactionscomments
Scheduling My Life Around LupusWhen I first became sick at 21 years old, I was an active person balancing a job and my first year of...reactions1comment
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
7 Tips For Moving With LupusMoving is no fun, but it is something that has to be done. No one enjoys it and it is difficult for...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Social Media Back 101Social media has become a great outlet for me to improve helping others living with lupus. I was able to reach so...reactionscomments
