My struggle with depression in the midst of a life changing due to lupus
Author: jaharris91
I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at the age of 23. It has been a struggle coping with my "new life" with this disease. This blog will follow my personal journey of learning to live my life with lupus!
A Conversation About Lupus
My mother and I sat down for a conversation/Q&A session about all things lupus just in time for Lupus Awareness Month! Check it out below and let me know what you think in the comments! 💜 https://youtu.be/0WunYY01Y88 A Conversation About Lupus
9 Tips For Surviving Life With Lupus
(1) Hold space for yourself to feel angry. Life has thrown you this huge curve ball, and suddenly your whole life has changed. It's ok to be angry about this! Allow yourself to feel that anger and then release it. Bottom line, don't judge yourself for how you are feeling, don't suppress those emotions; let… Continue reading 9 Tips For Surviving Life With Lupus
What I Really Mean When I Say I’m Fine
“I'm fine”, seems to have become my default response to anyone asking how I am doing or feeling for a few reasons. Mainly, it seems to be the easiest response to a question that I'm not quite sure people even want a real answer to. I have found that a lot of people ask either… Continue reading What I Really Mean When I Say I’m Fine
A Link Between Trauma and Lupus?
Over the last week or so #MeToo posts have flooded social media timelines. So many women are sharing their stories and putting a face on sexual assault and harassment, and I cannot underscore enough the bravery it takes to share an experience like that. I, like many other women I know, have had to deal with… Continue reading A Link Between Trauma and Lupus?
Sorry, Not Sorry
I refuse to apologize for my chronic illness or the accommodations I have to make because of them. When I make plans with someone, but end up having to cancel - I do not get down on myself. When I have to move things around at work, take a day off, or ask for help… Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry
Finding My Way Back To My Mat
I have practiced yoga on and off since being in high school. Back then, I was into the super sweaty vinyasa flow or ashtanga classes; I didn't know much about breath work or really anything other than the fact that it made me super bendy and gave me a toned midsection. As time went on… Continue reading Finding My Way Back To My Mat
Late Night Musings About Lupus and Anger
Something that always amazes me about chronic illness is the anger that has a tendency to creep up at different points, without warning. Whether in the form of self-judgment and negative self-talk, jealousy, becoming overwhelmed and emotionally withdrawing, being passive-aggressive, or outright lashing out at those around us, at the root (for me, at least)… Continue reading Late Night Musings About Lupus and Anger
Why I Choose To Share My Story
If you’re anything like me, early on in your diagnosis (along with the many other emotions going on) you felt a sense of fear and shame when thinking about discussing your new illness with others. I justified not talking about it by telling myself that my lupus didn't define me and I didn’t want people's… Continue reading Why I Choose To Share My Story
A Letter To Anyone Struggling to Cope With Chronic Illness
I was speaking to a friend recently about chronic illness and the many effects it has on a person’s life. Of course, there are the physical symptoms that are a direct cause of one’s disease, but how about the emotional toll it takes on a person? How often do we hear professionals talk about the… Continue reading A Letter To Anyone Struggling to Cope With Chronic Illness
A Lovely Lupus Life 