LUPUS & SELF ESTEEM

Does Lupus affect the self esteem of the afflicted? The rash, the medications and their side effects, it all can take it's toll on an individual's value of self worth.

Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt

LUPUS, Family, Friends, and Spouses

Certainly one of the hardest aspects of LUPUS is telling your loved ones you have an incurable disease.

"The Spoon Theory" is one very plausible method of telling your loved ones just how it is, LIVING with LUPUS.

PATIENCE, remember your loved ones like you have just been given a lot of information all at once, most of which showing them what lies ahead for their LOVED ONE, YOU. Like you, they will be among other things scared. Scared of losing you, scared of the future, scared for you, just plain FRIGHTENED. Unfortunately the typical response to fear is AGGRESSION.

Please continue the discussion from here if you would.