Lupus doesn’t just affect the body, it can take a serious toll on mental health, too. Many people living with lupus experience depression, anxiety, mood changes, or cognitive issues like brain fog, trouble concentrating, or memory lapses. These challenges may be caused by the emotional burden of the illness, the effects of inflammation on the brain, or even the side effects of medications like corticosteroids.
Unfortunately, mental health struggles in lupus are often overlooked, even though they can have a huge impact on quality of life. That’s why it’s so important to talk about them and find the right support, whether through therapy, stress management techniques, or medication adjustments.
What about you? Have you noticed a connection between lupus flares and your mental health?
What helps you cope with anxiety, depression, or brain fog?
Do you seek mental health support as part of your lupus management?
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Hello everyone,
How are you doing today? 😊
Lupus doesn’t just affect the body, it can take a serious toll on mental health, too. Many people living with lupus experience depression, anxiety, mood changes, or cognitive issues like brain fog, trouble concentrating, or memory lapses. These challenges may be caused by the emotional burden of the illness, the effects of inflammation on the brain, or even the side effects of medications like corticosteroids.
Unfortunately, mental health struggles in lupus are often overlooked, even though they can have a huge impact on quality of life. That’s why it’s so important to talk about them and find the right support, whether through therapy, stress management techniques, or medication adjustments.
What about you? Have you noticed a connection between lupus flares and your mental health?
What helps you cope with anxiety, depression, or brain fog?
Do you seek mental health support as part of your lupus management?
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