Lupus Support Group

Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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Just asking a few things about Lupus

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deleted_user
Hi,

I have had lupus for three years now, i manage to get along with the physcial aspect (due to the fact that i have suffered one thing after another all my life)...

but since lupus, my emotional problems have been increased greatly, wanted to know if this is normal...i get really bad mood swings and severe depression, paranoia etc, if this is normal what can be done, apart from psych drugs?

thank you

thank you
deleted_user
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Sometimes the lupus can affect the brain which can cause some emotional/mental problems. Talk to your doctor about you're experiencing, and he/she may be able to determine whether it is lupus related or not. If you're taking prednisone, it may also cause emotional/mental problems also.
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deleted_user
I agree. I was total psycho-woman while I was on high doses of prednisone. I thought I was going crazy. I still battle with depression and sadness, but treated I do OK. Good Luck!
deleted_user
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I'm on prednisone and have mood swings. I'm not so depressed. Just more angry/irritated. Everthing gets on my nerves lately. I sometime yell when I should of just said it. I apologize alot to my family. They are supportive. Usually when I feel like this I'll go to my room to rest, read etc. I don't like to hurt my family this way. But THANK goodness the pain is to a min so I'll take these side effects.
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What about anti-depressants?Since Ive been on Zoloft my depression has decreased.
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