
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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I was dx with lupus almost 9 years ago and have had my share of ups and downs. I have a wonderful fiance, 2 fabulous children, and a very supportive family. Even though I have all that along with amazing doctors, I still feel alone. I get so depressed sometimes that I just break down and cry and honestly don't know why. I feel like the disease controls everything about me and my life and like there is nothing I can do to help it. I get frustrated and lose my temper so easily...which I think is from the Prednisone. Also because of my lupus I have a few other diseases...antiphospholipid syndrome, ocd...just to name 2. My ocd is so bad that its beginning to affect every aspect of my life. Does anyone else with lupus have ocd too? Its like I'm so scared of germs and things being 'contaminated'...it drives me nuts. Sometimes because of all the stress, pain, and stuff that I have to deal with with being 'sick'...well, I just feel like I can't do it anymore. Just wondering if anyone else if feeling like this or ever has and what, if anything, I can do to get past this tough time.
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I know you will find all the support you need as well as here. The site is for LUPUS basically, but covers all the topics you mentioned. I hope you;ll visit, even join. It's a wonderful family. David286 just joined, and I think he is finding that we have a "family" there, with lots of support and encouragement. LOTS of info, please visit!! xo Kimberly