This is a message I received from the Lupus Foundation of America:
Next Lupus Live Chat www.lupus.org
Wednesday, June 63:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
Dealing with the EmotionalChallenges of Lupus
A diagnosis of lupus is almost certain to cause emotional turmoil and distress. Each person’s emotional response to lupus is different. It is estimated that half of the people with lupus experience some type of emotional problem because of their illness.
Feelings of confidence can quickly be shattered. Loss of self-esteem can be a serious problem leading to mood swings and depression. Emotions can range from anger, fear, frustration, resentment, bitterness, and denial. Family members may not understand or appreciate the emotional roller coaster that people with lupus experience, often causing those with the disease to feel isolated and alone.
These emotional challenges will be the topic of the next Lupus Live Chat scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 on the Lupus Foundation of America website. The live chat begins at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Al Herzog [See the attached file]
About Our Guest Speaker: Dr. Al Herzog is Medical Director, Professional Programs at the Institute of Living, Harford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a psychiatrist and a past speaker of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Herzog has written on a wide variety of medical topics ranging from psychiatry to organized medicine and the application of complexity science to the practice of medicine.
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Live Chat Begins:Wednesday, June 6
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Future Chats:
July 11 - Ethnicity & Lupus
September 12 - Clinical Trials
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