Hello my lupus started last June having been on holiday and coming back with skin rashes.

[Chrissy53]

Im very depressed live alone and unmotivated to do any thing. I need to start going out again but have no real friends. Suggestions very welcome.

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Dear Chrissy53,

I am very sorry to read about your situation and would like to help. I think it is important to talk more about yourself but to do so in a more private way.

We also have another website called the LuPUS Message Board where you can also post questions and talk to other people. Registration is FREE and we offer free information and free online psychological support. We specialise in psychological support with our own counsellor/psychotherapist available.

If you are interested, please go to: lupus-support.org/LuPUSMB and Sign Up.

Sometimes we need to talk to people who understand and who are not family or friends.

Be well!

Ros

[mango3051]

I hear were you are coming from. I have had lupus for a year and a half now. My advice be your own best friend and love yourself. Go and treat yourself. Get your nails done hair done!!!! Don't let lupus hold you back. My motto: Let lupus know its place; and its place isn't your life. Chrissy53 enjoy life! Motivate yourself read books watch movies. Do a list of things you want to do within 2 weeks. Things you never believed you would do or could do and do it!!! Love yourself <3

with kind regards ,

mango3051

[Chrissy53 in reply to mango3051]

So nice to hear from another in a similiar position. Yes im starting to go out again went to watch a movie on my own yesterday, you know what there was loads there alone and I actually enjoyed making a decision to go. Today been to the cafe in the park alone but my confidence needs to go out to feel the atmosphere. So thank you chat soon. xx