HellO!

[BPLupus]

I have just joined and I want to introduce myself. As I will not be using my real name, you can call me Evelyn. I am interested to talk to people with mental heakth issues in association with lupus, as it has been very hard for me to cope with finding out about it after being diagnosed with multiple mental health problems 3 years ago.

[Ianrussell69]

Hello

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Evelyn,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community!

We offer a free information pack which you can download or request here: lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

Using an online sociable forum such as this one gives you the opportunity to connect with other people who have lupus and can help relieve the worries you may have by hearing other peoples’ experiences.

If you want someone to speak to, we have LUPUS UK contacts that cannot give medical advice but are there as a listening ear to offer support and advice over the telephone. These contacts mostly have lupus themselves and are volunteers. If you would like more information on having a local contact to speak to, as well as information on support group meetings you can email me at [e-mail]

We recently published an article on our blog about ‘coping with depression & anxiety’ which you may like to read here: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Stress is an important trigger of lupus, we published an article on our blog about stress management and relaxation which I hope you find useful: lupusuk.org.uk/stress-manag...

Please keep us updated, wishing you all the best.